explain away

explain away

• • 把…解释(或搪塞、巧辩)过去：

    How can she explain away her error?

    她是怎样把错误解释过去的?

  • 为…辩解；对…加以解释以消除指责(或减少其严重性等)：

    to explain away the use of offensive language

    为讲过失礼话辩解

  • 好言解释以减轻(或消除)(怀疑、焦虑、恐惧等)，通过解释消除：

    to explain away one's doubts (或fears)

    通过解释消除某人的怀疑(或恐惧)

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