explain,做及物動詞時譯為:解釋;說明;闡明。
例句1、He explained that he had been cheated.
他解釋說他是上當受騙了。
2、Can you explain how the machine operates?
你能解釋一下這機器是如何運轉的嗎?
3、Please explain this rule to me.請給我講解一下這條規則。
做不及物動詞時譯為:解釋;說明;辯解
例句:
I've got to explain about it.
我得解釋一下此事。