explain

1.[t][i]解释；说明；阐明to tell sb about sth in a way that makes it easy to understand

2.[i][t]说明（…的）原因；解释（…的）理由to give a reason, or be a reason, for sth

1.说明,阐明;解释

2.说明...的理由,替...辩解

3.说明,阐明

4.辩解

1.to tell someone something in a way that helps them understand it better; used about a book or picture

2.to give a reason for something that happens, especially when this is not easy to understand; to be the reason for something; used when you want someone to understand and forgive you