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Definition of clear in English:

clear

adjective klɪəˈklɪr

  • 1Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.

    清晰的，清楚的，明白的

    clear and precise directions

    明白准确的说明书。

    her handwriting was clear

    她的字迹很清楚。

    am I making myself clear?

    我这样说你明白吗？

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Oddly, it was easier to have a clear conversation with someone in the Northampton area than someone in the office next door.
    • The route planner and mapfinder are separate, but the site is clear and easy to use.
    • It is raw, natural, with a distinct style, yet the underlying melody comes out strong and clear.
    • I found the setup guide on the website extremely clear and easy to follow, so haven't tried to replicate it here.
    • The book also suggests ways of taking on this problem in a clear and direct manner that can be grasped easily by any reader.
    • Instruments are clear and easy to read and the single CD sound system was excellent.
    • The display is crisp and clear and is easy to read - just how it should be.
    • The music is crystal clear without any hiss or distortion in the mix.
    • I have made this point abundantly clear on more than one occasion.
    • Suddenly, from somewhere within the motel, a bell rang out clear and strong.
    • The switchgear has a quality feel and is well laid out, whilst the dials are clear and easy to read.
    • The audio is quite good for a mono track, with dialogue clear and easy to understand.
    • It is that particular focus, with his easy and clear style of writing, that makes this volume so helpful.
    • Alan is very quiet and contained and clear when he's directing, and there's nothing you want more than that.
    • Can anyone suggest a good, clear, easy beginner's book to the Kabbalah?
    • I hope I am making myself clear, because you bring up a good point with this, for me.
    • She had a strong clear voice that you would think could only come from a woman twice her age.
    • With the audio, all you can say is that it's clear and you can understand what is being said.
    • There has been extensive market research and field trials of various sample maps to ensure that the new maps are clear and easy to read.
    • The implications of the refusal of the hand are clear and yet beautifully understated.
    Synonyms
    understandable, comprehensible, intelligible, easy to understand, plain, direct, uncomplicated, explicit, lucid, perspicuous, coherent, logical, distinct, simple, straightforward, clearly expressed, unambiguous, clear-cut, crystal clear, accessible, user-friendly
    in words of one syllable
    informal Anglo-Saxon
    1. 1.1 Leaving no doubt; obvious or unambiguous.
      无疑的；显而易见的；毫不含糊的
      it was clear that they were in a trap

      他们显然中了圈套。

      a clear case of poisoning

      一起毫无疑问的投毒案。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Both images are clouded with a lack of clear understanding about their subject.
      • The rules provide a fairly clear indication of what past practice was.
      • The combined entity should also have a clear majority of independent directors.
      • There are, however, problems that impede a clear interpretation of the data.
      • They take some things to be true and others to be false, yet they have no clear understanding as to why they do so.
      • If a relationship is strong, a clear patterning to the variables will be evident.
      • This has been interpreted as a clear steer for councils to consider congestion charging.
      • In doing so he became the first to propose a method of exhaustion although it is not entirely clear how well he understood his own proposal.
      • I do not think it is at all easy to be clear as to whether those mistakes were so inappropriate that they need to be matters of discipline.
      • There is clear evidence of a strong vested interest in peace among all sections of Naga peoples.
      • However it makes it clear there is a strong argument in favour of the system, and Britain had a duty to explore them.
      • The budget document makes this clear to anyone who understands what is going on and it does so with refreshing clarity.
      • But the evidence that the family was blighted already seemed abundantly clear.
      • I was not with her in Greece but the press reports of her remarks seem abundantly clear.
      • If the training courses had to be gazetted, then there would be a clear and an easy track for someone to follow.
      • What is clear is that both understandings are relevant to the development of international systems.
      • That is clear from the Directive, the Act and the regulations in the Code.
      • In this situation, it is not clear how to interpret the results of the above tests.
      • It was clear to me he understood what assets he had and what he wanted to do with them.
      • A clear and coherent understanding of our national past is an essential building block for the future.
      Synonyms
      obvious, evident, plain, apparent, crystal clear, as clear as crystal, transparent
      sure, definite, unmistakable, manifest, indisputable, patent, incontrovertible, irrefutable, beyond doubt, beyond question, self-evident
      palpable, visible, discernible, noticeable, detectable, recognizable, pronounced, marked, striking, conspicuous, overt, blatant, glaring
      as plain as a pikestaff, staring someone in the face, writ large, as plain as day
      informal as plain as the nose on one's face, standing/sticking out like a sore thumb, standing/sticking out a mile, as clear as day
    2. 1.2 Having or feeling no doubt or confusion.
      明白无疑的
      every pupil must be clear about what is expected

      每个学生都必须明白该做什么。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Dostoevsky appears not to have had a clear idea of how to proceed.
      • This checklist would give the student a clear idea of what to look for when choosing a creative-writing course.
      • Don't rush off to the media without a clear idea of what you want to accomplish.
      • Therefore parents need to inform their young daughters and sons to be clear around the idea of consent.
      • My mind is perfectly clear on one point.
      • That outing has given him a clear idea about how the Olympic boxing contests would be.
      • More to the point, the great adventuresses of French fiction usually had a clear idea of what they were up to.
      • I learned that one ought to try to have a clear idea of where you're wanting to go.
      • I've followed everything all the parties have said, and now have a clear idea of the major differences.
      • Let's get a clear idea what we want it to look like when it's done.
      • At the time he struck me as a very enthusiastic young man with a clear idea of what he wanted to do.
      • Its editor has a clear idea of why things took off.
      • I was then in my late twenties, and had a fairly clear idea of what I was doing.
      • The device of the gathering for a family portrait gives the audience a clear idea of who's who.
      • They have no clear idea, or simply do not think about, the complicated process of making it.
      • I didn't have any clear ideas as to what I was going to do with it, or even for how long I would stick at it before getting bored.
      • At least everyone is clear on what an exclamation mark is for, even if they overuse it.
      • It is important for us to get a clear idea of the way in which members approach their tasks.
      • Did you have a clear idea about how long it would take to impose your ideas on the team?
      • That is not to say that Campbell and his team do not have clear ideas about what exactly they want for the firm and what clients expect of them.

  • 2(of a substance) transparent; unclouded.

    （物质）透明的，清澈的

    the clear glass of the French windows

    落地窗上透明的玻璃。

    a stream of clear water

    清澈的小溪。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The tea must be brewed in a teapot, preferably made of glass so that a glimpse of the clear amber liquid adds to the delight.
    • People are encouraged to begin to drink and eat as soon as they feel ready, starting with clear fluids such as water or apple juice.
    • A little water spilled over the blue top, speckling the darkly varnished wood with clear droplets of water.
    • The doc recommended that we keep him off solid foods and on clear fluids for at least 24 hours.
    • It was a perfect Swedish June, with the sun striking buttery lights off still clear water.
    • A light, clear soup is a great appetiser, and sipping fizzy drinks makes it easier to prolong a meal.
    • The water was clear as the air and the wildflowers looked as if they had never been touched.
    • The holder, bought in Italy, is clear plastic and fractionally larger than the card.
    • As she put the roses into clear water, she knew with out a shadow of a doubt that she was loved.
    • It was the same guy from the couch, holding a glass of clear liquid and looking concerned.
    • He pauses to pour ice water into a clear glass tumbler, and drinks from it heartily.
    • It was a gorgeous bowl of strawberries in a beautiful, gleaming clear glass bowl.
    • Try that, he says, thrusting a glass brimming with clear liquid in my direction.
    • Wash the mushrooms under clear water, dry on a towel, and cut the large ones in smaller pieces.
    • Place the tray over a heating pad and cover it with a piece of glass or clear plastic.
    • Some individuals are able to get a similar result by coating nails with clear polish.
    • Remove from heat, stir in one teaspoon of clear honey and pour the mixture into a ceramic bowl.
    • Chemists then adjust the mixture, so as to maintain compatibility with the clear glass.
    • Mix a teaspoon of clear honey with one drop of rose water and apply to the lips before bed.
    • While many of the beaches are black with volcanic mud, others are coral, with very clear water.
    Synonyms
    transparent, limpid, pellucid, translucent, crystalline, crystal clear, glassy, glass-like
    diaphanous, see-through
    unclouded, uncloudy
    rare transpicuous
    1. 2.1 Free of cloud, mist, or rain.
      晴朗的
      the day was fine and clear

      天气晴朗无云。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • We of course wanted clear skies or our efforts would be thwarted but the morning had been very overcast and we were not hopeful.
      • It was a clear night and there isn't anything behind the tree upon which a shadow could be cast.
      • It was three o'clock in the afternoon and the sun was baking down from a clear sky.
      • I was lucky it turned out to be a clear night and no rain would get in the way of my plan.
      • There was a brisk breeze coming in across the North Sea but clear skies and bright sunshine made it pleasant even so.
      • These are occasions that stand out on the Irish sporting calendar, like stars in a clear sky.
      • I was delighted and relieved that the weather was clear and the cloud base was high, so she could see for herself how lovely it is.
      • Mars is whizzing by, the skies are clear - and I can't get my telescope to work!
      • The view from the window may not be as clear and free of cloud as we would wish.
      • It was a clear night, no clouds to release any surprise showers, just stars dotting the navy sky like diamonds.
      • Much as I delight in really dramatic sunsets, there's a special, quiet joy to be had when the sky is clear of clouds.
      • They all looked up and saw the dark clouds were disappearing towards the west and the sky was clear.
      • Her eyes were greeted by a clear sky, save for a few thin puffs of clouds here and there.
      • You need a clear sky, with just enough cloud to tease some of the more dramatic colours out of the sunbeams.
      • We join overnight guests in the outdoor pool where we look for meteors in the crystal clear, star-studded sky.
      • The sky was clear and dazzling, and there was not even a cloud in the sky to warn him of dreary days.
      • Here in the UK we wait all year for a decent day of weather and then complain about it within the first few minutes of clear sky.
      • The afternoon is warm though the sky is not entirely clear.
      • The sky was perfectly clear; the moon, a strip of curved ribbon, gleamed brightly.
      • Peering into an evening sky, clear of clouds, is one of life's more rewarding moments.
      Synonyms
      bright, cloudless, unclouded, without a cloud in the sky, fair, fine, light, undimmed
      sunny, sunshiny, sunlit, starlit, moonlit
    2. 2.2 (of a person's skin) free from blemishes.
      （人的皮肤）光洁无瑕的
      Norma's clear skin did not need a heavy foundation
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Her skin used to be clear, but now it was blotchy and there were still a few nasty bruises on her bony legs.
      • His skin was white and wonderfully clear.
      • The face is large and full, the complexion pale and often not very clear, being subject to skin disorders.
      • He had clear olive skin, short brown hair and the most intense brown eyes she had ever seen.
      • He was doing far worse than the last time I saw him when his skin was almost clear.
      Synonyms
      unblemished, spot-free
      fresh
    3. 2.3 (of a colour) pure and intense.
      （颜色）纯烈的
      clear blue delphiniums

