ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.explain; show; illustrate; account for
代表团认为很有必要说明自己的立场。
The delegation deems it necessary to state its position.
老师用一则寓言说明了一个深奥的道理。
The teacher explained a profound truth with a parable.
科学家列举了许多事例,说明拯救大自然迫在眉睫。
Scientists cited many examples to illustrate that saving nature is imminent.
- 2
n.explanation; caption; directions; declaration
请提供一份请假说明。
Please provide a leave statement.
事实就是很好的说明。
Facts speak for themselves.
给我看一下说明报告。
Show me the explanatory report.
synonym
- 3
v.prove; show; illustrate
事实说明我们是对的。
The fact proves that we are right.
这并不能说明任何问题。
This does not illustrate any problems.
原告列举事实,说明被告侵犯了自己的名誉权。
The plaintiff enumerated facts to show that the defendant had violated his right of reputation.
Word usage
- Note"说明" is different from "阐明". "说明" expresses general explanation and can be used widely; "阐明" expresses comprehensive and in-depth analysis and explanation, and is mostly used for more important issues.
- common measure word"说明" is often matched with measure word "个"or"些".
一个说明
one instruction
一些说明
some instructions