expand on what one has said in order to make one's meaning clear
把自己的意思解释清楚。
give an account of one's motives or conduct in order to excuse or justify oneself
解释自己的行为(或动机);为自己辩护
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he was too panicked to stay and explain himself to the policeman .他太慌张了,所以没有留下来向警察为自己辩护。