      浓蓝色的飞燕草。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • They were the clear blue color she so clearly recalled, the same color of river her mother's had been.
      • Utterly relaxed, she was lying clean and pure in a pool of warm, clear blue, naked and bathed in light.
      • The colour is clear and some inclusions of biotite and melt are present.
      • His eyes were still that same clear blue, and they were certain that there was a smile on his face.
      • Everything was a forest green or a clear blue, with patches of sunlight here and there.
      • Behind them, a lady with one green eye and the other a clear blue was selling marionettes.
      • It's a silvery world of mauves, soft greens and occasional outbursts of clear colour.
      • The sky was a crisp, clear blue and the trees were every shade of yellow, orange and red.
      • It should come out a clear dark amber colour and have a lovely flavour.
      • It bulldozed through those boundaries and broke into clear blue space.
      • In winter, the colour changes to a clear white, broken only by a black tip on the tail.
      • The pupils were black, and surrounding them was a ring of clear blue.
      • Our first port of call was a small clear blue pool at the bottom of the stairs.
      • Broth in an uninoculated tube was clear blue and without a pellicle or precipitate.
      • To my astonishment, it was no longer a clear blue, but had turned to a hazel sort of green.
      • Colours are clear and bold and the technique is smooth and glossy.
      • It could be produced in many bright, clear colours, and had long life and durability.
      • Beauty is generally perceived as a good clear colour and transparency, as shown by fine emeralds or rubies.
      • On the left side of his chest there were clear blue bruises and also on his abdomen.
      • I could see the clock at the other side of the room and all the colours were so clear.
    4. 2.4archaic (of a fire) burning with little smoke.
      〈古〉（火）无烟的
      a bright, clear flame

      一团明亮无烟的火焰。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • As it heated he held his hands close to the clear flame, worked his knuckles loose.

  • 3Free of any obstructions or unwanted objects.

    畅通的；无阻的

    with a clear road ahead he shifted into high gear

    看到前面的路畅通无阻，他将车换到高速挡。

    I had a clear view in both directions

    两个方向我都看得清清楚楚。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • All aspects of the soundtrack are free and clear of any excessive noise or distortion.
    • In a car sit in the front seat if possible so you can get a clear view of the road.
    • By Friday afternoon, the shrine appeared empty, clear of the visitors and the militants.
    • My wardrobes are clear of posters and postcards and the fixture list is now binned.
    • Directional effects are utilized in multiple scenes while the dialogue is all clear of any excessive hiss or distortion.
    • But even inside the exclusion zone, the middle of the road was quite clear of snow.
    • All aspects of the dialogue, effects and music are free and clear of any distortion.
    • You can check if a car is clear of any outstanding finance deals by contacting companies that research the car's history for you.
    • The small amount of sail left a clear view ahead, so he came back and joined her when he had fastened the ropes to his satisfaction.
    • One lane was soon opened and the road was clear by the afternoon.
    • I enjoy keeping the garden clear of old raspberry canes, intrusive crab grass, and debris.
    • In heavy rain, the fastest speed of the windscreen wipers is inadequate to keep the view ahead clear.
    • When the road ahead is clear, it smoothly accelerates to the speed originally set by the driver.
    • We ask all parents to keep the gateway clear at school times.
    • I was driving and waited until the road ahead was clear before attempting to overtake.
    • It meant the rallying duo would have a clear road ahead of them at the start of second day.
    • It would also serve the purpose of keeping the river clear of weeds and watercress.
    Synonyms
    unobstructed, unblocked, passable, unimpeded, open, empty, free, unlimited, unrestricted, unhindered
    1. 3.1 (of a period of time) free of any appointments or commitments.
      （一段时间）空闲的
      the following Saturday, Mattie had a clear day

      随后的星期六马蒂一整天都有空。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Chose a clear day to mend a broken fence covered in a climber, as it will be a time-consuming job to untie and untangle the plant.
    2. 3.2predicative (of a person) free of something undesirable or unpleasant.
      （人）清除了（令人不快的东西）的
      after 18 months of treatment he was clear of TB

      经过18个月的治疗，他的肺结核治愈了。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • But now - just before her eighth birthday - a scan has shown she is clear of the disease.
      • Her career was back on the up again when she was welcomed back into the fold this summer, and it looked as though she was clear of problems.
      • Chris is a naturally fit guy, and as soon as he was clear of injury he was ready to come back into the team.
      • He began to improve within days, and as far as the doctors can tell, he is now clear of the cancer.
      • The musician believes he is clear of the disease following treatment at London's Royal Marsden Hospital.
      • Sadly, after believing he was clear of the cancer, it has returned and has now moved to his liver.
      • She said he was now clear of heroin and planned to resume his work when he was released from jail.
      • A fund was set up in her name, and she is now clear of leukemia and back in Baghdad with her family.
      • She continued to go for yearly check-ups and was told she was clear.
      • Both were later found to be clear of the disease and it is understood that they're attending lessons as usual.
      Synonyms
      free, devoid, empty, vacant, void
      rid, relieved
      without, unaffected by, no longer affected by
    3. 3.3 (of a person's mind) free of anything that impairs logical thought.
      （人的心智）清醒的
      in the morning, with a clear head, she would tackle all her problems

      早上头脑清醒时，她会应付所有的问题。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Thank you for providing a place safe from all the media frenzy to look at the current situation with a clear mind.
      • Such activities are vital to ensure he can face the challenges of his work with a clear mind.
      • He wanted me to clean my bad thoughts away, so my mind was clear.
      • I aim to go to sleep with a clear mind, the conflicts of the day resolved and my soul reconciled.
      • I trust the Scottish Football Association, who already have a clear mind about this.
      • The void is full of potential, just like a clear mind free of eccentricities, prejudices and egos.
      • And once the decision had been made, his mind was clear and he was free to play the way he knew he could.
      • There were quite a few things that she needed to worry about now that she had a clear mind.
      • I think I can face up to my confessor with a clear mind that I have done good deeds in this world.
      • You have got to have a clear mind to play this game and my mind's just not there at the moment.
      • She returned to the golden light with a clear mind and told herself to wake up.
      • Some claim that he refused treatment of this and other pain killers so that, despite his pain, his mind was clear for his music.
      • He is a writer with a clear mind and a vigorous style, who knows a great deal and how to express it.
      • His mind was clear to the end and his suffering must have been extreme for him to make the request he did.
      • We'll need clear minds tomorrow and for the rest of the four weeks.
      • An empty desk, a clear mind and a burst of determination ought not to be wasted.
      • Plus, now that you have been scattered into a vapor, you no longer have a clear mind.
      • My mind was clear and the only words flowing were the words my younger sister had just said.
      • When you have had a hard time, your experience will help you teach with a clear mind.
      • Until Monday, I'll leave my opinions to the side and watch it with a clear mind to see how things turn out.
      Synonyms
      logical, rational, well thought out, lucid, coherent, cogent, systematic, methodical, organized, well organized, well expressed, well presented, considered, sensible, intelligent
    4. 3.4 (of a person's conscience) free of guilt.
      （人的皮肤）光洁无瑕的
      I left the house with a clear conscience
      Example sentencesExamples
      • My conscience is clear, but I now dread having anything to do with reporting anything to the authorities.
      • My conscience is clear as I know we gave her the best we could with what we had available to us.
      • He's proved his point long ago and could pack it in tomorrow if he wanted with a clear conscience.
      • I would like to remind the Cabinet Ministers that a clear conscience is a soft pillow.
      • If I woke up some morning and said it was not for me, I'd have an absolutely clear conscience.
      • He was trying to convince himself that he had not cheated, which showed he didn't have a clear conscience.
      • Only then can we carry out the third and final step with a clear conscience.
      • Earlier in the week she had appeared before MPs to say she did not intend to resign because she had a clear conscience.
      • When I went to prison I had a clear conscience and when I got out I had a clear conscience.
      • He angrily denied the claims, saying his conscience was clear.
      • Anyway, I was glad to help and can now return to California with a clear conscience.
      • My conscience is clear and if I had to make the same decisions again, I would.
      • These facts he could deliver with a clear conscience and a straight face, and he did.
      • Of course this could just be my tortured logic enabling me to vote for him with a clear conscience…
      • For our part we have a clear conscience, as we will not accept donations from such companies.
      • When it came, she was armed with tissues and a clear conscience for what she knew had to be done.
      • Politics, in many ways, does not delight in a clear conscience and clean hands.
      • He said he will put the story right in time and he has a clear conscience.
      • My conscience is clear and I wish to help the inquiry in any way that I can.
      • The answer is now less impressive, but it can be given with certainty and with a clear conscience.
      Synonyms
      untroubled, undisturbed, unworried, unperturbed, unconcerned, unbothered, with no qualms
      peaceful, at peace, tranquil, serene, calm, easy
      innocent, guiltless, guilt-free, blameless, clean, sinless, stainless, unimpeachable, irreproachable

  • 4clear ofNot touching; away from.

