| 词汇 | clear |
| 释义 | clear adjective uk /klɪər/ us /klɪr/ clearadjective (ABLE TO BE UNDERSTOOD)A2 easy to understand, hear, read, or see: 明白的;清楚的;易懂的;清晰的 clear instructions/directions清楚易懂的说明／指示 Can we make the sound any clearer?我们能把声音再调清晰一点吗？ Our new television has a very clear picture.我们的新电视图像十分清晰。 easy to see, recognize, or understand obviousIt's obvious that she's upset. clearIt was clear that he was unhappy. apparentHer joy was apparent to everyone. plainHis disappointment was plain to see. evidentThe company president was impressed by her evident ambition. manifestHis manifest lack of interest has provoked severe criticism. do I make myself clear?(alsois that clear?) something you say in order to emphasize what you have just said, or to express your authority: （强调刚说的话或表达自己的权威）我讲清楚了吗？听明白我的意思了吗? I will not tolerate this behaviour any longer. Do I make myself clear?我不会再容忍这样的行为了。我的话你明白吗？ It's written in clear, comprehensible English.它是用明白易懂的英语写就的。 It became clear that he wasn't developing like all the other little boys.显然他没有像其他小男孩那样正常生长发育。 Her ideas were clear and logically presented.她把自己的想法表述得清晰明了，逻辑性强。 There was a clear family resemblance between all the brothers.所有兄弟都长得很像，一眼就看得出是一家人。 The silhouette of the bare tree on the hill was clear against the winter sky.在冬日天空的映衬下，山上光秃秃的树影清晰可见。 Easy to understand (as) clear as dayidiom abundantly clear accessible accessibly assimilable digestible explicitly explicitness expressly fathomable hang in words of one syllableidiom limpid pellucidly perspicuity perspicuous perspicuously pikestaff taut well defined clearadjective (CERTAIN)B1 certain, having no doubt, or obvious: 确定的；无可置疑的；明白无误的；明显的 clear aboutHe isn't at all clear about what he wants to do with his life.他根本不清楚自己想过怎样的生活。 [ + (that) ]It is rapidly becoming clear (to me) (that) I'm not suited to being a teacher.我很快明白过来我不适合当老师。 [ + question word ]It isn't clear how long the strike will go on for.不知这次罢工会持续多久。 clear case ofIt's a clear case of corruption.这明显是一起贪腐案。 make your position clearYou've made your position quite clear (= there is no doubt about what you think).你的立场已经十分明确了。 It's not clear who actually pulled the trigger.不清楚究竟是谁扣动的扳机。 It isn't clear whether he fell off the balcony, or was pushed.他是跌下阳台的，还是被推下去的，这一点还不清楚。 In the second experiment they obtained a very clear result.第二次试验他们获得了明确的结果。 It was made quite clear to me that if I stepped out of line again I'd be out of a job.他们和我讲得很清楚，我如果再犯错就会丢饭碗了。 It is not clear what caused the explosion, but the police do not suspect foul play.还不清楚是什么引起了爆炸，但警方没有怀疑是谋杀。 Apparent and obvious (from) under your noseidiom apparent be (as) plain as the nose on your faceidiom be (right) under your noseidiom be etched somewhereidiom be writ largeidiom flagrantly foregone conclusion glaring glaringly I need hardly do somethingidiom obtrude overtly palpable palpably parallax patently squeaky stand/stick out a mileidiom written all over someone's faceidiom You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Certainty clearadjective (NOT MARKED OR CLOUDY)B1 pure or easy to see through, with no marks or areas that are less transparent: 晴朗的;纯净的;透明的;清澈的 clear glass透明的玻璃 clear waterThe water in the lake is so clear that you can see the bottom.湖水清澈见底。 clear complexionShe has a beautifully clear complexion (= with no marks or spots). clear skinShe is lucky to have such clear skin (= with no marks or spots). easy to see through clearThe water in the bay was so clear I could see the bottom. transparentThe secondhand shop was selling a vintage serving tray made of transparent red plastic. see-throughMake sure that shirt isn't see-through when it gets wet. sheerThe model wore a sheer blouse under the jacket. without clouds, mist, or fog in the sky, so that you can see for a long way: clear weatherThe weather is expected to remain clear for the next few days. on a clear day You can see the mountains from here on a clear day. clear skyWe could see hundreds of stars in the clear desert sky. used to describe a pleasant, pure sound: （指声音）清亮的 the clear sound of the flute清亮的笛声 used to describe something that you remember easily: （指记忆）清楚的，清晰的 clear memory I have clear memories of visiting my grandfather's farm as a child.我清楚地记得小时候去爷爷的农场时的情形。 Drink lots of water for a clear complexion. On a clear day you can see the temple in the distance.在晴朗的日子里，远处的庙宇清晰可见。 It was a glorious winter day - crisp and clear.那是一个令人心旷神怡的冬日——空气清新，阳光明媚。 The stars twinkled in the clear sky.星星在晴朗的夜空中闪烁。 