你怎么解释你上学迟到的原因？

How do you account for your being so late for school?

youdao

Biff 迟到的原因有很多，也许他的车抛锚了，保姆没上班，又或者是天气不好。

There are many possible reasons why Biff was late, perhaps his car broke down, his babysitter did not show up, or there has been bad weather.

youdao

她没有给出充分的理由说明迟到的原因。

She didn't give an adequate explanation for being late.

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