研究社 新和英中辞典

せつめい 説明

(an) explanation

【形式ばった表現】 (an) exposition

an account

説明する

explain 《something to somebody》

give an account of something

make something clear

【形式ばった表現】 elucidate

illustrate (実例などをあげて)

outline (大体を)

account for (わけを)

…の説明として

in explanation [illustration] of…

説明の[的な]

【形式ばった表現】 explanatory

【形式ばった表現】 elucidative

説明のつかない

inexplicable

unaccountable

用例

あとのことは説明するまでもない. The rest is self‐evident [needs no explanation]. この説明は説明になっていない. This explanation does not explain anything.｜This is no [no sort of an] explanation.

説明書

an explanatory leaflet; 【形式ばった表現】 an exposition; a description (品物などの)

〈機械の扱い方などの〉 an operating manual; an instruction book; (the) instructions 《for operating an audio system》

説明文

an explanation

an explanatory note.

斎藤和英大辞典

説明

読み方 せつめい

名詞

Explanation; exposition; elucidation; interpretation; construction; illustration:（=する） to explain （the meaning）; to expound （the scriptures）; to elucidate （a disputed point）; to interpret, construe （a passage）; to illustrate （a principle by an example）; to throw light on （one's character）; to account for （a fact）; to make （the matter） clear

用例

ここの意味を説明して下さい
Please explain the meaning of the passage!

先生に説明を乞うがよい
You had better go to your teacher for explanation.

平易に説明する
to explain in easy language

彼は自分の行動を説明するためにそう言ったのだ
He said so in explanation of his conduct.

ここは二様の説明ができる
The passage may be interpreted in two ways―The passage admits of two constructions.

実例をもってこの理を説明しよう
I will illustrate the principle by an example.

この事実は彼の人格の説明になる
The fact throws light on the man's character.

事実が事実を説明する
One fact accounts for another.

（彼女は西洋人の家に奉公したことがあるのか）その事実が彼女の英語の達者なことを説明する
That accounts for her English.

彼にいくら説明してもわからなかった
I could not make the matter clear to him.

やっと説明してわからした
At last I succeeded in making the matter clear to him.

説明の限りにあらず
The explanation may or may not be given.

理由を説明する
to give the reason

理由は説明の限りにあらず
The reason may or may not be given.

この事実は説明を要さぬ
The fact explains itself―The fact speaks for itself―The fact is self-evident.

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説明

読み方：せつめい

（名詞、サ変名詞、形容詞相当語句／ノ形容詞） explanation; exposition

英和生命保険用語辞典

説明

interpretation

マイクロソフト用語集

説明

対訳 Explain text

機械工学英和和英辞典

説明

description

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説明（する）

demonstrate

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（～を）説明（する）

account for

法令用語日英標準対訳辞書

説明

explanation

JST科学技術用語日英対訳辞書

説明

description; explanation; illustration

ライフサイエンス辞書

説明

***** せつめい

(n) explanation ****

(n*) illustration **

(vt) explain ****

(vt) illustrate ****

(vt) account for ****

(vt) represent ****

(aj) interpretative **

関連語

表す, 意味, 解釈, 図解, 図示, 表現, 例証, 模式化, 占める, 代表, 解説

用例

explanation for [〜の説明]

We are interested in a mechanistic explanation for this behavior and have begun to analyze gene expression changes in roots coincident with the onset of stress. (Plant Cell)

These data provide a biological explanation for the role of Rbtn2 in tumorigenesis and presumably RBTN2 expression in T cells after the translocation t(11;14) in children has the same effect. (Oncogene)

In this article, we discuss different explanations for this phenomenon. (Trends Genet)

These breakthroughs have not provided a direct explanation for the disease process. (Nat Med)

explanation of how [どのように〜かという説明]

This direct inhibition by a nuclear hormone receptor of transcriptional activators of the IL-2 gene may provide a mechanistic explanation of how vitamin derivatives can act as potent immunosuppressive agents. (Mol Cell Biol)

This may provide an explanation of how PAHs convert a large fraction of interstellar radiation from ultraviolet and visible wavelengths down to the infrared. (Nature)

explanation is that [説明は〜である]

One simple explanation is that the selected RNA may structurally mimic the antigenic epitope on the insulin receptor protein. (Proc Natl Acad Sci USA)

One possible explanation is that each stimulus generates a unique increase in [Ca2+]cyt, or 'calcium signature'., that dictates the outcome of the final response (Nature)

用例

illustration of [〜の説明，例証]

These findings provide a dramatic illustration of the advantage. (J Biol Chem)

This example is a good illustration of how specialization of protein function after gene duplication can be as source of novel protein functions. (Trends Genet)

用例

explain [説明する]

The absence of a single glutamine-rich domain does not fully explain the properties of the smaller protein . (Proc Natl Acad Sci USA)

This explains why plants gain advantage from circadian control. (Science)