Transparent crystal crystal clearidiom crystalline diaphanous diaphanously filminess hyaline hyaloid limpid liquid opacity opaquely thin thinly translucence translucency translucent translucently transparency transparent You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Unspoilt Describing good weather Describing qualities of sound Memory and memories clearadjective (NOT BLOCKED)C1 not covered or blocked by anything: 无遮盖的;无阻碍的;畅通的 clear view We have a clear view of the ocean from our hotel window.从酒店的窗口我们可以一览无余地看到大海。 clear roadThe journey was quite quick because the road was clear (= there was not much traffic on it).因为交通顺畅，所以路上走得很快。 clear deskUKI always like to leave my desk clear (= with no work on it) at the end of the day.每天工作结束时，我总是喜欢把案头收拾得干干净净。 not busy or filled by any planned activity: 不忙的，空闲的；没有安排的 The only time I have clear next week is Tuesday afternoon.下星期我只有周二下午有空。 We've got two clear (= whole) weeks in which to finish the decorating.我们有整整两周时间来完成装修。 Empty bare barrenly barrenness blank clear view cleared emptily emptiness empty flat forlorn hollow lifeless low-traffic unfurnished uninhabited unobstructed unoccupied untenanted yawningly You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Available and accessible clearadjective (NOT GUILTY)without being or feeling guilty: 无罪的，清白的 clear conscience to have a clear conscience问心无愧 The enquiry cleared him of any taint of suspicion/dishonesty. They hope the new evidence will be enough to clear them. The inquiry cleared him of all wrongdoing. Her family are still fighting to clear her name. Innocent acquit acquit someone of something acquittal be above/beyond reproachidiom be in the clearidiom clear of something cleared come up/out smelling of rosesidiom culpability culpably exoneration guiltless guiltlessly inculpable innocence responsible self-exculpation sinless sinlessly squeaky-clean clearadjective (NOT CONFUSED)free from confusion; able to think quickly and well: 头脑清醒的;思维清晰的;思维敏捷的 clear thinkerMarie is good at making decisions because she's a very clear thinker.玛丽擅长作决断，因为她思维清晰。 Logic and reason a fortiori a posteriori a priori analytic antinomy illogical illogicality illogically inclusive disjunction incoherently non sequitur non-theoretical non-verbal nonscientific overintellectualization teleological teleology theoretical theoretically theory clearadjective (WITHOUT PROBLEMS)[ after verb ] without problems or difficulties: 没有麻烦的；无困难的 clear ofThis is the first time in his life that he's been clear of (= without) debt.这是他生平第一次偿清了债务。 Safe and secure airworthiness as safe as housesidiom biosafety bite clear of something harmlessness have/lead a sheltered lifeidiom health and safety impregnable impregnably nonexposed out of danger potable protected roadworthy unaffected unassailed unbruised unthreatening untouchable clearadjective (LEFT)used to describe an amount of money that is left after all necessary payments have been made: （支付各种费用后）净的，纯的 clear profitThe school summer fair made a clear profit of £1,500.学校的夏季义卖会净赚了1500英镑。 Bill earns a clear $400 a week/earns $400 a week clear.比尔每星期净赚400美元。 Accounting accountancy accountant accounting accounts auditor bad debt balance budget creative accounting double entry bookkeeping expense account false accounting forensic accountant forensic accounting loss treasurer unaudited uncredited unreconciled write something down clearadjective (NOT TOUCHING)not touching something, or away from something: 不接触的；分离的 Only one competitor made a clear jump of the highest fence (= jumped over it without touching it).只有一位骑手利落地跨过了最高的障碍物。 clear ofWhen we're clear of the main road, we'll stop for our picnic.等我们离开大路后就停车野餐。 Separateness and isolation in space apart apartheid atomistic atomized bitty divorced freely gappy give something/someone a wide berthidiom hermetically sealed private purdah resegregation secluded secludedly unassembled unattached uncombined unfused uninhabited Idioms(as) clear as a bell (as) clear as day (as) clear as mud clear verb uk /klɪər/ us /klɪr/ clearverb (REMOVE BLOCK)B1[ I or T ] to remove or get rid of whatever is blocking or filling something, or to stop being blocked or full: 移走;清除;清理;清扫;疏通 It took several hours to clear the road after the accident.事故发生后，用了好几个小时来清理道路。 clear the table I'll make the coffee if you'll clear the table.你要是去收拾桌子，我就去煮咖啡。 If you use this nasal spray, your nose should clear.用了这种鼻腔喷剂，你的鼻塞就会好一点。 After my aunt died, we arranged for her house to be cleared (= for the furniture to be removed from it).我姑妈过世后，我们安排清理了她的房间。 If you press this key, the computer screen will clear (= the text and pictures will be removed from it).按这个键可以清除电脑屏幕上的文档和图片。 