    未碰触的；悬离的

    the lorry was wedged in the ditch, one wheel clear of the ground

    卡车陷进了沟里，一个轮子悬空着。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • His grateful passengers disembark and head for their cars, parked on either side of the road clear of the water.

  • 5attributive Complete; full.

    全的，整的；满的，足的

    you must give seven clear days' notice of the meeting

    你必须提前整整七天通知开会。

    Synonyms
    whole, full, entire, complete, total, solid, round, unbroken
    1. 5.1 (of a sum of money) net.
      （钱款）净得的，纯收入的
      a clear profit of £1,100

      1，100英镑的纯利润。

      Synonyms
      after taxes, after deductions, take-home, final

  • 6Phonetics
    Denoting a palatalized form of the sound of the letter l (as in leaf in most accents of English).

    〔语音〕（字母l的音）发音清晰的（如英格兰东南部英语leaf中的l）。常与DARK 相对

    Often contrasted with dark
adverb klɪəˈklɪr

  • 1So as to be out of the way of or away from.

    让开；离开

    he leapt clear of the car

    他一下跳离，让开了来车。

    stand clear, I'll start the plane up

    站远点，我要发动飞机了。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • After an experience like that, I warned all my friends to steer well clear of diving out of aeroplanes.
    • That allows you to consistently run at your peak, to consistently run the fast times, to stay clear of your pursuers.
    • It was clear the Italian couple and Russians were aghast but keeping clear of interfering.
    • After landing, we taxied clear of the runway and immediately shut down the aircraft.
    • He says the girls were on grass beyond the footpath, and well clear of the roadway.
    • Stay well clear of them as they are all blood sucking parasites.
    • Our warning system was non-existent, so everybody tried to stay clear of the field.
    • It went down and I worked it around the stern, keeping the line clear of the lower unit.
    • The best that a win can do for them is help them steer clear of the relegation zone.
    • For, he told his fans to stay clear of supporting issues that had political overtones.
    • But the palace, ever the wiser, is steering clear of the controversy.
    • Her body was thrown clear of the single-decker bus as it rounded a corner.
    • From the start the pace was on with four competitors breaking clear of the pack and setting a blistering pace.
    • If there's something absolutely petty going on, just stay clear of it and get out of the way, because it just boils up.
    • Directional control was maintained and the aircraft was taxied clear of the runway.
    • Always keep your fingers well clear of their claws.
    • He held his nerve as the roars of the crowd echoed in his ears and silky footwork took him clear of desperate tackles.
    • When she was clear of the car, she turned and dashed into the hedge of the neighbor's yard.
    • Native birds, he said, were not at risk because they stayed clear of the starling horde.
    • The older woman was thrown clear of the vehicle and received only minor injuries.
    Synonyms
    away from, apart from, beyond, at a distance from, at a safe distance from, out of contact with
    1. 1.1 So as not to be obstructed or cluttered.
      清除了地；理清了地
      the floor had been swept clear of litter

      地板已扫得一尘不染。

  • 2Completely.

    全的，整的；满的，足的

    he had time to get clear away

    他有时间全身而退。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • John glared back at him, tempted to shove him clear off the railing.
    • He stepped forward and embraced his son, lifting him clear off the ground.
    Synonyms
    completely, entirely, thoroughly, fully, wholly, totally, utterly, quite, altogether
    informal clean
    1. 2.1clear toNorth American All the way to.
      〈主北美〉一直
      you could see clear to the bottom of the lagoon

      你能一直看到泻湖湖底。

verb klɪəˈklɪr

  • 1with object Remove an obstruction or unwanted item or items from.

    畅通的；无阻的

    the drive had been cleared of snow

    车道上的雪已扫清。

    Carolyn cleared the table and washed up

    卡罗林收拾了饭桌，洗了碗。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The crop stack would then be cleared of any rodents.
    • He sat down at the dirty table, clearing a space to set his arms.
    • Her mother gave her a smile as she began clearing the table of dirty plates.
    • I was curious about the huge chunks of snow on the sides of the road, but then realised that it was because snow graders had come along earlier and cleared the road of snow.
    • The cobwebs were finally cleared out of his head and his alertness had returned.
    • Angioplasty is a popular procedure for clearing clogged arteries and veins, but it can also be risky.
    • It has been cleared of rats and other introduced predators.
    • Credit must go to the ground staff and the club's trainees and youth coaching staff who on Saturday cleared the pitch of snow to ensure the game was able to go ahead.
    • The ship's dining room has been cleared of the tables and the last dance has just finished.
    • This island was named by Captain Cook and has been cleared of rats and vermin so as to be used as a bird sanctuary.
    • It was mid-morning by the time the snow plough had cleared a path down the lane.
    • Back when every farm dugout was cleared of snow by mid-December and hand-me-down skates were laced up over hand-me-down boots.
    • It took me a few minutes to clear it from my laundry and shake it free from my finger tips.
    • Venting worked and smoke has been cleared from his lungs.
    • Purification is about clearing the path to our destination so we're free to enjoy the sights along our journey.
    • Tables were cleared promptly which is usually a good sign.
    • Bulldozers have cleared debris from some of the city's main arteries.
    • He coughed a few times, clearing his liquid filled throat.
    • Whatever the weather, Cumbria County Council is bound by law to send the snow plough out to clear the highways.
    • When the table was finally cleared away, we brought the plates to the kitchen and started to wash them.
    Synonyms
    empty, void
    unblock, unclog, unstop
    remove, take away, carry away, move, shift, tidy away, tidy up
    1. 1.1with object Free (land) for cultivation or building by removing vegetation or existing structures.
      开拓，开垦（土地）
      the embankment was cleared for a new section of line
      Example sentencesExamples
      • At the same time, shrublands and forests began to be cleared and converted to dry farming.
      • These early families set to work clearing the land, building shelters, and planting crops.
      • Thoreau realized that the land had been cleared about 15 years previous to him moving there, and there were still a lot of stumps stuck in the ground.
      • Then the land had to be cleared, and extra help engaged all while the wives were ‘fretful and homesick’.
      • One option could be to follow the North-East and give unwanted blocks of flats away for a few pounds to private buyers who could pay for the land to be cleared and redeveloped.
      • Elsewhere, land was cleared and sold for new housing and office developments.
      • Two-hundred and sixty million acres of US forestland have been cleared for crop land to produce the meat-centered diet.
      • The fossils were uncovered when land was being cleared for an olive orchard.
      • Once the land has been cleared, the paid thugs are amazed to discover that the new owners are their military patrons - and that they are still poor.
      • The lithic finds, many of which are arrow heads, date back to the days of the forest, before the low-lying coastal lands were cleared and cultivated.
      • Land had to be cleared, vegetables put in, crops sown.
      • The farmers cleared the land, cultivated rye and flax, and raised cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry.
      • The planters contributed their share to the problem by clearing their forested family lands to grow coffee.
      • The council first received a complaint in January that vegetation was being cleared at the property.
      • Before they could start farming the land had to be cleared which was a back breaking job with the primitive equipment in use at that time.
      • There is concern though that some of the land has been poorly cleared and is now turning back into scrub.
      • In the Alpine regions, south-facing mountain slopes have been cleared for pasture land and crops.
      • There are many very nice large festivals that have private land that has been cleared and is beautiful for camping.
      • More vegetation has been cleared in Victoria than any other part of Australia, with over 60 percent of its natural vegetation gone.
      • Woodland grew back on land which had been cleared.
    2. 1.2with object Cause people to leave (a building or place)
      遣散，清空（某建筑，某地）的人员
      the wardens shouted a warning and cleared the streets

      民防队员大声发出警告，遣散了街道上的人员。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Forty staff from Westminster then helped workers from the Royal Parks to clear the Mall and neighbouring parks.
      • They continued down Cedar Lane, having cleared the last populated places.
      • Beggars will be cleared from city centre streets and fined or imprisoned under police plans to tackle aggressive behaviour and improve Scotland's image.
      • A campaign to clear York streets of beggars has got off to a promising start, according to those running it.
      • By 6pm, riot police had begun to clear the city centre, forcing the crowds out towards Westgate.
      • We went through all of the building and cleared all of the rooms.
      • After half an hour or so, they removed the hazard, and cleared the scene, allowing us to go back to work.
      • They have assisted in clearing buildings and homes, because it's a manpower-intensive battle in the urban terrain.
      • The incident caused congestion on surrounding roads as police cleared the area.
      • Knowing the gas inside the cylinders had overheated, firefighters had no choice but to order roads and homes to be cleared within a 200m radius of the site.
      • The streets below were quickly cleared by police.
      • The crowd left shortly after police cleared the building, heading home with sleeping bags and supplies they brought to convert the building into a place for people to live.
      • Ideally a building should be cleared from the top downwards.
      • We thought that they would take our warning seriously and clear the building.
      Synonyms
      evacuate, empty, make empty, make vacant
      leave
    3. 1.3no object Gradually go away or disappear.
      渐渐离开；渐渐消失
      the fever clears in two to four weeks

