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⇨ explain 1 (define a term) ⇨ list (define a task)explain1 verb explain how sth works 解释⋯的工作原理explain your behaviour 说明你这样做的原因explain ♦︎ illustrate ♦︎ define ♦︎ clarify ♦︎ shed/cast/throw light on sth ♦︎ spell sth out ♦︎ interpret ♦︎ expoundThese words all mean to tell sb about sth in a way that makes them able to understand it. 这些词均表示解释、说明。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to explain / clarify / spell sth out / expound sth to sb◆to explain / spell out that...◆to explain / illustrate / clarify / shed light on / spell out how / what... / why...◆to explain / clarify / shed light on a / an situation / issue◆to explain / illustrate / clarify / expound an idea◆to explain / illustrate / clarify a point◆to explain / illustrate / define / clarify the position / role / nature / meaning of sth◆to explain / illustrate / expound a theory◆to clearly explain / illustrate / define / spell out / expound sth■ explain [transitive, intransitive] to tell sb about sth in a way that makes it easy or easier for them to understand 解释；说明；阐明◆First, let me explain the rules of the game.首先，我来说明一下游戏的规则。◆I tried to explain the problem to the technician.我试图向那个技术员解释这个问题。◆She explained to them what to do in the event of an emergency.她向他们说明了紧急情况下要怎么做。◆'It was like this,' she explained.“事情就是这样了。”她解释道。◆There's no need to explain. We understand.没有必要解释，我们明白。ⓘ You cannot say 'explain me/him/her, etc.'. * explain后不能直接跟人称代词，要用explain sth to sb◆Can you explain the situation to me?能给我说明一下情况吗？◆Can you explain me the situation? see also explanatory ⇨ descriptive ▸ explanation [countable] ◆For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5.关于机器工作原理的详细说明，请见第5页。■ illustrate [transitive] to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples, pictures, diagrams, etc. （用事例、图片、图表等）说明，解释◆To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story.为了说明我的观点，我来给你们讲个小故事。◆Last year's sales figures are illustrated in Figure 2.图2显示了去年的销售数字。 see also illustrate ⇨ show 1 , illustration ⇨ diagram , illustration ⇨ example 1 , illustrative ⇨ descriptive ■ define [transitive] to say or explain what the meaning of a word or phrase is 解释（词语）含义；给（词语）下定义◆The term 'mental illness' is difficult to define.“精神病”这个词很难下定义。◆Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law.按照州法律终身监禁定义为60年。 see also definition ⇨ definition ■ clarify / /ˈklærəfaɪ/ / [transitive] (rather formal) to make sth clearer or easier for sb to understand 使更清晰易懂；阐明；澄清◆Let me clarify my position on this matter.我来澄清一下我在这件事情上的立场。◆There are one or two issues that need to be clarified.有一两个问题需要再说明一下。◆I hope I managed to clarify things a little.希望我已经把事情解释得清楚些了。▸ clarification noun [uncountable, countable] ◆I am seeking clarification of the regulations.我正努力弄清这些规则。■ shed ˈlight on sth■ throw ˈlight on sth■ cast ˈlight on sth idiom (shedding, shed, shed; cast, cast; threw, thrown)to make sth easier to understand by explaining parts of it （部分地）解释清楚，阐明◆Recent research has thrown some new light on the causes of the disease.最新的研究进一步解释了这种病的病因。◆The report casts no light on (= does not explain) why some children are still failing to achieve at school.这个报告没有解释为什么一些儿童仍然不能在学业上取得进步。ⓘ A person, sth they say or write, or a new discovery can shed/cast/throw light on sth. * shed/cast/throw light on sth的主语可以是人、言论或文章，或是新的研究发现。■ ˌspell sth ˈout phrasal verb to explain sth in a very clear, simple way （用浅显的方式）解释明白，讲清楚◆You know what I mean－ I'm sure I don't need to spell it out.你明白我的意思－肯定不需要解释了。■ interpret [transitive] to explain the meaning of sth such as a text or work of art, especially when it is possible to understand or explain it in several different ways 诠释，解读（文本、艺术品等，尤指诠释方式不只一种）◆The students were asked to interpret the poem.