Definition of explicit in English:

explicit

adjective ɛkˈsplɪsɪtɪkˈsplɪsɪtɪkˈsplɪsɪt

1Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
详述的；明晰的；明确的
the arrangement had not been made explicit
所作的安排交代得尚不清楚。
Example sentencesExamples
- Although his condition is never made explicit, the Swindon teenager shows all the signs of having Asperger's.
- The methodologies employed are not only made explicit, but discussed in some detail, albeit at times anecdotally.
- In this section, we describe these forms of explicit prejudice.
- The area of this part can be found once we have an explicit description of its graph.
- A narrative is implied, but never made explicit.
- A number of instructional texts make explicit reference to the difficulties of learning Thai.
- Taking examples from actual primary care practice, Launer presents the techniques in a clear, explicit fashion.
- The contract with the writer is very explicit, he explains.
- It's clearly an explicit miscarriage of justice, and I'm glad to see that these young guys are being free.
- Others make more explicit the objectives to which the government should devote itself.
- During the initial days after the diagnosis, your patient or the parents may need very explicit instructions.
- It is not to my present purpose to consider how such an explicit definition of the notion of a sense-datum might be formulated.
- To ensure consistency, several definitions were made explicit before data entry began.
- At least one has even made explicit reference to the use of nuclear bombs, albeit as a retaliatory measure.
- Assumptions are explicit statements describing the present and future environment.
- The ransom note is very explicit on what he's going to do.
- Plekhanov's program did not represent an explicit disavowal of socialist objectives.
- You may use my personal information - but only with my explicit permission.
- I have explicit instructions not to share that with you right now.
- In 2003 the Justice Minister gave his explicit consent for the adoption of 595 children.
Synonyms
clear, direct, plain, obvious, straightforward, clear-cut, crystal clear, clearly expressed, easily understandable, blunt
precise, exact, definite, distinct, express, emphatic, absolute, specific, positive, unequivocal, unambiguous, unmistakable, overt, manifest
detailed, minute, comprehensive, exhaustive, categorical
1. 1.1 (of a person) stating something in an explicit manner.
  （人）直言的；坦率的
  let me be explicit
  恕我直言。
  Example sentencesExamples
  If they were not explicit, it would certainly have been implied.
  However, he was not explicit as to when and how a civil dictatorship could replace a military government and eventually be replaced by a democratic system.
  It would have helped had he been more explicit on this point.
  Fortunately, Alexander is more explicit elsewhere in his writings.
  At the end of the book Toussaint moves toward post-development discourse, although he is not explicit about it.
  The officials were very explicit at the select committee.
  We were quite explicit in the consultation process that this would be one of the savings that would be made.
  From the start, he was explicit about his modus operandi: We were to give him our program, and he would give us a design.
  It is important that scientists are explicit about the limitations of their work.
  In fact, the Court is quite explicit on this point.
  He was not explicit but implied to me that most of the people were in some way connected with publishing or writing.
  The Spanish-dominant families were explicit about their concerns.
  His former colleagues were explicit in their condemnation.
  People fall in love all the time, but few professional athletes are so explicit in recounting the moment they met their soulmate 15 years earlier.
  Can you be explicit about whether you think a pull out of Australian troops would be a substantial damaging of the alliance?
  I think they've been very explicit about this for months.
  Once we are explicit in the legislation, we can move away from that general reference to the principles of the treaty.
  Henry was explicit about this in one of only two articles he published on decorative art while he was in Sydney.
  Now she was very explicit as to what her first choice still was, it was still revenge.
  If you are explicit in the comment section of your order, I've found that they are pretty good.
2. 1.2 Describing or representing sexual activity in a graphic fashion.
  赤裸裸描写（或表现）性行为的
  a sexually explicit blockbuster
  一部赤裸裸表现性行为的大片。
  Example sentencesExamples
  There are often legal and other obstacles to using highly explicit videos in assessing sex offenders.
  The board objected to explicit scenes depicting sexual relations between a 15-year-old girl and an adult man.
  Testimony also included description of explicit photographs that include the defendant in them.
  This is erotic fiction complete with explicit language and sexual content.
  I'd put an even more explicit photo on, except I'd have to put an Agecheck on my site!
  Have today's films become too explicit in dealing with sex?
  Pimping, hookers, all sexual acts and explicit language has been censored in the Australian version.
  It was a very explicit, very descriptive story with a sex scene between Tristan and Ian.
  He only read it because he heard there were some very explicit sexual situations in it.
  Do librarians have a right to a workplace reasonably free of sexually explicit materials?
  Her explicit accounts of her sexual journey developed into this fictionalised memoir.
  The site includes explicit photography and detailed descriptions of sex acts.
  There's no other way to describe him without using explicit language.
  They said they just felt that the explicit depiction of sexual activity and nudity was unacceptable.
  Do you think things have become too explicit today and thus less erotic?
  The explicit references to sexual perversions are not the best thing about the book, although they don't really do it much harm.
  The trilogy also introduced a far more explicit approach to the sexual nature of the vampire.
  He also described ‘a gay sexual encounter in explicit and derogatory terms’ from the pulpit.
  Any readers who are easily offended or who simply dislike explicit descriptions of sex should avoid this novel.
  The director's cut features a few fairly explicit scenes that didn't make it to U.S. theaters.
  Synonyms
  uncensored, unrestrained, unreserved, unrestricted, uninhibited, graphic
  open, candid, frank, forthright, direct, plain-spoken, outspoken, point-blank, straight from the shoulder
  full-frontal, no holds barred