      二至四周烧就会退了。

      the mist had cleared away

      薄雾已散。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The rain had stopped and the clouds had cleared for the most part.
      • Sound systems were connected up and barbecues were lit and then the fog cleared, the rain stopped and the sun came out.
      • The rain would partially clear on Saturday when the cold front causing it moved away to the interior.
      • By evening the mood was festive again, and the rain had cleared.
      • The dry season is finally here, and after six months the rain and humidity have disappeared and the clouds have cleared.
      • The situation is at the stage where the total damage cannot be estimated, because the water has not cleared, as yet, and unfortunately today they are expecting more rain.
      • I told the kid to watch the sky in the east because as the clouds cleared in the west, the sun peeked through.
      • My condition began clearing that first week, but I continued seeing him for treatment.
      • The rain had cleared, a rainbow was high above amongst the clouds, a fluffy white only a hint of dull grey round the edges.
      • After a stinking, smelly day, the clouds and muck cleared, and wandering down Oxford Street you can feel the sense of a city starting to shed its seasonal cocoon.
      • Some investors figure that when the smoke clears, Brazil will be solid.
      • After the earlier downpours, the rain clouds cleared and the sun arrived just in time for Saturday's colourful street procession.
      • Stand by your brand in slow times, and watch it grow when the storm clears.
      • Now that the dust has cleared I should begin by thanking you all for your words of support and encouragement last week.
      • The television fizzed for a second and the distortion began to clear.
      • The smoke cleared to reveal the floor covered with black and dark green snakes of all lengths and speeds.
      • It had stopped raining and clouds had cleared showing the sky's spectacular show of sparkling lights.
      • With the early morning rain well cleared, the teams took the field in bright sunshine and calm conditions.
      • He saw the clouds had cleared from the sky and the sun was shining.
      • Or, a company may need so much drastic fixing that a full-timer would just be resented too much if he stayed after the storm cleared.
      Synonyms
      disappear, go away, melt away, vanish, end
      dwindle, peter out, fade, wear off, decrease, lessen, diminish, recede, withdraw, ebb, wane
      disperse
    4. 1.4no object Become free of cloud or rain.
      晴朗的
      we'll go out if the weather clears

      如果天放晴我们就外出。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • But then, in one of those astonishingly swift changes for which the Himalayas are renowned, the rain stopped, the sky cleared, and sun shone brightly.
      • The skies slowly cleared and the cumulus clouds got friendlier as the day went on.
      • There was a very brief spatter of rain, evaporating almost instantly as the drops hit the pavement, and then it stopped, the sky cleared, and there was no sign of rain to be seen once more.
      • Generally there is a short thunderstorm in the afternoon and then the weather clears, but we had hardly any rain.
      • Stepping outside, he noticed the rain had stopped, the sky had cleared, but the sun was setting.
      • But the weather had finally cleared up, leaving them no more excuses.
      • It was still very muddy, but the rain had stopped and the sky was clearing.
      • There was relief all around when the shower turned out to be only a brief one that dwindled into a sporadic drizzle that soon stopped as the sky cleared.
      • The sky began to clear and there were puffy white clouds forming as the evening faded away.
      • I had the good fortune to be outside under the stars when the sky cleared on Sunday.
      • After weeks of fog, wind and rain the weather suddenly cleared to allow for a helicopter trip to try and locate them.
      • And by evening's end, the skies even cleared to reveal a stunning display of northern lights.
      • She looked toward the sky, which had cleared from the rain.
      • We made landfall at Barra in September last year, and once the rain stopped and the sky cleared, agreed that the scenery was as beautiful as anything we'd seen on our trip.
      • The sky cleared to the west in Maryland, but it was raining in Delaware.
      • I looked up to see a sky clearing down to the horizon, with no sign of rain cloud.
      • The players practised in rain yesterday and the long range forecast for tomorrow is cloudy, showers in the morning, but clearing in the afternoon.
      • But lo and behold as the round progressed the skies cleared and we had some fine and excellent golf weather.
      • After a week of heavy rain the weather cleared just in time for the first event of 2004.
      • It was almost dawn, the sky was clearing, the crows had started cawing and the birds were chirping all around.
      Synonyms
      brighten, brighten up, lighten, become light, light up, break, clear up, become bright, become brighter, become lighter, become fine, become sunny
    5. 1.5no object (of a person's face or expression) assume a happier aspect following confusion or distress.
      （人脸，表情）（疑惑或沮丧后）展颜而欢
      for a moment, Sam was confused; then his expression cleared

      萨姆一阵疑惑，随后展颜而欢。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Then his expression cleared and he looked back and nodded.
      • But apparently, his memory took a few minutes to get itself right, because his expression cleared and realization dawned.
      • However that intoxicated expression immediately cleared when he recognized the face of the girl.
      • She glanced down at him, and at once her expression cleared, and she smiled genuinely at him.
      • His lower lip started to push out, but then his expression cleared.
      • Then his face cleared, and he looked up with a broad smile on his face, as though a light bulb had flicked on in his mind.
      • She looks faintly surprised, and then her face clears.
      • The old crone's expression cleared at his last words.
      • But then his face cleared and became calm suddenly.
      • Then the expression cleared and he was grinning at John.
      • She looked surprised for a moment, then laughed, her expression clearing.
      • Then his expression cleared and he turned to head down the stairs.
      • She looked confused by my good manners, then her face cleared as if the sun had just dawned.
      • His expression cleared, became serious, and a frisson of fear crawled down my spine.
      • His glazed expression cleared slightly, and he smiled at her, motioning for her to join him.
      • Then he sat forward, his expression clearing and offered a slight smile.
      • She sounded angry, but after she chewed on her lip a little, her face cleared again.
      • They talked more openly when they knew I was a dancer, their faces cleared with recognition when I told them where I worked, and some looked envious.
      • I waved the half-empty box weakly, and while his fingers lingered, his expression cleared.
      • But then his expression cleared and he looked down at her with a semblance of calm.

  • 2with object Remove (an obstruction or unwanted item) from somewhere.

    畅通的；无阻的

    Karen cleared the dirty plates
    park staff cleared away dead trees

    公园工作人员去除了枯死树木。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The fire was restarted and the debris was eventually cleared away.
    • They whispered to the tall man as they cleared dirty plates off the table and replaced them with platters of desserts.
    • The fire force officials rushed to the spot and cleared the uprooted trees to enable free flow of traffic.
    • I cleared magazines, guitar strings, and dirty clothes out of the way so he could sit beside me.
    • They will help police with motorway accidents, removing damaged and abandoned vehicles and clearing debris from the road.
    • There are signs of hope as people start to clear the rubble and sludge from their homes.
    • In some parts of Sofia, residents awoke to find that their refuse had been cleared.
    • We dug the culvert out clearing all the debris that was found in the culvert.
    • I cleared the final patch of weeds which was blocking progress.
    • These volunteers spent a few hours removing the sand from the footpath and clearing the seaweed from the slipway leading onto the beach.
    • That has forced manufacturers to rely on deep price cuts to clear their unwanted inventories.
    • The stormy water has cleared some of the plankton and visibility is up to about 15m, though this is still a low reading by west coast standards.
    • With any luck, clearing the worst away would bring natural economic forces into play.
    Synonyms
    get rid of, throw out/away, discard, dispose of, dump, bin, scrap, do away with, jettison, eject, eliminate, throw on the scrapheap
    informal chuck (out/away), ditch, junk, get shut of
    British informal get shot of
    North American informal trash
    1. 2.1 (in soccer and other sports) send (the ball) away from the area near one's goal.
      〔主英足〕踢出解围球
      McAllister's lob was cleared off the line by Kernaghan
      no object Clarke headed towards the net but Nicol cleared
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The shot hit the post before being cleared to safety.
      • He can leave some big rebounds and doesn't get a lot of help from his defensemen in clearing them away or in removing the opposition from the crease.
      • The next thing to remember when clearing into triple threat is to never, and I mean never, take and put the ball up over your head immediately.
      • The German side win a free-kick outside the Chelsea box on the left flank, but the visitors clear.
      • However his angled shot went across the goal and was cleared to safety.
    2. 2.2 Discharge (a debt)
      清偿（债务）
      at the moment I'm clearing debts
      Example sentencesExamples
      • As he ran he reviewed in his mind the balance sheets of his new firm, the debts that were being cleared, the reputation he was re-establishing.
      • His first act as owner was to clear £150,000 of debts and take the club full-time.
      • You only receive free credit if you clear the debt off in full at the end of the month.
      • I use them for hotels abroad and rail fares, but I've never borrowed a penny on credit since I cleared £28,000 of debt in 2001.
      • A student in debt is trying to clear his overdraft by starting a website to help others manage their cash.
      • It was hoped that if gifts continued to come in the entire debt could be cleared.
      • In another, a substantial proportion of the debt has been cleared.
      • She has spent the last 18 months appealing for her debt to be cleared.
      • After the debt has been cleared, and a better standard of player purchased, what then?
      • Its payment hierarchy means you clear the cheapest debt first.
      • The compensation will enable her to clear her debts, repay the money she borrowed from her mother and make a fresh start.
      • There are evil guys to fend off; there is a debt to be cleared.
      • I resolved to dig myself out of this mess and, following a hard-earned windfall and the sale of some shares, I cleared all of my debts in a very short time.
      • The money raised goes towards clearing some of the debt on the building.
      • They had received a lot of support and with a grant of €30,000 due from the County Council the debt for the development will be cleared.
      • However the project will not begin until all debts have been cleared from phase one.
      • If you have ever tried to pay off your five hundred on the credit card you will know how hard debt is to clear.
      • He predicted that between 100,000 to 200,000 people would lose their jobs as banks focus on cleaning up their books and clearing bad debts.
      • Of course, this means we pay more in interest and are even tempted to think that our debts have been magically cleared and so we start spending again.
      • Hence, after your 25 years are up, your entire debt will have been cleared.
      Synonyms
      pay off, pay, repay, settle, discharge, square, make good, honour, defray, satisfy, account for, remit, liquidate

  • 3with object Get past or over (something) safely or without touching it.