Shops are currently holding sales to clear their summer stock (= get rid of goods by selling them cheaply).现在商店都在搞特价促销来清理夏季库存。 clear something of somethingPaul helped his elderly neighbour by clearing her path of snow. clear something from somethingCould you clear your things from the sofa? clear something off somethingCould you clear your things off the sofa? I never leave work until I've cleared my in-tray (= have finished the work that needs to be done).我总是完成手头的工作才下班。 clear your throat to give a small cough: 清嗓子 She cleared her throat nervously before she began to speak.她讲话前紧张地清了清嗓子。 The police fired into the air to clear the demonstrators from the streets.警察对天鸣枪以驱散街上的示威者。 I've just got to clear all this gubbins off my desk before I start working.我得先把桌上这些乱七八糟的东西都清理了再开始工作。 Menthol can help to clear your nose when you have a cold.薄荷醇可以帮助感冒的人清鼻子。 Use your noddle - clear the shelves before you paint the cupboard!用用脑子——先把碗橱清空，然后再上漆！ It will be several days before snowploughs clear a path to the village. Removing and extracting ablate abstract abstraction bowdlerization bowdlerized extraction extrication filterable filtration fish something out gouge something out peel root something out/up rout someone out scoop something out slice slice something off snowploughing wipe withdrawal You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Emptying clearverb (PROVE INNOCENCE)[ T ] to prove that someone is not guilty of something that they were accused of: 证明…无罪;洗脱…的嫌疑 be cleared ofAfter many years in prison, the men were finally cleared of the bombings.在被监禁多年之后，这些人终于洗清了罪名，证明与爆炸事件无关。 Not punishing & reducing punishment absolve amnesty be off the hookidiom clear of something commutation discharge get away with murderidiom get away with something get off get off lightlyphrase hook impunity lightly privilege remit reprieve royal pardon scot-free spare unpunished You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Innocent clearverb (GIVE PERMISSION)[ T ] to give official permission for something: 批准，许可 Despite local opposition, the plans for the new supermarket have been cleared by the council.议会不顾当地居民的反对，批准了建新超市的计划。 clear someone/something for somethingLadies and gentlemen, air-traffic control has now cleared the plane for take-off.女士们先生们，飞机已得到空中管制的起飞许可。 clear something with someoneI don't know if I can get the car tonight - I'll have to clear it with Mum.我不知道今晚能否拿到车——我得征得母亲的同意。 [ T ] to satisfy the official conditions of something: 符合…条件 clear customsBefore you can enter the country, you have to clear customs.进入该国必须先通过海关检查。 Allowing and permitting admission admit admit of something allow of something allowable authorization authorize consent entrance excuse give the green light to somethingidiom given the chance/choiceidiom green-light hall pass hospital admission relicense relicensure say-so security clearance see your way (clear) to doing somethingidiom You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Succeeding, achieving and fulfilling clearverb (MAKE PURE)[ I or T ] to become or make something pure or easy to see through: （使）变清楚，（使）变清晰 The children enjoyed stirring the mud at the bottom of the pond, then watching the water slowly clear again.孩子们喜欢搅动池底的淤泥，然后看着水重新慢慢变清。 Your skin would clear (= become free of spots) if you had a healthier diet.更健康的饮食，你的皮肤就会变光洁的。 After the thunderstorm, the sky cleared (= stopped being cloudy).雷雨过后，天放晴了。 clear (away)The fog is expected to have cleared (away) (= gone) by midday.到正午时分雾有望散去。 Transparent crystal crystal clearidiom crystalline diaphanous diaphanously filminess hyaline hyaloid limpid liquid opacity opaquely thin thinly translucence translucency translucent translucently transparency transparent You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Unspoilt clearverb (NOT CONFUSED)[ T ] to make your mind free from confusion so that you can think quickly and well: 使头脑清醒；使思维清晰 clear your headI need to get some fresh air to clear my head (= to make me able to think well).我需要呼吸点新鲜空气来清醒一下头脑。 Emptying drain empty evacuate evacuation gut hollow hollow something out land let let someone/something out turn turn out unbox unload unpack vacate clearverb (GET RID OF)clear your debts/clear yourself of debts to pay back all the money that you owe: 偿清债务 They planned to work for a year, clear their debts, then start a new business. clearverb (HAVE LEFT)[ T ] to have an amount of money left from your earnings after any necessary payments, charges, taxes, etc.: （支付各种费用后）净剩下，纯收入为 Bill clears $200 a week.比尔每星期净赚200美元。 