noun ɛkˈsplɪsɪtɪkˈsplɪsɪtɪkˈsplɪsɪt

The closing words of a manuscript, early printed book, or chanted liturgical text.
（手稿、早期印刷品或礼拜仪式上唱诗的）结束语。比较INCIPIT
Compare with incipit

Derivatives

explicitness

noun ɪkˈsplɪsɪtnəsɛkˈsplɪsɪtnəsɪkˈsplɪsɪtnəs

With regard to the simpler problems with which it had earlier contact, it was useful only to the extent that it contributed precision and explicitness.
Example sentencesExamples
- Government expenses for freedom-of-information searches vary according to the explicitness of a request and how many documents have to be sorted through to find the required ones.
- With spine-chilling explicitness, it exposed the vulnerability of the electoral roll to cheating.
- Both science and law, concerned as they are with evidence and the frailty of recall, have learned the importance of records and explicitness.
- Another challenge lies in whether confronting human foibles - namely perversion - in such verbal or visual explicitness still allows them to be funny.

Origin

Early 17th century (as an adjective): from French explicite or Latin explicitus, past participle of explicare 'unfold' (see explicate).

Rhymes

complicit, elicit, illicit, implicit, licit, solicit

Definition of explicit in US English:

explicit

adjectiveɪkˈsplɪsɪtikˈsplisit

1Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
详述的；明晰的；明确的
the speaker's intentions were not made explicit
Example sentencesExamples
- Others make more explicit the objectives to which the government should devote itself.
- The ransom note is very explicit on what he's going to do.
- It is not to my present purpose to consider how such an explicit definition of the notion of a sense-datum might be formulated.
- The contract with the writer is very explicit, he explains.
- Taking examples from actual primary care practice, Launer presents the techniques in a clear, explicit fashion.
- A number of instructional texts make explicit reference to the difficulties of learning Thai.
- The methodologies employed are not only made explicit, but discussed in some detail, albeit at times anecdotally.
- Assumptions are explicit statements describing the present and future environment.
- In this section, we describe these forms of explicit prejudice.
- During the initial days after the diagnosis, your patient or the parents may need very explicit instructions.
- A narrative is implied, but never made explicit.
- The area of this part can be found once we have an explicit description of its graph.
- Although his condition is never made explicit, the Swindon teenager shows all the signs of having Asperger's.
- I have explicit instructions not to share that with you right now.
- At least one has even made explicit reference to the use of nuclear bombs, albeit as a retaliatory measure.
- Plekhanov's program did not represent an explicit disavowal of socialist objectives.
- To ensure consistency, several definitions were made explicit before data entry began.
- In 2003 the Justice Minister gave his explicit consent for the adoption of 595 children.
- It's clearly an explicit miscarriage of justice, and I'm glad to see that these young guys are being free.
- You may use my personal information - but only with my explicit permission.
Synonyms
clear, direct, plain, obvious, straightforward, clear-cut, crystal clear, clearly expressed, easily understandable, blunt
1. 1.1 (of a person) stating something in a clear and detailed way.
  （人）直言的；坦率的
  let me be explicit
  恕我直言。
  Example sentencesExamples
  In fact, the Court is quite explicit on this point.
  He was not explicit but implied to me that most of the people were in some way connected with publishing or writing.
  It is important that scientists are explicit about the limitations of their work.
  From the start, he was explicit about his modus operandi: We were to give him our program, and he would give us a design.
