英 [ˌekspləˈneɪʃ(ə)n] 美 [ˌekspləˈneɪʃ(ə)n]
n. 解释，说明；解释性说法，说明性文字；理由，原因
复数explanations
explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ CET4 TEM4
可数名词 If you give an explanation of something that has happened, you give people reasons for it, especially in an attempt to justify it. 解释 (原因)
She told the court she would give a full explanation of the prosecution's decision on Monday.
她告诉法庭她将在星期一就控方的决定做出详尽的解释。
可数名词 If you say there is an explanation for something, you mean that there is a reason for it. 原因
The deputy airport manager said there was no apparent explanation for the crash.
机场副经理称那次飞机坠毁没有明显的原因。
可数名词 If you give an explanation of something, you give details about it or describe it so that it can be understood. 详细说明
He has given a very clear explanation of his remarks and the context in which they were made.
他对他的评论以及作出那些评论的情境已经作了非常清楚详细的说明。
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
the explanation was very simple
同义词： account
thought that makes something comprehensible
the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible
I heard his explanation of the accident
说明-引用次数：388
Chapter 3 makes some explanation on the design of research and on the sample and data used.
第三章对本文的研究设计思路和采用的样本、数据作简要说明。
解释-引用次数：1057
Then, the author analyzes the power of investigation and explanation.
其次,对于调查权和解释权进行分析。
参考来源中国贸易壁垒调查制度研究
阐释-引用次数：155
The second part of the article is to bribed the theory explanation which the criminal crime constitutes.
文章的第二部分是对受贿罪犯罪构成的理论阐释。
讲解-引用次数：38
Whereas, the control group is only exposed to the materials, without explicit explanation on the speech act— suggestions.
然而,对控制组的学生,只给他们提供与实验组相同的材料,对“建议”这一言语行为不予以详细的讲解。
阐释-引用次数：371
As a result, unitary explanation about symbol is not scientific.
因此，任何对象征作单一确定的阐释的做法都是不科学的。
参考来源走进象征的森林
说明-引用次数：74
To give a more system and practical explanation of problems, stick out the principle of theory combining practice, the paper specially adds some relevant contents of cases evaluation and analysis based on the theory explanation of the previous three chapters.
为了系统、更贴实际地说明问题、贯彻理论联系实践的原则,在前面三章理论阐述的基础上,特专门增设有关案例评析的内容。
参考来源社会关系视角下的知识转移策略研究
诠释-引用次数：16
参考来源当代中国新纪录运动现象学批判
讲解-引用次数：13
PE professional teaching attaches importance to students’ comprehension on knowledge about athletic skills, how to master the skills in a proper and standard way, and how to cultivating students’ ability in demonstration and explanation.
体育专业教学重视学生对运动技能知识的领会，掌握运动技术的正确和规范，以及学生示范和讲解能力的培养。
辩解
说明
1.3.4表示解释解释(explanation)指的是逻辑联系语引导的分句,对前面已讲到的内容加以澄清,举例说明或进行精确的描述。
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explanandum 待解释的词；待解释事物
explanans 解释要素；解释前提；词的意义
explain 说明；解释
说明，解释；辩解
notes / interpretation / construction / legend / account
There was a logical explanation.
存在一个合理的解释。
He didn't get a decent explanation.
他没有得到一个合理的解释。
I'd like an explanation.
我想要一个解释。
meaning killed. The Random House Historical Dictionary of Slang provides a possible explanation for the use of eighty-six in restaurants.
VOA : special.2010.01.08
Which is just to say, we need to offer a biological/physical explanation of what goes on in near-death experiences.
那也只不过是说,关于濒死体验我们需要给出,一个生物学或物理学的解释
死亡课程节选 : 耶鲁公开课
You feel physiologically aroused but you're not completely sure why, and you have to make up an explanation for it.
你感觉到性觉醒,但是不能确定是什么原因，你不得不给出一个解释。
心理学导论课程节选 : 耶鲁公开课
"I don't understand. How can they have no record of her being there." "There has to be some explanation."
VOA : special.2009.06.12
We will give a possible explanation for why some people may have an increased risk of developing diseases like diabetes and asthma.
VOA : special.2009.11.24
The explanation: Romney is spending more time talking to primary voters and less time talking to check writers.
The textbook explanation is that there is an underlying, magical essence that only good brands share.
The same is true of managed futures strategies, though this needs a little explanation.
What's your explanation 'Cause everybody got one What's your expectation I know you got some of those too Are you one to fly with the creatures that always burn up in the flame Or are you one to sing with the creatures that make up the rules to the game I wont get hung up, strung up on the reasons why If you knew me better, baby you would change your mind And leave it all behind What's your explanation What's your favorite color, your sign Your basic sense of style and date of birth Who's gonna win your heart and when your heart's been won And when your hearts been won is it still your daddy first Are you one to dance to the rhythm or break till the pain shakes loose Or are you one to cry Oh, but you stay dry all night long I wont hung up, strung up on the reasons why If I knew you better, maybe I could change your mind If you knew me better, maybe you will change your mind And leave it all behind What's your explanation Are you one to fly with the creatures that always burn up in the flame Or are you one to sing with the creatures that make up the rules to the game What's your explanation What's your explanation What's your explanation 'Cause everybody got one 'Cause everybody got one Everybody got one