explicate /ˈɛksplɪˌkeɪt/ ( explicating, explicated, explicates )

• 1. 

  V-T To explicate something means to explain it and make it clear. 解释; 说明 [正式]

  例：

  We shall have to explicate its basic assumptions before we can assess its implications.

  在我们能评估其含义以前，我们得先解释其基本假设。

• 2. 

  explication N-VAR

  例：

  The jury listened to his impassioned explication of article 306.

  陪审团听取他对306条款慷慨激昂的阐释。

  例：

  McKen criticizes the lack of explication of what the term "areas" means.

  麦肯批评对"地区"这一词的意思缺乏清楚解释。