  The Spanish-dominant families were explicit about their concerns.
  If you are explicit in the comment section of your order, I've found that they are pretty good.
  His former colleagues were explicit in their condemnation.
  Once we are explicit in the legislation, we can move away from that general reference to the principles of the treaty.
  If they were not explicit, it would certainly have been implied.
  However, he was not explicit as to when and how a civil dictatorship could replace a military government and eventually be replaced by a democratic system.
  Fortunately, Alexander is more explicit elsewhere in his writings.
  We were quite explicit in the consultation process that this would be one of the savings that would be made.
  At the end of the book Toussaint moves toward post-development discourse, although he is not explicit about it.
  I think they've been very explicit about this for months.
  Now she was very explicit as to what her first choice still was, it was still revenge.
  The officials were very explicit at the select committee.
  People fall in love all the time, but few professional athletes are so explicit in recounting the moment they met their soulmate 15 years earlier.
  Henry was explicit about this in one of only two articles he published on decorative art while he was in Sydney.
  It would have helped had he been more explicit on this point.
  Can you be explicit about whether you think a pull out of Australian troops would be a substantial damaging of the alliance?
2. 1.2 Describing or representing sexual activity in a graphic fashion.
  赤裸裸描写（或表现）性行为的
  explicit photos showing poses and acts
  Example sentencesExamples
  I'd put an even more explicit photo on, except I'd have to put an Agecheck on my site!
  The board objected to explicit scenes depicting sexual relations between a 15-year-old girl and an adult man.
  He also described ‘a gay sexual encounter in explicit and derogatory terms’ from the pulpit.
  The site includes explicit photography and detailed descriptions of sex acts.
  This is erotic fiction complete with explicit language and sexual content.
  The director's cut features a few fairly explicit scenes that didn't make it to U.S. theaters.
  Pimping, hookers, all sexual acts and explicit language has been censored in the Australian version.
  He only read it because he heard there were some very explicit sexual situations in it.
  They said they just felt that the explicit depiction of sexual activity and nudity was unacceptable.
  Testimony also included description of explicit photographs that include the defendant in them.
  There's no other way to describe him without using explicit language.
  Do librarians have a right to a workplace reasonably free of sexually explicit materials?
  Have today's films become too explicit in dealing with sex?
  Do you think things have become too explicit today and thus less erotic?
  Her explicit accounts of her sexual journey developed into this fictionalised memoir.
  The explicit references to sexual perversions are not the best thing about the book, although they don't really do it much harm.
  There are often legal and other obstacles to using highly explicit videos in assessing sex offenders.
  Any readers who are easily offended or who simply dislike explicit descriptions of sex should avoid this novel.
  It was a very explicit, very descriptive story with a sex scene between Tristan and Ian.
  The trilogy also introduced a far more explicit approach to the sexual nature of the vampire.
  Synonyms
  uncensored, unrestrained, unreserved, unrestricted, uninhibited, graphic

nounɪkˈsplɪsɪtikˈsplisit

The closing words of a text, manuscript, early printed book, or chanted liturgical text.
（手稿、早期印刷品或礼拜仪式上唱诗的）结束语。比较INCIPIT
Compare with incipit

Origin

Early 17th century (as an adjective): from French explicite or Latin explicitus, past participle of explicare ‘unfold’ (see explicate).

