Demanding Explanations in English. 用英语要求解释。 Below are some common phrases and expressions you can use for demanding explanations in English. 以下是一些常用的短语和表达，可用于在英语中要求对方给出解释。 Can you explain why you were so late? 你能解释一下你为什么迟到这么久吗？ How come it has taken you so long to reply to my email? 为什么你这么久才回复我的邮件？ I don't understand why you never finished the work on time. 我不明白你为什么从未按时完成工作。 Can you tell me why you didn't attend the meeting this morning? 你能告诉我为什么没参加今天上午的会议吗？ Why is it that you didn't tell the truth? 为什么你没有说实话？ Do you expect me to believe you did this by yourself? 难道你以为我会相信这是你一个人做的吗？