explanation

1. N-COUNT If you give an explanation of something that has happened, you give people reasons for it, especially in an attempt to justify it. 解釋 (原因)[also 'of/in' N]

She told the court she would give a full explanation of the prosecution's decision on Monday. 她告訴法庭她將在星期一就控方的決定做出詳盡的解釋。

2. N-COUNT 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. 機場副經理稱那次飛機墜燬沒有明顯的原因。

3. N-COUNT If you give an explanation of something, you give details about it or describe it so that it can be understood. 詳細說明

He has given a very clear explanation of his remarks and the context in which they were made. 他對他的評論以及作出那些評論的情境已經作了非常清楚詳細的說明。