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    explain

    US /ɪkˈsplen/

    ・

    UK /ɪk'spleɪn/

    A1TOEIC
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo make clear or easy to understand by describing
    Please explain how you earned so much money but paid no tax, isn’t that immoral?
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo give a reason for something.
    Can you explain why you were late?
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo be the reason for or cause of something.
    The increase in sales explains the company's profits.

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    • Now, if they could only explain that to the dinosaurs.

      Now, if they could only explain that to the dinosaurs.

    • Now if only they could explain that to the dinosaurs…

      Now if only they could explain that to the dinosaurs…

    B2

    How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28

    10:46How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
    • And then, with reasoned arguments, we can understand and explain how the language that we use can inflict harm on others.

      And then, with reasoned arguments, we can understand and explain how the language that we use can inflict harm on others.

    • And then, with reasoned arguments, we can understand and explain how the language that we use can inflict harm on others.

      And then, with reasoned arguments, we can understand and explain how the language that we use can inflict harm on others.

    B1

    The "Boyfriend" Tag (ft. Troye Sivan) | Tyler Oakley #TROYLER

    08:39The "Boyfriend" Tag (ft. Troye Sivan) | Tyler Oakley #TROYLER
    • Okay, so Troye, explain what the Boyfriend Tag is.

      Okay, so Troye, explain what the Boyfriend Tag is.

    A2

    I LOST my horse in Minecraft (REAL TEARS) - Part 4

    14:56I LOST my horse in Minecraft (REAL TEARS) - Part 4
    • Explain that, liberals. Let's try and find more exotic fishes

      Explain that, liberals. Let's try and find more exotic fishes

    • Explain that, liberals.

      Explain that, liberals.

    B1

    Boost your metabolism and get rid of your belly fat

    24:13Boost your metabolism and get rid of your belly fat
    • to burn fat and boost your energy I'll explain it

      to burn fat and boost your energy I'll explain it

    B1

    How Your Birth Month Impacts Your Success

    07:10How Your Birth Month Impacts Your Success
    • I'll explain what that means.

      I'll explain what that means.

    A2

    Priority Seats and Invisible Disabilities | Fashioneyesta

    09:25Priority Seats and Invisible Disabilities | Fashioneyesta
    • But there are also those who don't understand that and even when you do explain it to them they don't seem to compute what you're saying.

      But there are also those who don't understand that and even when you do explain it to them they don't seem to compute what you're saying.

    • and me having to feel like I have to explain or validate to someone why I need to sit in a priority seat.

      and me having to feel like I have to explain or validate to someone why I need to sit in a priority seat.

    A2

    BOX SET: English In A Minute 5 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!

    08:59BOX SET: English In A Minute 5 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!
    • I'm mainly going to explain how we use these verbs in British English, but I will also mention some American usage too.

      I'm mainly going to explain how we use these verbs in British English, but I will also mention some American usage too.

    A2

    The 7 Things You Can Do to Make a Relationship Work

    04:23The 7 Things You Can Do to Make a Relationship Work
    • to be around (and we all are) we must explain  why; we need to give our partner an accurate map  

      to be around (and we all are) we must explain  why; we need to give our partner an accurate map  

    B1

    Venice's famous canals are drying up

    04:17Venice's famous canals are drying up
    • So, how do you explain, now, the water, apparently, running dry, somewhat?

      So, how do you explain, now, the water, apparently, running dry, somewhat?

    • HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN NOW THE

      HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN NOW THE

    B1