Dreye權威釋義|explanation

n.

說明，解釋[U][C][（+of/for）]
It needs no explanation.
這無需解釋。
辯解；辯明[U][C][（+of/for）][+（that）]
What did he say in explanation of his lateness?
他用什麼話來為自己遲到辯白？
（為消除誤會等的）交談，互相講明[S]
I've come to an explanation with him.
我與他和解了。

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以上來源於：《英漢大辭典》

n.

an explanatory statement.

▸a reason or justification for an action or belief.

以上來源於：《簡明牛津英語詞典》