1. Explanation
Experts have failed to come up with an explanation of why the explosion happened.
Don't hesitate to ask questions if you don't understand my explanation.
A very brief warning or explanation is enough for an intelligent person.
You're wasting your time with all this needless repetition so spare us the long-winded explanation.
My father always found simple explanation to every difficult thing.
Other things being equal, the simplest explanation is the best.
provide an explanation
The Prime Minister's explanation of the scandal just wouldn't wash with the public.
Admittedly, models of hegemonic order cannot provide an explanation for all observed successful bargaining strategies.
How many times have I explained to you that your explanation is most unconvincing?
This book aims to provide an explanation of modern Japanese grammar that is as systematic and as easily understood as possible.
Your explanation sounds plausible, but it just doesn't hold water.
Maggie continued to give Peter an explanation of her department. / I'm sure there's an explanation for this. / I don't think so, but there has to be some explanation.
The explanation below was achieved by comparing and contrasting a variety of different theories.
If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.