explanation

名词 explanation:

1. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
   同义词：account
2. thought that makes something comprehensible
3. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible

1. There could be some psychological explanation for his bad health.
   他的健康不佳可能有心理上的原因。
2. I grant that your explanation is reasonable.
   我承认你的解释是合理的。
3. What did he say in explanation of his stupid behavior?
   他说了什么来解释他那愚蠢的行为？
4. Did he provide a satisfactory explanation?
   他是否给出了令人满意的解释？

ex.pla.na.tion

n.（名词）
The act or process of explaining:
解释：解释的行为或过程：
例句：
launched into a detailed explanation.
进行一次详细的解释

Something that explains:
辩解：
例句：
That was supposedly the explanation for their misdeeds.
那可能是为他们的罪行进行的辩解

A mutual clarification of misunderstandings; a reconciliation.
和解：为消除误解而进行的相互说明；和解