词汇	explicit
释义	Definition of explicit in English: explicit adjective ɛkˈsplɪsɪtɪkˈsplɪsɪtɪkˈsplɪsɪt 1Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. 详述的；明晰的；明确的 the arrangement had not been made explicit 所作的安排交代得尚不清楚。 Example sentencesExamples Although his condition is never made explicit, the Swindon teenager shows all the signs of having Asperger's. The methodologies employed are not only made explicit, but discussed in some detail, albeit at times anecdotally. In this section, we describe these forms of explicit prejudice. The area of this part can be found once we have an explicit description of its graph. A narrative is implied, but never made explicit. A number of instructional texts make explicit reference to the difficulties of learning Thai. Taking examples from actual primary care practice, Launer presents the techniques in a clear, explicit fashion. The contract with the writer is very explicit, he explains. It's clearly an explicit miscarriage of justice, and I'm glad to see that these young guys are being free. Others make more explicit the objectives to which the government should devote itself. During the initial days after the diagnosis, your patient or the parents may need very explicit instructions. It is not to my present purpose to consider how such an explicit definition of the notion of a sense-datum might be formulated. To ensure consistency, several definitions were made explicit before data entry began. At least one has even made explicit reference to the use of nuclear bombs, albeit as a retaliatory measure. Assumptions are explicit statements describing the present and future environment. The ransom note is very explicit on what he's going to do. Plekhanov's program did not represent an explicit disavowal of socialist objectives. You may use my personal information - but only with my explicit permission. I have explicit instructions not to share that with you right now. In 2003 the Justice Minister gave his explicit consent for the adoption of 595 children. Synonyms clear, direct, plain, obvious, straightforward, clear-cut, crystal clear, clearly expressed, easily understandable, blunt precise, exact, definite, distinct, express, emphatic, absolute, specific, positive, unequivocal, unambiguous, unmistakable, overt, manifest detailed, minute, comprehensive, exhaustive, categorical 1.1 (of a person) stating something in an explicit manner. （人）直言的；坦率的 let me be explicit 恕我直言。 Example sentencesExamples If they were not explicit, it would certainly have been implied. However, he was not explicit as to when and how a civil dictatorship could replace a military government and eventually be replaced by a democratic system. It would have helped had he been more explicit on this point. Fortunately, Alexander is more explicit elsewhere in his writings. At the end of the book Toussaint moves toward post-development discourse, although he is not explicit about it. The officials were very explicit at the select committee. We were quite explicit in the consultation process that this would be one of the savings that would be made. From the start, he was explicit about his modus operandi: We were to give him our program, and he would give us a design. It is important that scientists are explicit about the limitations of their work. In fact, the Court is quite explicit on this point. He was not explicit but implied to me that most of the people were in some way connected with publishing or writing. The Spanish-dominant families were explicit about their concerns. His former colleagues were explicit in their condemnation. People fall in love all the time, but few professional athletes are so explicit in recounting the moment they met their soulmate 15 years earlier. Can you be explicit about whether you think a pull out of Australian troops would be a substantial damaging of the alliance? I think they've been very explicit about this for months. Once we are explicit in the legislation, we can move away from that general reference to the principles of the treaty. Henry was explicit about this in one of only two articles he published on decorative art while he was in Sydney. Now she was very explicit as to what her first choice still was, it was still revenge. If you are explicit in the comment section of your order, I've found that they are pretty good. 1.2 Describing or representing sexual activity in a graphic fashion. 赤裸裸描写（或表现）性行为的 a sexually explicit blockbuster 一部赤裸裸表现性行为的大片。 