Earning money assessable bank base pay basic basic income disposable income hand over fistidiom in arrearsidiom killing make an honest livingidiom performance-related pro bono pro rata profit from something prorate pull raise retainer revenue sick pay clearverb (CHEQUE)[ I or T ] to (cause a cheque to) go from one bank to another through a central organization, so that money can be paid to the person it is owed to: （支票）过户，兑现，结算 It usually takes four to five working days for a cheque to clear.支票过户一般需要4到5个工作日。 Withdrawing money atm automated teller machine automatic teller machine cash machine cashback clearance debit something from something dip into something draw draw something down drawdown hole in the wall lay lay something out overdraw overdrawn take take something out withdraw withdrawal clearverb (NOT TOUCH)[ T ] to jump or go over something without touching it: （无接触地）跃过，越过，通过 The horse cleared the fence with inches to spare.马腾空越过篱笆，还高出了好几英寸。 to jump jumpThe kids jumped up and down when they heard we were going to Disneyland. leapThe deer leaped out of the forest. boundHe bounded on stage, punching the air with both fists. launch yourselfShe rocked back and forth on her skis before launching herself down the slope. bounceThe kids were bouncing happily on the trampoline. hopI stubbed my toe and hopped to the kitchen to get some ice. Jumping a hop, skip, and a jumpidiom bound bunny hop cannonball caper frisk hop hurdle jump launch leap outjump outleap pile pile on/onto (someone) pounce skip triple vault Idiomsclear the air clear the decks clear the way Phrasal verbsclear something away clear someone off something clear off clear out clear something out clear (something) up clear something up clear up clear adverb uk /klɪər/ us /klɪr/ not touching, or away from: 不接触地；不靠近地 clear ofStand clear of the doors, please.请站得离门远一点。 Make sure you park clear of the kerb.千万不要贴着路缘停车。 The children were saved from the fire only because a neighbour pulled them clear.孩子们能从火灾中幸存下来，多亏了一位邻居把他们拉出火场。 steer/stay/keep clear C2 to avoid something or someone: 避开，躲开 His parents warned him to steer clear of trouble.父母告诫他不要惹麻烦。 Separateness and isolation in space apart apartheid atomistic atomized bitty divorced freely gappy give something/someone a wide berthidiom hermetically sealed private purdah resegregation secluded secludedly unassembled unattached uncombined unfused uninhabited clear | American Dictionaryclear adjective[ -er/-est only ] us/klɪər/ clearadjective[-er/-est only] (UNDERSTANDABLE)easy to understand, or easy to see or hear: I left clear instructions that no one was to come in my office. He spoke in a clear voice. It wasn’t clear what he meant. clearadjective[-er/-est only] (CERTAIN)certain or obvious; not in any doubt: [ + that clause ]It’s clear now that it was a mistake to have raised prices last spring. [ + question word ]It isn’t clear how long the strike will continue. clearadjective[-er/-est only] (NOT CONFUSED)free from confusion; able to think quickly and well: Mary is good at making decisions because she’s a very clear thinker. clearadjective[-er/-est only] (SEEING THROUGH)easy to see through; not cloudy or foggy: clear water a clear day fig. I have clear memories of (= I can remember well) visiting my grandfather’s farm when I was a child. If a person’s skin is clear, it has no marks or spots on it: a clear complexion clearadjective[-er/-est only] (BE NOT GUILTY)free from guilt: My conscience is clear – I did what I could to help her. clearadjective[-er/-est only] (GET RID OF)not blocked or filled; open or available: We have a clear view of the ocean from our hotel window. The only time the doctor has clear today is 3:30 – can you make it then? Idioms(as) clear as mud clear the air clear the way (for someone/something) clear your throat in the clear clear verb us/klɪr/ clearverb (MAKE NOT GUILTY)[ T ] to show someone to be not guilty: He was cleared of all charges, and the judge said he was free to go. clearverb (GET RID OF)[ T ] to remove or get rid of something or remove something blocking the way, or to move people away from a place: It took several hours to clear the road after the accident. Please clear the aisle and take your seats. [ M ]Just let me clear the dishes off the table and put them in the sink. clearverb (NOT TOUCH)[ I/T ] to pass near something without touching it: [ I ]With the high-jump bar at 6 feet 2 inches, she cleared easily. clearverb (GIVE PERMISSION)[ T ] to give official permission for something, or to satisfy the official conditions of something: Our plane has been cleared for takeoff, so will the flight attendants please be seated. I’m still waiting for my paycheck to clear (= be officially