explain away 找理由以避免责罚
【讲解】
动词explain的意思是“解释,找借口",因此，该习语意为“找理由出去”，意即“逃避责罚”。
【对话】
A:It is said that Tom cheated in the examination. What do you think?
A:据说汤姆在考试中作弊了。你怎么看？
B:I'm not sure.
B:我说不准。
A:He came to my house yesterday and managed to explain away my doubts.
A:他昨天来我家进行了解释，消除了我的怀疑。
B:Do you believe what he said?
B:你相信他说的话呜？
A:Sure do.
A:当然啦。