Example sentencesExamples There are often legal and other obstacles to using highly explicit videos in assessing sex offenders. The board objected to explicit scenes depicting sexual relations between a 15-year-old girl and an adult man. Testimony also included description of explicit photographs that include the defendant in them. This is erotic fiction complete with explicit language and sexual content. I'd put an even more explicit photo on, except I'd have to put an Agecheck on my site! Have today's films become too explicit in dealing with sex? Pimping, hookers, all sexual acts and explicit language has been censored in the Australian version. It was a very explicit, very descriptive story with a sex scene between Tristan and Ian. He only read it because he heard there were some very explicit sexual situations in it. Do librarians have a right to a workplace reasonably free of sexually explicit materials? Her explicit accounts of her sexual journey developed into this fictionalised memoir. The site includes explicit photography and detailed descriptions of sex acts. There's no other way to describe him without using explicit language. They said they just felt that the explicit depiction of sexual activity and nudity was unacceptable. Do you think things have become too explicit today and thus less erotic? The explicit references to sexual perversions are not the best thing about the book, although they don't really do it much harm. The trilogy also introduced a far more explicit approach to the sexual nature of the vampire. He also described ‘a gay sexual encounter in explicit and derogatory terms’ from the pulpit. Any readers who are easily offended or who simply dislike explicit descriptions of sex should avoid this novel. The director's cut features a few fairly explicit scenes that didn't make it to U.S. theaters. Synonyms uncensored, unrestrained, unreserved, unrestricted, uninhibited, graphic open, candid, frank, forthright, direct, plain-spoken, outspoken, point-blank, straight from the shoulder full-frontal, no holds barred noun ɛkˈsplɪsɪtɪkˈsplɪsɪtɪkˈsplɪsɪt The closing words of a manuscript, early printed book, or chanted liturgical text. （手稿、早期印刷品或礼拜仪式上唱诗的）结束语。比较INCIPIT Compare with incipit Derivatives explicitness noun ɪkˈsplɪsɪtnəsɛkˈsplɪsɪtnəsɪkˈsplɪsɪtnəs With regard to the simpler problems with which it had earlier contact, it was useful only to the extent that it contributed precision and explicitness. Example sentencesExamples Government expenses for freedom-of-information searches vary according to the explicitness of a request and how many documents have to be sorted through to find the required ones. With spine-chilling explicitness, it exposed the vulnerability of the electoral roll to cheating. Both science and law, concerned as they are with evidence and the frailty of recall, have learned the importance of records and explicitness. Another challenge lies in whether confronting human foibles - namely perversion - in such verbal or visual explicitness still allows them to be funny. Origin Early 17th century (as an adjective): from French explicite or Latin explicitus, past participle of explicare 'unfold' (see explicate). Rhymes complicit, elicit, illicit, implicit, licit, solicit Definition of explicit in US English: explicit adjectiveɪkˈsplɪsɪtikˈsplisit 1Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. 详述的；明晰的；明确的 the speaker's intentions were not made explicit Example sentencesExamples Others make more explicit the objectives to which the government should devote itself. The ransom note is very explicit on what he's going to do. It is not to my present purpose to consider how such an explicit definition of the notion of a sense-datum might be formulated. The contract with the writer is very explicit, he explains. Taking examples from actual primary care practice, Launer presents the techniques in a clear, explicit fashion. A number of instructional texts make explicit reference to the difficulties of learning Thai. The methodologies employed are not only made explicit, but discussed in some detail, albeit at times anecdotally. Assumptions are explicit statements describing the present and future environment. In this section, we describe these forms of explicit prejudice. During the initial days after the diagnosis, your patient or the parents may need very explicit instructions. A narrative is implied, but never made explicit. The area of this part can be found once we have an explicit description of its graph. Although his condition is never made explicit, the Swindon teenager shows all the signs of having Asperger's. I have explicit instructions not to share that with you right now. At least one has even made explicit reference to the use of nuclear bombs, albeit as a retaliatory measure. Plekhanov's program did not represent an explicit disavowal of socialist objectives. To ensure consistency, several definitions were made explicit before data entry began. In 2003 the Justice Minister gave his explicit consent for the adoption of 595 children. It's clearly an explicit miscarriage of justice, and I'm glad to see that these young guys are being free. You may use my personal information - but only with my explicit permission. Synonyms clear, direct, plain, obvious, straightforward, clear-cut, crystal clear, clearly expressed, easily understandable, blunt 1.1 (of a person) stating something in a clear and detailed way. （人）直言的；坦率的 let me be explicit 恕我直言。 