    穿过；越过

    the plane rose high enough to clear the trees

    飞机升高，足以越过树林。

    she cleared 1.50 metres in the high jump

    跳高中她跳过了1.50米的高度。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I got as high up in the eddy as I could, so I would have enough speed to clear the hole.
    • They nimbly cleared bows of fallen trees as they ran, pushing their legs to go faster and harder.
    • If the property is already developed, those obstacles would already be cleared and the property would be worth more.
    • Owen's shot cleared the bar but the point had been made.
    • What happens when a community built on oppression and struggle clears its final hurdle?
    • After clearing a very steep hill, the plane banks and dips abruptly to a tiny runway that ends brusquely on St. Jean's beach.
    • Once you can do this easily, you know you can jump high enough to clear the curb.
    • You can see he clearly was not picked up high enough and barely cleared the ropes.
    • To get there, some obstacles will have to be cleared.
    • The angel on top of the tree barely cleared the crystal chandelier that hung from the ceiling.
    • The project has been launched but it cannot take off without clearing the hurdles.
    • Once it clumsily clears the runway, it takes off.
    • As he was still moving, the SUV roared past, barely clearing his car.
    Synonyms
    go over, get past, go above, pass over, sail over
    jump (over), vault (over), leap (over), hop (over), hurdle, spring over, bound over, skip (over), leapfrog (over)

  • 4with object Officially show or declare (someone) to be innocent.

    显示（某人）无罪；宣布（某人）无罪

    his sport's ruling body had cleared him of cheating

    他所属的体育管辖部门宣布他不曾在比赛中作弊。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • So she's cleared in my book.
    • His family had filed a lawsuit accusing the federal government of violating his civil rights and holding him after the FBI cleared him of suspicion.
    • The 15-year-old boy cleared yesterday was the second teenager to be found not guilty of involvement.
    • The other 120 patients have been cleared of having bird flu.
    • Meanwhile, the police officers involved in the fatal chase were cleared of any wrongdoing.
    • Yesterday the jury cleared him of manslaughter.
    • He was given a life sentence but cleared of murder after a re-trial.
    • There is a principle of English justice that anyone who stands trial, and is cleared, should walk free without a stain on his character.
    • The clown is taken in by the police and is cleared of the charges.
    • The ICC has cleared him from any suspect action.
    • Although he was cleared on all counts, this one-time superstar has had his world and his psyche very publicly ripped apart.
    • But, at the same time, they are being cleared of any wrong-doing.
    • Those charged stepped down from office pending a decision by the Commission of Inquiry, but were duly cleared.
    • The Fire Service was cleared by a jury of breaching safety regulations.
    • She spent 18 nightmare months in jail before the evidence on her double murder conviction was discredited and she was cleared on appeal in December 2003.
    • So even if he's cleared in both those appeals, it's not definite that he will go back into the team?
    • He and his pals have to find the real villain to clear Harry and stop the carnage.
    • All four were cleared by the jury on both counts.
    • An independent appeal panel cleared her in July 1995 after doubt was cast as to the accuracy of the tests carried out.
    • Once his name was cleared of the charges, the adoration for him was spontaneous.
    Synonyms
    acquit, declare innocent, find not guilty
    absolve, exonerate, exculpate, vindicate
    informal let off (the hook)

  • 5with object Give official approval or authorization to.

    批准；授权

    I cleared him to return to his squadron

    我批准他回空军中队。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In past years, a female operator who had been cleared by the shelter authorities was allowed to bring in a rig to contact the North Pole.
    • In the meantime, officials have cleared cruise ships to leave the port.
    • Johnson said state ethics officials cleared her involvement in both groups.
    • The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Bill has been cleared by the Union cabinet.
    • Once a request has been made by the office of a federal lawmaker on behalf of a citizen wanting to visit the facility, it must be cleared by higher authorities.
    • A developer has been cleared to begin work on the Western Bay's biggest residential subdivision, starting within two months.
    • This generates a security measure whereby all information posted by all content managers has to be cleared by the authorising officer before it is available online.
    • It is true that there is evidence that some returnees have been persecuted for and convicted of war crimes despite being included in any amnesty or cleared by the authorities before return.
    • What could cause an airplane to be cleared for landing and within a couple hundred feet of the ground all of a sudden take off again?
    • At exactly 00: 33 hours, we were cleared for takeoff by the Traffic Controller.
    • He climbed aboard the aircraft, started the engines, and was cleared for takeoff.
    • If the Supreme Court clears California's policy, other states will feel free to copy it.
    Synonyms
    authorize, give permission, permit, allow, pass, accept, endorse, license, sanction, give approval to, give one's seal of approval to, give consent to
    informal OK, give the OK, give the thumbs up, give the green light, give the go-ahead
    1. 5.1 Satisfy the necessary requirements to pass through (customs)
      （人，货物）合格可通关，结关
      I can help her to clear customs quickly

      我能帮她快速结关。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • He stated that the diamonds were all legitimate and were being cleared through the Customs and the Belgian diamond centre.
      • The vehicle may be shipped to Montserrat and cleared from Customs within one year prior to or following the shipment of the family's total personal effects.
      • When we have been cleared by Canadian customs we will be billeted and taken to church halls and primary schools in school buses.
      • Of course, with no luggage I quickly cleared customs.
      • Will I have to pay any special duties or fines before being cleared by customs at the airport?
      • I handed in my luggage at the counter, had my passport checked, was cleared by a customs officer and entered the restricted area.
    2. 5.2 (with reference to a cheque) pass through a clearing house so that the money goes into the payee's account.
      兑现（支票）
      no object there were more than sufficient funds in the account for both cheques to clear
      with object the cheque could not be cleared until Monday

      到周一支票才能兑现。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • He was arrested in the bank as he waited for the cheque to be cleared.
      • By the time he sent a cheque and it was cleared three days later, the sum owed was different.
      • This will not actually be cleared for interest purposes until the next day - Wednesday.
      • After receiving the cheque, he paid it into his branch, on June 28, and went back three days later to ask the cashier if the cheque had been cleared.
      • The worst accounts take up to ten days to clear cheques for interest purposes!
      Synonyms
      cash, accept, take, pass, encash, convert into cash, convert into money

  • 6with object Earn or gain (an amount of money) as a net profit.

    净赚；净得（钱款）

    I would hope to clear £50,000 profit from each match

    我希望每场比赛净得50，000英镑的利润。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The company cleared $188 million in profits in the last two years.
    Synonyms
    net, make a profit of, realize a profit of, take home, pocket
    gain, earn, make, get, acquire, secure, reap, bring in, pull in, be paid
    informal rake in

Phrases

  • clear the air

    • 1Make the air less humid.

      使空气流通，通风换气

      storms were supposed to clear the air
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Although the rain makes a pleasant change from the heat of the weekend, it hasn't cleared the air.
      1. 1.1Defuse an angry or tense situation by frank discussion.
        澄清事实；消除误会
        it's time a few things were said to clear the air

        是时候该说点什么来澄清事实了。

        Example sentencesExamples
        • The discussions cleared the air and as a parliamentary party we need to make it clear that we won't tolerate people briefing behind the scenes.
        • We agreed to facilitate a public meeting in order to get discussion going, and so hope to clear the air.
        • He accepted the progress report hasn't been discussed and offered to attend a special meeting to clear the air over the 100 or so outstanding issues.
        • Essentially it's a storm in a tea cup but we're really just clearing the air.
        • As the department was clearing the air yesterday, parents warned teachers that they will not stand idly by and watch their children's education being disrupted for another year.
        • By acknowledging that you may have made a mistake or hurt someone else, you can help clear the air, and that will reduce your stress level.
        • It's a good way of clearing the air and moving forward.
        • It also clears the air of all the negatism that had surrounded the team over the winter and enables everyone concerned to look forward to brighter days.
        • I now think that it is essential that the Conservative Party in Parliament clears the air and determines once and for all who we want to lead the party into that election.
        • ‘I don't think it would necessarily clear the air because I don't think the air needs to be cleared,’ he said.
        Synonyms
        restore harmony, make peace, reconcile differences

  • (as) clear as day

    • Very easy to see or understand.

      I saw him clear as day
      the reason for Peter's evasiveness was suddenly as clear as day
      Example sentencesExamples
      • I loved him, I said it clear as day to him and he understood that.
      • But when you actually saw the written evidence it was as clear as day.
      • I didn't have a clue what it was and then I saw the Pope's face, clear as day.
      • They're virtually invisible to everyone else, but I see them clear as day.
      • Normally I'm aware I'm dreaming due to the subtle layer of surreality but this one was clear as day (though I can't remember any of it now, of course).
      • It is there clear as day, on public record, as said by the Prime Minister.
      • Out of the blue, like a movie, these images appear in front of me, clear as day.
      • The trophy for that triumph is clear as day with this bunch.
      • Looking around, she noticed she could see clear as day.
      • She recognized her own handwriting as clear as day on the back of the picture as he flipped it around.
      Synonyms
      obvious, evident, plain, apparent, crystal clear, as clear as crystal, transparent

  • (as) clear as mud

    • informal Not at all easy to understand.

      what the statement really means is still as clear as mud
      Example sentencesExamples
      • As I suspected, all is clear as mud at this point.
      • On the flip side, some parts of the plot that aren't explained still seem to be vital to the story, so several chapters are clear as mud.
      • The next steps are clear as mud.
      • The strangely murky waters of the UK's broadband market were stirred up once again last week, making things clear as mud, as usual.
      • It was just clear as mud to me, and I was hoping you could help me with it later on.
      Synonyms
      obscure, unclear, dense, uncertain, indeterminate, mysterious, puzzling, perplexing, baffling, mystifying, confusing, enigmatic, inexplicable, unexplained, concealed, hidden, unfathomable, incomprehensible, impenetrable, vague, ambiguous, delphic, indefinite, indistinct, hazy, foggy, nebulous, equivocal, doubtful, dubious, oblique, elliptical, oracular, cryptic, deep, abstruse, recondite, arcane, esoteric, recherché

  • clear the decks

    • Prepare for an event or course of action by dealing with anything that might hinder progress.

