“为自己辩解”常见的英文表达有 "defend oneself"、"justify oneself" 或 "explain oneself"。具体使用可根据语境选择:
1、 "defend oneself"
侧重于通过反驳或证明来保护自己,避免被指责。
例句:
He had to defend himself against the false accusations. (他不得不为虚假指控为自己辩解。)
2、 "justify oneself"
强调解释行为的合理性,证明自己没有错。
例句:
She felt the need to justify herself for missing the meeting. (她觉得有必要为错过会议为自己辩解。)
3、 "explain oneself"
更侧重于说明原因或动机,语气相对平和。
例句:
He was asked to explain himself for his sudden resignation. (他被要求解释突然辞职的原因。)
选择建议:若需强调反驳指控,用 "defend oneself"。
若需证明行为合理,用 "justify oneself"。
若需简单说明原因,用 "explain oneself"。
根据具体语境灵活选择即可。