explain; give an account of, explanation, account, confess; own up, instruct; tell someone what to do
How am I supposed to explain this to the chancellor? Did I ever say I was going to shoot him?
— 满江红 (2023)
Until you clearly explain who you are and where you came from, you're not going anywhere.
— 伊万的童年 (1962)
Things are a little better between us now, but you still owe me an explanation.
— 亲切的金子 (2005)
Fine. According to your so-called explanation, you didn’t go there willingly.
— 末代皇帝 (1987)