      为（某活动，某目的）做好准备

      the company's sale of Australian investments cleared the decks for expansion in the UK
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The Administration is clearing the decks for the second term.
      • For the last year he's been clearing the decks of any issue that might have caused a problem when the campaign proper began.
      • It was always spelt out to me that I would have to trim the wage bill and the playing staff and there has been quite a bit of clearing the decks.
      • Your Honours, may I clear the decks so far as the facts which of course are not as factual inquiry before this Court but without which we cannot win.
      • He is to abandon two central planks of the government's crime legislation as he clears the decks before announcing the start of the general election campaign, expected in the next two days.
      • ‘Obviously now things have blown and people are clearing the decks and I just think anyone who's got anything to say should say it now,’ she said.
      • The contenders are clearing the decks and making ready to do battle.
      • This is a government that is clearing the decks.
      • It's about clearing the decks for the quickest possible election date of August 7.
      • But it was a case of clearing the decks, then having a look at what was left, and trying to build from there.

  • clear one's lines

    • Make a kick sending the ball well upfield from near one's own goal line.

      〔主英橄〕发球门球

      nowadays wings must be able to clear their lines with all the authority of a fullback
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The home team were able to clear their lines in defence, and expose our back three from the middle of the field to make large gains of territory.
      • The strong wind allowed them to clear their lines by kicking upfield.
      • The basic principal of a defence must be to clear their lines and give decent ball to their comrades out field.
      • They were resorting to using aerial balls to clear their lines.
      • The opening 10 minutes saw Redhill take the game to their hosts, who were forced to resort to clearing their lines by kicking the ball out of play.

  • clear the name of

    • Show to be innocent.

      澄清（某人的）名声

      the spokesman released a statement attempting to clear his client's name

      发言人发布了一则声明，想以此澄清委托人的名声。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • And the findings will try to clear the name of the warship's commander whose career was ruined by a subsequent court martial.
      • He is now working to clear the name of a bus driver with multiple crashes to his name - all caused by someone else.
      • I wish to encourage you in your efforts to get at the real facts in this case and help clear the name of a very fine, upstanding and humanitarian man.
      • A Manchester lawyer fighting to clear the name of a convicted murderer is hoping a breakthrough could be just around the corner.
      • They are now working together as private detectives trying to clear the name of a handyman accused of stealing secret documents from the home of a rich family.
      • Legalization will not only make it safer for users but it will clear the name of the estimated 600,000 Canadians who have been convicted of simple cannabis possession.
      • For 13 years she has campaigned to clear the name of her grandfather who was shot for cowardice during the First World War.
      • He decided to confess to the scam to help clear the name of another driving instructor and school teacher who is being investigated by police.
      • A book is to be written which it is hoped will clear the name of a player thought to be involved in one of football's biggest scams.
      • But families still fight for years to clear the name of loved ones who were put to death.

  • clear the table

    • Remove dishes and cutlery from a table after a meal.

      afterwards, he cleared the table and washed up

      卡罗林收拾了饭桌，洗了碗。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Nobody will ask you to clear the table once you are finished.
      • In his haste to clear the table, he'd clumsily knocked most of the papers onto the floor.
      • Regular staff prepare the food, a semi-permanent crew sets and clears the tables.
      • Their plates were empty and Susan set about clearing the table.
      • A small Thai girl who completely cleared the table with ruthless efficiency did not go unnoticed.
      • She broke their gaze and went back to work on clearing the table.
      • He hailed them and hurried over to chat for a few minutes while Max cleared the tables.
      • Nurse Thomas smiled shyly as she moved quickly around the room, clearing the tables for the tea trays.
      • I cleared the table, keeping my disappointment at bay.
      • It had become second nature for me to clear the table for Mrs. Yates.

  • clear one's throat

    • Cough slightly so as to speak more clearly, attract attention, or to express hesitancy before saying something awkward.

      （为清晰发言，引起注意或表示迟疑）清嗓子

      he cleared his throat and spoke loudly
      Sarah had to clear her throat before answering
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Coach let us sulk for a minute or two, until finally clearing his throat, drawing our attention back to him.
      • Some flip through their programs, interested in educating themselves about the history of the piece to be performed, others reapply lipstick, and a gruff old man clears his throat before turning to speak to his formidable looking wife.
      • He coughed once, clearing his throat as the three turned and looked at him.
      • I laughed and gave him a peck on the lips again before we heard someone clearing their throat to gain our attention.
      • The sculpture emits a series of noises: the artist coughing, sniffling, clearing his throat, yawning audibly, sighing.
      • He was suffering from a heavy cold which caused him to sniffle, blow his nose, cough and clear his throat throughout his 135-minute performance.
      • Matt awkwardly clears his throat and begins to speak.
      • Josh just shook his head before clearing his throat to get some attention again.
      • I coughed, partly to clear my throat, partly to demand full attention.
      • And then I heard the sound of someone clearing their throat to get my attention.
      Synonyms
      hack, hawk, bark, clear one's throat, hem, croak, wheeze, gasp, choke, struggle for breath, fight for air

  • clear the way

    • Remove an obstacle or hindrance to allow progress.

      为…扫清道路

      the ruling could be enough to clear the way for impeachment proceedings

      作出的裁决足以为弹劾诉讼扫清道路。

      in imperative Stand back, there! Clear the way!

      往后站，喂！站一边去！

      Example sentencesExamples
      • I also hope that this will now clear the way for speedy progress on the initiative to find a suitable home for a memorial to the Women of the Second World War.
      • He said on Radio 4 that he had pleaded guilty to the disciplinary charges in ‘a tactical move’ to clear the way for his bid to become mayor.
      • The move cleared the way for a new player to get involved.
      • We are there to breach obstacles and clear the way for the fighting troops.
      • The surprise move clears the way for closing arguments, expected to begin as early as Wednesday.
      • The appeals board has attached just five minor conditions to planning for the €630 million route, clearing the way for diggers to move in on site in spring of 2007.
      • The move clears the way for the EU to apply the tariffs later this year if talks with the US fail to yield a compromise solution.
      • Meanwhile, the hacksaw lashed out at anything that stood in its path, clearing the way just enough to create forward progress.
      • Mindful of colleges' concerns, the Internal Revenue Service put off implementing these requirements, and the congressional action now clears the way to remove the roles.
      • The union is trying to sell its latest deal by promising that the pay entrenchment clause will be removed, clearing the way for further secondary pay increases.
      Synonyms
      move aside, clear the way, make a space, make room, stand back

  • in clear

    • Not in code.

      用普通文字，不使用密码

      the Russian staff practice of sending radio messages and orders in clear

      俄罗斯参谋机构用普通文字发送无线电信息和命令的演练。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • At Army Group level the Russians were using simple codes, but lower formations sent radio signals in clear.

  • in the clear

    • 1No longer in danger or under suspicion.

      脱离危险；脱离嫌疑

      the information put her in the clear

      听说这条消息使她脱离了嫌疑，查尔斯放下心来。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Just because someone in a bad spot is forced to sign a legal disclaimer, that doesn't mean the people making the decisions are in the clear morally.
      • Well, I wouldn't say they're in the clear yet, but it's certainly died down a bit.
      • So, it's still not in the clear, by any stretch of the imagination.
      • But now I've also been in the team, I am in the team, I've got those results and yeah, I'm in the clear.
      • The contract I signed initially didn't say anything past the probation period, so I was in the clear to resign without notice.
      • So, thinking I was in the clear, I went about my business, free-wheeling and fancy-free the whole time.
      • But we also saw the light and knew that by Thursday we would be in the clear.
      • You had a fleeting thought about getting caught when you made your plans three weeks ago, but you figured you were in the clear.
      • He says this now means the rest of the team is in the clear.
      • Then I was in the clear, free from any desire to smoke.
      Synonyms
      completely, totally, utterly, entirely, absolutely, thoroughly, wholly, through and through, one hundred per cent, lock, stock, and barrel

    • 2With nothing to hinder one in achieving something.

      （完成某事）不受阻碍

      a cross from O'Neill left Hughes in the clear with not even the goalkeeper to beat
      Example sentencesExamples
      • He might think he's in the clear now but that's not his real trouble.
      • Another good sweeping move again put Cooke in the clear.
      • Their only genuine chance of the half came on 34 minutes when Lee Nogan seized on a bad pass, drew a Cheltenham defender and released Michael Proctor in the clear.
      • Another fine chance went begging midway through the half when he cleverly put him in the clear, but for once the ace marksman's finishing let him down.
      • The same applies for the Hearts match, so it looks like I'm in the clear.
      • Ten minutes later and Parkin was put in the clear by Lee Bullock.
      • Just before the half hour, a inocuous-looking pass deceived Aberdeen's central defence, and he was in the clear.
      • The manoeuvre saw him finally in the clear and he finished like the proverbial express train, but alas it was all too late, and he had to settle for fourth place.
      • I think my family always knew I was a fighter and would battle it all the way, but there was still a look of surprise on their faces when I said I was in the clear.
      • Johansson found himself in the clear in the 67th minute but lofted his effort over the top after Bartlett had played the ball across the face of the area.
      Synonyms
      innocent, blameless, free from guilt, free from blame, not to blame, without fault, above reproach, beyond criticism, above suspicion, in the clear, uncensurable, unimpeachable, irreproachable, faultless, sinless, spotless, stainless, immaculate, unsullied, uncorrupted, undefiled, untainted, unblemished, untarnished, impeccable

  • out of a clear sky

    • As a complete surprise.

      完全出乎意外

      his moods blew up suddenly out of a clear sky

      他突然勃然大怒，完全莫名其妙。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Aware that such social tornadoes can twist towards them out of a clear sky, governments have learned to be cautious.
      • I've heard of lightning coming out of a clear sky.
      • When angered, people burn, things break and fly around, lightning may strike out of a clear sky.
      • However, the acts did not come out of a clear sky.

