explanation可數(shù)嗎

根據(jù)牛津詞典，explanation在表示解釋、說明時(shí)，既是可數(shù)也是不可數(shù)名詞。作可數(shù)名詞的情況較多，如舉例的some explanations；作不可數(shù)名詞的情況一般存在于一些固定用法中，如without explanation。

例句

1、It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation.

應(yīng)該強(qiáng)調(diào)的是，這只是一種可能的解釋。

2、'I had to see you,' he said, by way of explanation.

“我當(dāng)時(shí)必須來找你?！彼忉尩馈?/p>

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

她沒有給出充分的理由說明遲到的原因。

4、The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.

最可能的解釋是他的飛機(jī)晚點(diǎn)了。

5、The facts allow of only one explanation.

這些事實(shí)只可能有一種解釋。