EXPLAIN AWAY - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
explain away (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To make something seem less important or excuse a mistake or bad situation by giving reasons or explanations
Ví dụ:
He tried to explain away his poor performance by saying he was not feeling well.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "explain away" is used when someone is trying to make excuses or justify a mistake or a problem. It means to try to make someone believe that a situation is not as bad as it seems by giving reasons or excuses that may not be entirely true. For example, if someone makes a mistake at work and their boss is angry, they might try to explain away their mistake by blaming it on someone else or on a difficult situation. In other words, they are trying to minimize the problem or make it seem less significant by giving excuses. You might hear this expression used in conversations or during arguments, when someone is trying to defend themselves or their actions.
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