Phrasal Verbs

  • clear off (or out)

    • usually in imperativeGo away.

      〈非正式〉走开

      ‘Clear off!’ he yelled

      “走开！”他喊道。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • He's had two children by her and then in 2002 he clears off.
      Synonyms
      go away, get out, leave

  • clear something out

    • Remove the contents from something so as to tidy it or free it for alternative use.

      清空（某物）

      they told her to clear out her desk by the next day

      他们叫她第二天前清空书桌。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • It read: ‘To the person who clears the house out.’
      • Hospital and nursing home patients were cleared out and truckloads of water, ice and ready-made meals and rescue and medical teams were put on standby.
      • In addition, the basement of the dorm was cleared out to provide storage and operating space for the college outdoor club.
      • Well, the pond has been cleared out, filled with soil and now awaits planting as a bog garden.
      • All flower beds have been cleared out, trees have been planted, shrubs have been pruned and a general clean-up is takin place around the village.
      • Come January, the shops are cleared out overnight.
      • This week we are forced to raise further questions after it emerged that the museum at the hotel has been cleared out.
      • When the house was cleared out, Dad took the tools home.
      • We spent the first three months just clearing it out.
      • I'm afraid you'll have to clear your desk out by the end of the day.

  • clear up

    • 1(of an illness or other medical condition) become cured.

      （疾病等病情）被治愈

      all my health problems cleared up

      我所有的健康问题都解决了。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The condition usually clears up within 7 to 14 days.
      • They offer to change your life by clearing up chronic conditions, lifting depressions, boosting your immune system and making you happy as well as healthy.
      • Within a short while, however, the mild irritating condition completely cleared up leaving my vision clearer and brighter than before.
      • In most cases, gastroenteritis is a mild illness caused by a viral infection and clears up without the need for medical treatment.
      • Neither a condition to be cleared up nor a means to be employed, depression is and always will be a constitutive part of who she is.
      • Viral conjunctivitis does not need specific medical treatment and will clear up on its own in two to three weeks.
      • If the condition clears up quickly, ensure that the child avoids strenuous exertion for at least a week afterwards.
      • These problems usually clear up with appropriate medical care, although some may require counseling.
      • After taking medication, Sarah's condition appeared to clear up.
      • A standard vegetable-garden fungicide seems to cure it (but maybe the problem would clear up on its own).

    • 2(of the weather) become brighter.

      （天气）放晴

      I said I would fix the roof when the weather clears up
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The day started out rainy and grey but the weather managed to clear up nicely, so much so that I forgot to put on sunscreen and I got myself burned on my arms pretty badly.
      • When the weather clears up I'll be the one to take you on a tour of our fair city!
      • But the weather is expected to clear up on Sunday, they said.
      • By the time we got down there the weather had cleared up a bit and the views looking down the valleys were fabulous.
      • But, there's a small bookstore nearby that we might visit until the weather clears up.
      • The weather has cleared up a lot and it's now sunny, but still windy.
      • The weather cleared up later in the day and the sunset seemed to promise better things for the morrow.
      • For anyone living outside the UK a heatwave means that the weather has cleared up a bit and there's no need for a coat.
      • If the weather clears up a little we might even go camping.
      • Of course, the weather soon cleared up again and July started nicely.
      Synonyms
      brighten, brighten up, lighten, become light, light up, break, clear up, become bright, become brighter, become lighter, become fine, become sunny
      1. 2.1(of rain) stop.
        （雨）停，霁
        the drizzle looked unlikely to clear up
        Example sentencesExamples
        • The rain had cleared up, and all he could see were stars, stretching into unending vastness.
        • Yeah, unless it clears up but the rain is still coming down hard.
        • There didn't seem to be quite a big a rush at first this year, but they began to pack in as the day went on, when the rain cleared up.
        • But the short, heavy bursts of rain will clear up fairly quickly the following day with a return the warm sunshine and showery weather the area has been experiencing for the past few days.
        • The rain had cleared up, reduced to the slightest drizzle, and it was getting really dark.
        • The rain even cleared up by the time we got to the registry office which meant we could take photos outside.
        • I'm looking forward to some good, old fashioned, outdoor summer fun - that is, providing all this rain over here clears up.
        • The rain's cleared up; today's just grey but the air's wet.
        • I sat down with her a couple of days later - in the shade of a huge tree after the rain had cleared up - to talk with her about her life, her politics, and her writing.
        • And after three days of heavy rain, it cleared up minutes before the ceremony.
        Synonyms
        disappear, clear, go away, melt away, vanish, end

  • clear something up

    • 1Tidy something up by removing rubbish or other unwanted items.

      打扫

      Thomas decided to clear up his cottage

      他决定打扫打扫他的小屋。

      he asked the youths to clear up their litter

      他叫小孩们把他们扔的垃圾清除干净。

      I keep meaning to come down here and clear up

      我一直想来这里打扫一下。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • A new volunteer clean-up team has vowed to clear up litter hotspots.
      • They also want the council to clear up the area, and remove abandoned cars.
      • They have responsibilities for clearing up and keeping areas clean.
      • A field on the borders of Southend and Rochford has become a dangerous rubbish tip and should be cleared up immediately, a councillor said.
      • Rather than spend their time hanging around on street corners, they can be found scouring their estates for litter, clearing up play areas and planting bulbs.
      • Archaeologists clear up and tidy the remains of the past.
      • Mr Messy was very messy and asked Mr Clean and Mr Tidy to clear up his house.
      • Residents and traders are responsible for clearing up afterwards and people have commented that the street is cleaner in the morning.
      • An obsessively tidy man, he clears up after Elizabeth cooks.
      • ‘The council needs to do something about it, and I don't just mean clearing it up and moving the youths on,’ he said.
      Synonyms
      empty, empty out, void, make vacant
      tidy, tidy up, put in order, straighten up, clean up, put to rights, make shipshape, spruce up

    • 2Solve or explain something.

      解决；解释，澄清

      he wanted to clear up some misconceptions

      他想澄清一些误解。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • I want to clear something up so we get it straight.
      • The first is that I've been extremely busy at work trying to clear some things up before my three week winter break, which starts on Friday.
      • He figured the handout being passed around would clear it up a bit.
      • I quickly cleared up the confusion with a follow up text to " disregard".
      • Unless misconceptions were cleared up here at the very beginning, they were likely to reinforce already existing prejudices.
      • Tim briefly explained what Grandpa had told to him, hopefully clearing things up.
      • She could clear it up tomorrow by coming into the House and answering the questions.
      • I'm not necessarily telling you this to scare you or something, but I figured this could clear some things up.
      • And if that doesn't clear up any remaining confusion, I'm sorry.
      • OK, let's clear up what's really going on here.
      Synonyms
      solve, resolve, straighten out, find an answer to, find the answer to, answer, find the key to, decipher, break, get to the bottom of, make head or tail of, piece together, explain, expound

    • 3Cure an illness or other medical condition.

      （疾病等病情）被治愈

      folk customs prescribed sage tea to clear up measles

      民间习俗以鼠尾草煎剂来治疗麻疹。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The ailment becomes the cure and the symptoms are cleared up not by their actual remedy, but by our ignorant submission or our willful hypnosis to another glossy spin and a catchy jingle.
      • Tablets can be taken during the first outbreak to ease symptoms and help clear it up.
      • The advice giver said that ‘most people don't know’ that it can be cleared up quickly with antibiotics.
      • Well, never mind, go to the clinic and they'll prescribe something to clear it up.
      • If your teenager has bad acne, your GP can prescribe medication to help clear it up.
      • Most eye infections can be cleared up with antibiotics but even with treatment there is a risk of damage to the cornea, the transparent outer layer at the front of the eye.
      • Luckily, a German pharmacist understood my sign language and sold me a miracle cure that cleared it up in a few days.
      • If this happens, a course of antibiotics can be prescribed and this will usually clear it up quickly.
      • Garlic helps clear a cold sore up much faster than any other remedy I've tried.
      • They do sell medication for the tank and you may be able to clear it up if you treat the tank at the first sign of trouble.

Derivatives

  • clearable

    • adjective
    • The stapling apparatus is mounted and supported such that staple jams within the stapler head are clearable by an ordinary user of the reproduction machine.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The chip is an extension of already available clearable devices.
      • A study was conducted to identify the types, amounts, and radiological properties of potentially clearable soils.
      • Due to the nature of my client's work you must be eligible to live and work in the UK, and be security cleared or clearable.
      • A government consulting company in the Northern VA area is looking for a clearable junior-level network analyst to provide monitoring of multiple client servers.

  • clearness

    • noun ˈklɪənəs
    • Its advantages to him seemed to lie primarily in the fact that it can lead to much greater clearness and precision.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • It was about eleven o’ clock in the morning, mid October, with the sun not shining and a look of hard wet rain in the clearness of the foothills.
      • As they traveled, Elizabeth pointed out the specific beauties of their trip - Mont Blanc in the distance, the clearness of the river on which they sailed, and the general serenity of the world around them.
      • The warmth and humbleness of the material helps, as does the lovely clearness and simplicity of the outline.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French cler, from Latin clarus.

  • clarinet from [mid 18th century]:

    This musical term is from French clarinette, a diminutive of clarine denoting a kind of bell; it is related to Middle English clarion originally ‘a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet’, from medieval Latin clario(n-), from Latin clarus ‘clear’. From the same source come claret, clarity, clarify, clear, and declare; all Middle English.

