explicit
gb/ɪksplˈɪsɪt/ us/ɪksplˈɪsɪt/
B2
英语
~ 6400
义项
0 个义项
adjective
B2
property
1
clear, detailed, and direct
Said or written in a very clear, direct way, so people cannot easily misunderstand it.
用法模式：
be explicit about [something]; an explicit [statement/instruction/requirement]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse “explicit” with “implicit.” “Explicit” means something is clearly said or written; “implicit” means it is only suggested or understood. Another common mistake is using “very clear” instead of “explicit” in formal writing; in many formal contexts, “explicit” is more natural and precise.
近义词
clear (More general and common; does not always suggest the strong, detailed directness that “explicit” has.)
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unambiguous (Emphasizes that only one meaning is possible; slightly more technical or formal than “explicit.”)
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direct (Focuses on straightforward manner of expression, sometimes with a social or emotional tone rather than detail.)
反义词
implicit (Means that something is suggested or understood without being directly stated.)
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vague (Emphasizes lack of clarity or detail, where “explicit” emphasizes strong clarity and detail.)
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ambiguous (Means that something can have more than one meaning, the opposite of the single, clear meaning of “explicit.”)
搭配
explicit instructions
|explicit statement
|explicit consent
|explicit reference
|be explicit about
|make it explicit
主题
communication
|work
|law
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The contract is explicit about who is responsible for maintenance costs.
- Please be explicit in your email about what support you need.
- The teacher gave explicit instructions so nobody would make the same mistake again.
- The report makes it explicit that further funding is required.
- Her apology was not explicit enough to convince the board.
学习者例句
- The rules are very explicit, so everyone understands them.
- He was not explicit about the date, so we got confused.
- My boss gave explicit instructions to finish the work today.
- The teacher was explicit about what will be on the test.
- You should be explicit when you say how you feel.
adjective
B2
property
2
showing sex or violence clearly
Showing sex or strong violence in a very clear, direct way in a book, movie, song, or picture, so it is not suitable for children.
用法模式：
explicit [content/lyrics/images/scenes]; sexually explicit [material/photos/videos]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes think “explicit” in this sense only means “clear.” But when used about movies, songs, or images, it usually means there is clear sex, nudity, strong language, or strong violence, not just that the story is easy to understand.
近义词
graphic (Often suggests shocking or very detailed descriptions or images of sex or violence; slightly more emotional in tone.)
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pornographic (Refers specifically to sexual material intended to cause sexual excitement; narrower and stronger than “explicit.”)
反义词
clean (Informally describes media without offensive language, sex, or strong violence.)
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censored (Describes material that has had explicit parts removed or hidden.)
搭配
explicit content
|sexually explicit
|explicit lyrics
|explicit images
|explicit sex scenes
|parental advisory: explicit content
主题
media
|entertainment
|society
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|relationships
例句
- This movie contains explicit content and is not suitable for children.
- Some streaming services mark shows with explicit language or sexual content.
- The song was released in both explicit and clean versions.
- The website was taken down for hosting sexually explicit images.
- Viewers were warned about explicit scenes of violence before the documentary started.
学习者例句
- The video has explicit content, so you must be over 18.
- My parents do not want me to listen to songs with explicit lyrics.
- The book includes some sexually explicit pictures.
- This game is very violent and explicit.
- They showed an explicit sex scene in the film.
adjective
technical
C1
property
3
fully and directly specified (technical)
Given in a complete and direct way in a formula, rule, or program, so you do not need extra steps to find it.
用法模式：
an explicit [formula/function/definition/statement/type]
常见错误：
Learners may not realize that in technical writing “explicit” has a very specific contrast with “implicit,” especially in mathematics and computing. It does not refer to sex or violence in this context.
近义词
direct (In technical fields, often used similarly, but may not always emphasize that all details are fully written out.)
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fully specified (Longer technical phrase highlighting that all necessary details are present.)
反义词
implicit (In technical use, means something is given indirectly or defined in terms of a condition or relationship, not written out directly.)
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implicit function (Specific mathematical opposite of an explicit function; defined by an equation instead of y = f(x).)
搭配
explicit formula
|explicit function
|explicit definition
|explicit method
|explicit type
|explicit cast
主题
science
|technology
|mathematics
|programming
|education
例句
- The algorithm requires an explicit formula for the probability distribution.
- This library enforces explicit type declarations for all variables.
- We derived an explicit expression for the cost as a function of time.
- The database schema includes an explicit definition of each relationship.
- Use an explicit cast here to avoid unexpected type conversions.
学习者例句
- In math, an explicit formula lets you find the answer in one step.
- The program needs an explicit rule to sort the data.
- Some languages require explicit types for all variables.
- The teacher gave an explicit example of the method.
- We wrote an explicit function for the total cost.
语法
词典原形
explicit
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈɪsɪt/
US/ɪksplˈɪsɪt/
音节与重音
ex - pli - cit （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (pli)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: explicit
词族
Core family
explicitly
adverb B2
Related words
explicitness
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
implicit
adjective B2
implicitly
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
explicate
verb
explication
noun
相关表达
be explicit about [something]
1/bˈi ɪksplˈɪsɪt əbˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
be very clear about something
To say or write exactly what you mean about a particular thing, with no hidden meaning.
例句
- Try to be explicit about your expectations with your team.
- The agreement is explicit about how disagreements will be resolved.
- Teachers should be explicit about how students will be graded.
explicit content
1/ɪksplˈɪsɪt kˈɑntɛnt/
fixed phrase
media with clear sex or violence
Words, pictures, video, or music that clearly show sex, strong language, or strong violence, usually not OK for children.
例句
- The app lets parents block explicit content for younger users.
- This video contains explicit content and may be disturbing to some viewers.
- Streaming services must clearly label shows with explicit content.
explicit lyrics
1/ɪksplˈɪsɪt lˈɪɹɪks/
fixed phrase
song words with strong content
Words in a song that include clear sex, swearing, or strong violence, and are not suitable for children.
例句
- The album cover has a warning about explicit lyrics.
- Radio stations often play edited versions of songs with explicit lyrics.
- Parents can use filters to block songs with explicit lyrics.
make [something] explicit
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ ɪksplˈɪsɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
state something clearly and directly
To say or write something in a clear, direct way so that it is not just guessed or understood.
例句
- The policy should make explicit what data is collected and why.
- She made it explicit that overtime would not be paid.
- We need to make these assumptions explicit in the report.
sexually explicit
1/sˈɛkʃuəli ɪksplˈɪsɪt/
fixed phrase
clearly showing sexual content
Showing sex or sexual body parts in a clear, open way.
例句
- The website was shut down for hosting sexually explicit material.
- The website contained sexually explicit material and required age verification.
- Some people felt the film was too sexually explicit for a teenage audience.
- Some parents complained that the lyrics were too sexually explicit for children.
- These photos are sexually explicit and must be kept private.
- The book was banned in some countries for its sexually explicit scenes.