Sitting on a sofa in her room, Welty, a slim figure in a simple gray dress, looked pleased with thisexplanation.
威尔蒂坐在她房间的沙发上, 身材苗条, 穿着一件简单的灰色连衣裙, 听了这个解释, 显得很高兴。
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"the explanation was very simple"
"I expected a brief account"
"I heard his explanation of the accident"
1.解释;说明
If you give anexplanation of something that has happened, you give people reasons for it, especially in an attempt to justify it.
explanation的翻译
e.g. She told the court she would give a fullexplanation of the prosecution's decision on Monday...
她告诉法庭她会在星期一对原告方的决定作出全面解释。
e.g. There was a hint of schoolboy shyness in hisexplanation...
他的解释中带有一丝学生的羞涩。
2.理由；原因
If you say there is anexplanation for something, you mean that there is a reason for it.
explanation
e.g. The deputy airport manager said there was no apparentexplanation for the crash...
机场副经理说那次飞机失事没有明显的原因。
e.g. Digging further into the medical literature, I found out there was a scientificexplanation for all this...
进一步翻阅医学文献后我发现，这些都是有科学解释的。
3.阐述;详细的说明
If you give anexplanation of something, you give details about it or describe it so that it can be understood.
e.g. Haig was immediately impressed by Charteris's expertise and by his lucidexplanation of the work.
查特里斯的专业知识和他对作品浅显易懂的阐释立即给黑格留下了深刻印象。
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2. 释义法：例 27 阴阳、 经络、 气、 三焦、 百会、 脏腑Yinyang , J ingluo , Qi , Sanjiao , Baihui , Zangfu2.6 释义法(explanation) 由于针灸医学的民族性 ,针灸词汇具有很强的独特性 ,把它们翻译成英文的时候 ,尤其是第 1 次出现的时候就有必要做出必要的解释 ,
我对堂上直话直说,从头到尾解释了一番。
What did he say in explanation of his stupid behavior?他说了什么来解释他那愚蠢的行为？
There could be some psychological explanation for his bad health.他的健康不佳可能有心理上的原因。
That's not an adequate explanation.这并不足以说明问题。
His explanations are always difficult to believe.他说的总是令人难以相信。
She didn't give an adequate explanation for being late.她没有给出充分的理由说明迟到的原因。
The book opens with an explanation of why some drugs are banned.本书在开篇阐述了禁用某些药物的原因。
an explanation as to why he had left early关于他提早离开的原因说明
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5.关于机器工作原理的详细说明，请翻阅第5页。
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.最可能的解释是他的飞机晚点了。
to offer'/provide an explanation给予解释
I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence.我想不出他缺席的任何理由。
She left the room abruptly without explanation .她未作解释就突然离开了房间。
'u2018I had to see you, 'u2019 he said, by way of explanation.“我当时必须来找你。”他解释道。
Haig was immediately impressed by Charteris's expertise and by his lucid explanation of the work.查特里斯的专业知识和他对作品浅显易懂的阐释立即给黑格留下了深刻印象。
Digging further into the medical literature, I found out there was a scientific explanation for all this...进一步翻阅医学文献后我发现，这些都是有科学解释的。
She told the court she would give a full explanation of the prosecution's decision on Monday...她告诉法庭她会在星期一对原告方的决定作出全面解释。
There was a hint of schoolboy shyness in his explanation...他的解释中带有一丝学生的羞涩。
The deputy airport manager said there was no apparent explanation for the crash...机场副经理说那次飞机失事没有明显的原因。
Its coat needs brushing or combing twice weekly.他们每周需要梳理毛发两次.
An explanation is clearly called for.这里无疑需要一个解释.
I had better say a few words by way of explanation.我最好以解释的方式说几句话.
His explanation agrees with the facts of the situation.他的解释与实情相符.
What did he say in explanation of his lateness?他说了些什么来为自己的迟到辩解 呢 ?
If you wish for further explanation, you'd better apply in person to the director.如果你想得到进一步说明, 你最好直接找厂长联系.
Her confession was simply tantamount to a casual explanation.她的自白简直等于一篇即席说明.
Instead of helping her, his explanation only mixed her up.他的解释不但没帮她的忙, 反而把她搞糊涂了.
I'm rather in doubt about his explanation of this question.他对这个问题的解释我总是半信半疑.
You will find the explanation in the encyclopedia.你可以在百科全书中找到解释.
This explanation fits the facts and is psychologically plausible.这一解释与事实相符,从心理角度看也有理.
An explanation must be required from Mr. Black.布莱克先生必须作出解释.
His explanation was lucid and to the point.他的解释扼要易懂.
His explanation irritated us all.他的解释使我们都恼火了.
This article allows no other explanation.这项条款不容有别的解释.
Reporters pressed him for an explanation.记者们催他作出解释.
An unfortunate child..receiving an elaborate explanation of the figures on a clock dial.
出自：G. B. Shaw误 Do you still have anything to say in explanation for your conduct?
正 Do you still have anything to say in explanation of your conduct?
析 in explanation of表示“对…进行解释,为…辩解”,其中介词of不能换成for。
Sitting on a sofa in her room, Welty, a slim figure in a simple gray dress, looked pleased with thisexplanation.
威尔蒂坐在她房间的沙发上, 身材苗条, 穿着一件简单的灰色连衣裙, 听了这个解释, 显得很高兴。
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