approved and processed) so I can pay my bills. Phrasal verbsclear out clear up clear up something clear | Business Englishclear verb uk /klɪər/us [ T ] FINANCE if you clear a debt, you pay back all of the money that you owe: Customers should consider clearing their overdrafts and credit card debt before applying for a home loan. By cutting costs and scaling back production, the company managed to clear its debts in under two years. [ T ] FINANCE informal to have a particular sum of money left from the amount you have earned after taxes, etc. have been taken out: A city police officer clears about $1,300 every other week. [ T ] ACCOUNTING to have a particular amount of money as profit: After operating expenses, the resort group cleared $546 million. [ I or T ] BANKING if a cheque or payment clears, or if a bank clears it, money is available because it has been successfully paid from one bank to another: You will not be able to withdraw funds until the bank has cleared your cheque. International wire transfers may take several business days to clear. [ T ] FINANCE to arrange for shares and money to be exchanged at the end of a day of trading on a financial market [ T ] to give or get official permission for something: clear sth with sbMake sure you clear the budget with you boss first. be cleared for sthPassenger flights outbound from the airport are often cleared for take off only 60 seconds apart. be cleared by sb/sthEmployees were cleared by security before they were allowed into the building. clear a proposal/deal/plan [ T ] LAW to prove that someone is not guilty of something: clear sb of sthAn independent review has cleared the company of all charges of fraud. Accused of professional misconduct, he was eventually able to clear his name. [ T ] COMMERCE to sell products at a cheap price in order to get rid of them: Bob's Auto Dealers is having a huge sale to clear its inventory of last year's trucks. clear customs(alsoclear through customs) COMMERCE to be checked by an official and allowed into a country: A driver will be waiting to pick you up after you clear customs and immigration. Once shipments clear through customs they are moved to distributors or warehouses. clear your desk to take all your possessions away from your desk or office because you have been told to leave your job: He was given just two hours to clear his desk and get out. to finish all your work: He likes to clear his desk by the end of the day. clear your schedule/diary/calendar to change all of your plans so you have time to do something else: The President cleared his calendar for the afternoon conference . Phrasal verbclear sth out Examples of clearclear Clinical judgment must be reinforced with methods that literally aim at creating the clearest possible image of the vessel and vascular changes. Synergids were not cleared and could not be recognised as individual cells. Perhaps we would like to have a clearer and more polemically rousing conclusion, but this mixed one certainly seems the most likely. Perhaps the clearest aspect of the new political environment of kouenkai is that the norm should soon become one candidate per party per electoral district. Perhaps the weakness of this view can be made clearer simply by substituting concrete historical terms for abstract labels. Incorporating path dependence thus provides a clearer picture of the long-term evolution of legislation. Only then can the field be cleared for a more substantial reassessment of the political and religious history of the reign. All its leaders were cleared of all charges. The total rate of potentially infectious contacts is given by the last column, relative to the rate, m, of clearing carriage. A clearer distinction needs to be drawn between upper (information exchange) and lower (information collection) ontologies. Nematodes were collected, fixed, and cleared for examination with lactophenol. However, for many readers, this "category-free" presentation may be clearer, and indeed, may encourage them to investigate the general tools provided by the semantic approach. Nematodes were cleared with lactophenol for morphological identification; no electrophoretic diagnosis was attempted. However, the rebellions were limited in scope and character : when the smoke and dust finally cleared, it was evident that democracy had not been weakened. Before leaving this topic, there is at least one significant issue that needs to be cleared up. See all examples of clear These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. 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