学生被要求诠释那首诗。 see also interpretation ⇨ definition , interpretative ⇨ descriptive ■ expound [transitive, intransitive] (formal) to explain sth by talking about it in detail 详解；详述；阐述◆She expounded her theory further in the course of her talk.她在发言中进一步详述了她的理论。◆He was there to expound on the government's latest policy initiative.他去那儿的目的是阐述政府政策的最新方案。 list verb list ♦︎ define ♦︎ specify ♦︎ detail ♦︎ state ♦︎ name ♦︎ itemizeThese words all mean to present things in a list or in a particular order. 这些词均表示给事物列清单或排次序。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to list / define / specify / detail / state / name / itemize sth as sth◆to list / define / specify / detail / state / name / itemize sth in sth◆to list / define / specify / detail / itemize sth under sth◆to define / specify / detail / state what / how / where / who...◆to specify / state that...◆to list / define / specify / detail tasks◆to list / specify / state / itemize details◆to list / define / specify / detail / name / enumerate items◆to fully / carefully list / define / specify / detail / itemize sth◆to clearly define / specify / state sth◆to list / define / specify / itemize sth separately■ list [transitive] to write the names of things in a particular order; to include sth in a list （按某种次序）把⋯列表，列清单；把⋯列入清单◆We were asked to list our ten favourite songs.我们应要求列出自己最喜爱的十首歌曲。◆Towns in the guide are listed alphabetically.旅游指南里的城镇是按字母顺序排列的。◆Articles may be listed under more than one heading.有些条款可能列在不止一个标题之下。◆The names are listed below.名单如下。■ define [transitive] to describe or show sth accurately 阐明；明确；界定◆We need to define the task ahead very clearly.我们需要明确今后的任务。◆The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete.问题的难易度是以解决这个问题所花时间的长短来衡量的。◆It is difficult to define what makes him so popular.很难解释清楚是什么原因使他如此走红。 see also definition ⇨ definition ■ specify / /ˈspesɪfaɪ/ / [transitive] (rather formal) to give exact details of sth such as a measurement, time or instructions 具体说明；明确规定；详述◆Forms must be returned by the specified date.这些表格必须在指定日期前交回。◆The contract clearly specifies who can operate the machinery.合同明确规定什么人可以操作机器。◆The regulations specify that calculators may not be used in the examination.考试规则明确规定考试时不得使用计算器。▸ specification / /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ / noun [countable, uncountable] ◆the technical specifications of the new model (= of car) 新车型的技术规格◆The house has been built exactly to our specification.房子完全是按照我们的设计要求建造的。■ detail [transitive] to give a list of facts or all the available information about sth 详细列举；详细说明；详述◆The brochure details all the hotels in the area and their facilities.这本小册子详细介绍了当地所有旅馆及其设施。 see also detail ⇨ information noun ■ state [transitive, usually passive] to fix or announce the details of sth, especially on a written document （尤指在书面文件中）规定，公布◆This is not one of their stated aims.在他们公布的目标里没有这一条。◆You must arrive at the time stated.你必须在规定时间到达。■ name [transitive] to specify sth exactly 确定；说定；准确陈述◆Name your price.你给个价吧。◆They're engaged, but they haven't yet named the day (= fixed a date for the wedding).他们订婚了，但尚未确定结婚日期。◆Activities available include squash, archery and swimming, to name but a few.所设活动项目包括壁球、射箭、游泳等等，不一而足。◆Chairs, tables, cabinets－you name it, she makes it (= she makes anything you can imagine).椅子、桌子、橱柜－凡是你说得出的，她都能做。ⓘ Name is less formal than specify, but it is mostly used in a few fixed phrases. * name不如specify正式，主要用于几个固定短语中。■ itemize (BrE also itemise) / /ˈaɪtəmaɪz/ / [transitive] to produce a detailed list of things 列出清单◆The report itemized over 25 different faults.报告列举了超过25处不同的错误。◆You can ask for an itemized phone bill (= one which gives details of each call).你可以索要一份电话明细账单。 |