A statement in explanation of some action or belief. 对某行为或信仰的解释。
Had he anything to say in explanation of his behaviour? 他对自己的行为做过什麽解释吗?
Have you anything to say in explanation of your conduct? 你有什么话要为自己的行为辩解吗?
Meanwhile, this article states that the modern semantic methods, which should be attach importance to, can play a great role in explanation of ancient scientific and technical terms. 通过这个例子,本文阐述了古代科技术语研究重视现代语义学方法的重要意义。
He had a way of touching her hand in explanation, as if to impress a fact upon her. 他说话时喜欢用手碰碰她的手,好像要加深她的印象似的。