However, the hypothesis that autoantibodies are primary mediators of organ damage fails to explain the heterogenous presentation in patients. (Curr Opin Rheumatol)

be explained [説明される]

Previous biochemical and genetic data can be explained in terms of these structures. (Proc Natl Acad Sci USA)

We infer that the wet periods may be explained with a southward displacement of the Intertropical Convergence Zone. (Nature)

be explained by [〜によって説明される]

Thus, the sensitivity of fks1 mutants to these drugs can be explained by the calcineurin-dependent transcription of FKS2. (Mol Cell Biol)

This apparent conflict between CD and NMR results may be explained by a transition from multiple beta-turn character at pH 5.3 to increased alpha-helix structure at pH 2.5. (J Biol Chem)

This fine-scale structure can be explained by particle fragmentation. (Science)

用例

illustrate [図示する，例証する，説明する]

To illustrate the principles and conclusions of the model, we consider aspects of the biology of the volvocine green algae, which contain both unicellular and multicellular members. (J Theor Biol)

We illustrate situations for which neither chemotherapy nor immunotherapy alone are sufficient to control tumor growth, but in combination the therapies are able to eliminate the entire tumor. (J Theor Biol)

illustrate that [〜であることを例証する，説明する]

This observation illustrates that the assembly and disassembly of oligomeric proteins can be facilitated by the protein motions that accompany enzymatic catalysis. (J Biol Chem)

ELISA illustrated that this receptor was still processed and inserted into the plasma membrane. (Biochemistry)

用例

account for [〜を説明する，〜の原因となる]

Malaria is the most important parasitic infection in people, accounting for more than 1 million deaths a year. (Lancet)

A classical perspective of cardiovascular risk does not adequately account for all of the cardiovascular events associated with obesity and diabetes. (Curr Opin Pharmacol)

be accounted for by [〜によって説明される]

This can be accounted for by changes in the synaptic structure and surrounding neuropil, rather than by a change in AMPAR properties. (Nat Neurosci)

This can be accounted for by changes in the synaptic structure and surrounding neuropil, rather than by a change in AMPAR properties. (Nat Neurosci)

This specificity of circadian regulation cannot be accounted for by tissue-specific gene expression. (Nature)

用例

represent [表す，意味する，代表する]

Tn5386 represents a new member of the Tn916 transposon family. (J Bacteriol)

We assessed the cost-effectiveness of the ICD in the populations represented in these primary-prevention trials. (N Engl J Med)

be represented by [〜によって表される]

Of these, 887 genes were represented by more than one clone. (Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci)

The 25 clonal groups were represented by 109 unique PFGE types. (J Clin Microbiol)

explanationの共起表現

illustrationの共起表現

explainの共起表現

illustrateの共起表現

representの共起表現

interpretativeの共起表現

日本語WordNet(英和)

説明

【動詞】

1 answer for, account

正当化している分析または説明を提供する

(furnish a justifying analysis or explanation)

I can't account for the missing money 私は行方不明のお金を説明できない

2 explicate, explain

平易で理解可能にする

(make plain and comprehensible)

He explained the laws of physics to his students 彼は物理の法則を生徒に説明した

3 account for

理由を与える

(give reasons for)

Can you account for all these absences? あなたは、すべての欠席者を数えられますか？

4 clear up, elucidate, clarify

はっきりさせるおよび（より）理解できるようになる

(make clear and (more) comprehensible)

clarify the mystery surrounding her death 彼女の周りのなぞを明らかにする

5 report, account, describe

単語の説明あるいは表現を与えるために

(to give an account or representation of in words)

Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental 慎重なイタリア警察は、概して自制的にそれを説明した

6 explain

規定する

(define)

The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean 委員会は、学部長に対して、資金調達のための彼らの計画を説明した

7 represent

代表的であるか、典型的である

(be representative or typical for)

This period is represented by Beethoven この期間は、ベートーベンによって代表される

【名詞】

1 explanation

何かを分かりやすくする考え

(thought that makes something comprehensible)

2 account, explanation

関連した構造、作業、あるいは事情などを述べることによって、理解できるようにする声明

(a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.)

the explanation was very simple 説明は非常に簡単だった I expected a brief account 私は簡潔な説明を予想した

3 accounting

根本的な原因を明らかにする説得力のある説明

(a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes)

he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions 彼は行動における明確な説明が出来なかった

4 expounding, exposition

特定のトピックの系統的な解釈か説明（通常書かれた）

(a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic)

5 explication

何かの意味の詳細な説明

(a detailed explanation of the meaning of something)

6 elucidation, clarification, illumination

理解のために障壁を取り除く解釈

(an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding)

the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook 教授が説明したので、彼女は教科書を理解することができた

7 explanation

解説すること

(the act of explaining)

I heard his explanation of the accident 私はその事故の説明を聞いた

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