explain的用法有哪些

explain的用法：1、explain sth(to sb)，意思是：说明、解释某事，向某人解释某事。2、explain的习语有：explain yourself，意思是：为自己的行为作说明;explain away，意思是：为自己辩解。

例句:

1、~ sth (to sb) 解释;说明;阐明

to tell sb about sth in a way that makes it easy to understand

[VN] First, I'll explain the rules of the game.首先我要说明一下游戏规则。

It was difficult to explain the problem to beginners.对初学者解释这个问题很难。

2、~ sth (to sb)

说明(…的)原因;解释(…的)理由

to give a reason, or be a reason, for sth

[V] She tried to explain but he wouldn't listen.她试图说明一下原因，可他根本不听。

[V that] Alex explained that his car had broken down.亚历克斯解释说他的汽车出了毛病。