explanation
.eksplә'neiʃәnnoun
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- n. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
- n. thought that makes something comprehensible
- n. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible
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- 3:16I'll give you a bit of an explanation for my accent and a bit of an explanation for why perhaps it sounds a little bit different.我会稍微解释一下我的口音，以及为什么它听起来可能有点不同。Learn Real British English With This Podcast - British Accents! | English Comprehensible Input B2
- 0:13And this is Leo English Talk, where we help you build real English through natural conversation, simple explanations, and useful daily practice.这里是 Leo 英语谈话节目，我们通过自然对话、简单的解释和实用的日常练习，帮助你建立真实的英语能力。30 Minutes of Real Daily English Conversation | Improve Your English (A2–B1) | Listen & Learn
- 2:50I think the basic explanation I'll be able to give people who are totally unfamiliar is this is like an iPhone when it's closed, and like a small iPad when it's open.我想对于完全不了解的人，我能给出的基本解释是：它合上时就像一部 iPhone，展开时就像一部小 iPad。iPhone Duo: What We Missed!
- 0:14And this is Leo English Podcast, where we help you build real, useful English through natural conversations and simple explanations.这里是 Leo 英语播客，我们通过自然的对话和简单的讲解，帮助你建立真实、实用的英语能力。How to Answer Quickly in English | Stop Searching for Words | English Conversation Practice
- 20:08If someone says no wonder after hearing an explanation, they mean they still don't understand.如果有人在听完解释后说“难怪”，意思是他们还是没听懂。Learn English with TOY STORY — Meet LilyPad
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