Example sentencesExamples In fact, the Court is quite explicit on this point. He was not explicit but implied to me that most of the people were in some way connected with publishing or writing. It is important that scientists are explicit about the limitations of their work. From the start, he was explicit about his modus operandi: We were to give him our program, and he would give us a design. The Spanish-dominant families were explicit about their concerns. If you are explicit in the comment section of your order, I've found that they are pretty good. His former colleagues were explicit in their condemnation. Once we are explicit in the legislation, we can move away from that general reference to the principles of the treaty. If they were not explicit, it would certainly have been implied. However, he was not explicit as to when and how a civil dictatorship could replace a military government and eventually be replaced by a democratic system. Fortunately, Alexander is more explicit elsewhere in his writings. We were quite explicit in the consultation process that this would be one of the savings that would be made. At the end of the book Toussaint moves toward post-development discourse, although he is not explicit about it. I think they've been very explicit about this for months. Now she was very explicit as to what her first choice still was, it was still revenge. The officials were very explicit at the select committee. People fall in love all the time, but few professional athletes are so explicit in recounting the moment they met their soulmate 15 years earlier. Henry was explicit about this in one of only two articles he published on decorative art while he was in Sydney. It would have helped had he been more explicit on this point. Can you be explicit about whether you think a pull out of Australian troops would be a substantial damaging of the alliance? 1.2 Describing or representing sexual activity in a graphic fashion. 赤裸裸描写（或表现）性行为的 explicit photos showing poses and acts Example sentencesExamples I'd put an even more explicit photo on, except I'd have to put an Agecheck on my site! The board objected to explicit scenes depicting sexual relations between a 15-year-old girl and an adult man. He also described ‘a gay sexual encounter in explicit and derogatory terms’ from the pulpit. The site includes explicit photography and detailed descriptions of sex acts. This is erotic fiction complete with explicit language and sexual content. The director's cut features a few fairly explicit scenes that didn't make it to U.S. theaters. Pimping, hookers, all sexual acts and explicit language has been censored in the Australian version. He only read it because he heard there were some very explicit sexual situations in it. They said they just felt that the explicit depiction of sexual activity and nudity was unacceptable. Testimony also included description of explicit photographs that include the defendant in them. There's no other way to describe him without using explicit language. Do librarians have a right to a workplace reasonably free of sexually explicit materials? Have today's films become too explicit in dealing with sex? Do you think things have become too explicit today and thus less erotic? Her explicit accounts of her sexual journey developed into this fictionalised memoir. The explicit references to sexual perversions are not the best thing about the book, although they don't really do it much harm. There are often legal and other obstacles to using highly explicit videos in assessing sex offenders. Any readers who are easily offended or who simply dislike explicit descriptions of sex should avoid this novel. It was a very explicit, very descriptive story with a sex scene between Tristan and Ian. The trilogy also introduced a far more explicit approach to the sexual nature of the vampire. Synonyms uncensored, unrestrained, unreserved, unrestricted, uninhibited, graphic nounɪkˈsplɪsɪtikˈsplisit The closing words of a text, manuscript, early printed book, or chanted liturgical text. （手稿、早期印刷品或礼拜仪式上唱诗的）结束语。比较INCIPIT Compare with incipit Origin Early 17th century (as an adjective): from French explicite or Latin explicitus, past participle of explicare ‘unfold’ (see explicate).
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