explain是什么意思

explain，做及物动词时译为：解释;说明;阐明。

例句1、He explained that he had been cheated.

他解释说他是上当受骗了。

2、Can you explain how the machine operates?

你能解释一下这机器是如何运转的吗?

3、Please explain this rule to me.请给我讲解一下这条规则。

做不及物动词时译为：解释;说明;辩解

例句：

I've got to explain about it.

我得解释一下此事。