Rhymes

adhere, Agadir, Anglosphere, appear, arrear, auctioneer, austere, balladeer, bandolier, Bashkir, beer, besmear, bier, blear, bombardier, brigadier, buccaneer, cameleer, career, cashier, cavalier, chandelier, charioteer, cheer, chevalier, chiffonier, clavier, Coetzee, cohere, commandeer, conventioneer, Cordelier, corsetière, Crimea, dear, deer, diarrhoea (US diarrhea), domineer, Dorothea, drear, ear, electioneer, emir, endear, engineer, fear, fleer, Freer, fusilier, gadgeteer, Galatea, gazetteer, gear, gondolier, gonorrhoea (US gonorrhea), Greer, grenadier, hand-rear, hear, here, Hosea, idea, interfere, Izmir, jeer, Judaea, Kashmir, Keir, kir, Korea, Lear, leer, Maria, marketeer, Medea, Meir, Melilla, mere, Mia, Mir, mishear, mountaineer, muleteer, musketeer, mutineer, near, orienteer, pamphleteer, panacea, paneer, peer, persevere, pier, Pierre, pioneer, pistoleer, privateer, profiteer, puppeteer, racketeer, ratafia, rear, revere, rhea, rocketeer, Sapir, scrutineer, sear, seer, sere, severe, Shamir, shear, sheer, sincere, smear, sneer, sonneteer, souvenir, spear, sphere, steer, stere, summiteer, Tangier, tear, tier, Trier, Tyr, veer, veneer, Vere, Vermeer, vizier, volunteer, Wear, weir, we're, year, Zaïre
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Definition of clear in US English:

clear

adjectiveˈklirˈklɪr

  • 1Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.

    清晰的，清楚的，明白的

    clear and precise directions

    明白准确的说明书。

    her handwriting was clear

    她的字迹很清楚。

    am I making myself clear?

    我这样说你明白吗？

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The implications of the refusal of the hand are clear and yet beautifully understated.
    • The display is crisp and clear and is easy to read - just how it should be.
    • The book also suggests ways of taking on this problem in a clear and direct manner that can be grasped easily by any reader.
    • It is raw, natural, with a distinct style, yet the underlying melody comes out strong and clear.
    • Instruments are clear and easy to read and the single CD sound system was excellent.
    • Suddenly, from somewhere within the motel, a bell rang out clear and strong.
    • She had a strong clear voice that you would think could only come from a woman twice her age.
    • The route planner and mapfinder are separate, but the site is clear and easy to use.
    • The switchgear has a quality feel and is well laid out, whilst the dials are clear and easy to read.
    • Can anyone suggest a good, clear, easy beginner's book to the Kabbalah?
    • With the audio, all you can say is that it's clear and you can understand what is being said.
    • It is that particular focus, with his easy and clear style of writing, that makes this volume so helpful.
    • Oddly, it was easier to have a clear conversation with someone in the Northampton area than someone in the office next door.
    • I hope I am making myself clear, because you bring up a good point with this, for me.
    • The music is crystal clear without any hiss or distortion in the mix.
    • I found the setup guide on the website extremely clear and easy to follow, so haven't tried to replicate it here.
    • Alan is very quiet and contained and clear when he's directing, and there's nothing you want more than that.
    • There has been extensive market research and field trials of various sample maps to ensure that the new maps are clear and easy to read.
    • The audio is quite good for a mono track, with dialogue clear and easy to understand.
    • I have made this point abundantly clear on more than one occasion.
    Synonyms
    understandable, comprehensible, intelligible, easy to understand, plain, direct, uncomplicated, explicit, lucid, perspicuous, coherent, logical, distinct, simple, straightforward, clearly expressed, unambiguous, clear-cut, crystal clear, accessible, user-friendly
    1. 1.1 Leaving no doubt; obvious or unambiguous.
      无疑的；显而易见的；毫不含糊的
      it was clear that they were in a trap

      他们显然中了圈套。

      a clear case of poisoning

      一起毫无疑问的投毒案。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • In this situation, it is not clear how to interpret the results of the above tests.
      • However it makes it clear there is a strong argument in favour of the system, and Britain had a duty to explore them.
      • A clear and coherent understanding of our national past is an essential building block for the future.
      • There is clear evidence of a strong vested interest in peace among all sections of Naga peoples.
      • The combined entity should also have a clear majority of independent directors.
      • It was clear to me he understood what assets he had and what he wanted to do with them.
      • That is clear from the Directive, the Act and the regulations in the Code.
      • What is clear is that both understandings are relevant to the development of international systems.
      • In doing so he became the first to propose a method of exhaustion although it is not entirely clear how well he understood his own proposal.
      • If a relationship is strong, a clear patterning to the variables will be evident.
      • I was not with her in Greece but the press reports of her remarks seem abundantly clear.
      • I do not think it is at all easy to be clear as to whether those mistakes were so inappropriate that they need to be matters of discipline.
      • There are, however, problems that impede a clear interpretation of the data.
      • But the evidence that the family was blighted already seemed abundantly clear.
      • They take some things to be true and others to be false, yet they have no clear understanding as to why they do so.
      • If the training courses had to be gazetted, then there would be a clear and an easy track for someone to follow.
      • The budget document makes this clear to anyone who understands what is going on and it does so with refreshing clarity.
      • This has been interpreted as a clear steer for councils to consider congestion charging.
      • Both images are clouded with a lack of clear understanding about their subject.
      • The rules provide a fairly clear indication of what past practice was.
      Synonyms
      obvious, evident, plain, apparent, crystal clear, as clear as crystal, transparent
    2. 1.2 Having or feeling no doubt or confusion.
      明白无疑的
      every student must be clear about what is expected

      每个学生都必须明白该做什么。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • It is important for us to get a clear idea of the way in which members approach their tasks.
      • At the time he struck me as a very enthusiastic young man with a clear idea of what he wanted to do.
      • Dostoevsky appears not to have had a clear idea of how to proceed.
      • Its editor has a clear idea of why things took off.
      • That outing has given him a clear idea about how the Olympic boxing contests would be.
      • I was then in my late twenties, and had a fairly clear idea of what I was doing.
      • My mind is perfectly clear on one point.
      • I didn't have any clear ideas as to what I was going to do with it, or even for how long I would stick at it before getting bored.
      • They have no clear idea, or simply do not think about, the complicated process of making it.
      • That is not to say that Campbell and his team do not have clear ideas about what exactly they want for the firm and what clients expect of them.
      • I learned that one ought to try to have a clear idea of where you're wanting to go.
      • Let's get a clear idea what we want it to look like when it's done.
      • Therefore parents need to inform their young daughters and sons to be clear around the idea of consent.
      • More to the point, the great adventuresses of French fiction usually had a clear idea of what they were up to.
      • I've followed everything all the parties have said, and now have a clear idea of the major differences.
      • The device of the gathering for a family portrait gives the audience a clear idea of who's who.
      • This checklist would give the student a clear idea of what to look for when choosing a creative-writing course.
      • Don't rush off to the media without a clear idea of what you want to accomplish.
      • Did you have a clear idea about how long it would take to impose your ideas on the team?
      • At least everyone is clear on what an exclamation mark is for, even if they overuse it.

  • 2(of a substance) transparent; unclouded.

    （物质）透明的，清澈的

    the clear glass of the French windows

    落地窗上透明的玻璃。

    a stream of clear water

    清澈的小溪。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Mix a teaspoon of clear honey with one drop of rose water and apply to the lips before bed.
    • Some individuals are able to get a similar result by coating nails with clear polish.
    • Try that, he says, thrusting a glass brimming with clear liquid in my direction.
    • The doc recommended that we keep him off solid foods and on clear fluids for at least 24 hours.
    • Place the tray over a heating pad and cover it with a piece of glass or clear plastic.
    • The tea must be brewed in a teapot, preferably made of glass so that a glimpse of the clear amber liquid adds to the delight.
    • Wash the mushrooms under clear water, dry on a towel, and cut the large ones in smaller pieces.
    • He pauses to pour ice water into a clear glass tumbler, and drinks from it heartily.
    • As she put the roses into clear water, she knew with out a shadow of a doubt that she was loved.
    • A little water spilled over the blue top, speckling the darkly varnished wood with clear droplets of water.
    • People are encouraged to begin to drink and eat as soon as they feel ready, starting with clear fluids such as water or apple juice.
    • Remove from heat, stir in one teaspoon of clear honey and pour the mixture into a ceramic bowl.
    • It was the same guy from the couch, holding a glass of clear liquid and looking concerned.
    • It was a perfect Swedish June, with the sun striking buttery lights off still clear water.
    • It was a gorgeous bowl of strawberries in a beautiful, gleaming clear glass bowl.
    • A light, clear soup is a great appetiser, and sipping fizzy drinks makes it easier to prolong a meal.
    • Chemists then adjust the mixture, so as to maintain compatibility with the clear glass.
    • The water was clear as the air and the wildflowers looked as if they had never been touched.
    • The holder, bought in Italy, is clear plastic and fractionally larger than the card.
    • While many of the beaches are black with volcanic mud, others are coral, with very clear water.
    Synonyms
    transparent, limpid, pellucid, translucent, crystalline, crystal clear, glassy, glass-like
    1. 2.1 Free of cloud, mist, or rain.
      晴朗的
      the day was fine and clear

      天气晴朗无云。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • I was lucky it turned out to be a clear night and no rain would get in the way of my plan.
      • Here in the UK we wait all year for a decent day of weather and then complain about it within the first few minutes of clear sky.
      • Her eyes were greeted by a clear sky, save for a few thin puffs of clouds here and there.
      • We join overnight guests in the outdoor pool where we look for meteors in the crystal clear, star-studded sky.
      • I was delighted and relieved that the weather was clear and the cloud base was high, so she could see for herself how lovely it is.
      • Peering into an evening sky, clear of clouds, is one of life's more rewarding moments.
      • The sky was clear and dazzling, and there was not even a cloud in the sky to warn him of dreary days.
      • We of course wanted clear skies or our efforts would be thwarted but the morning had been very overcast and we were not hopeful.
      • They all looked up and saw the dark clouds were disappearing towards the west and the sky was clear.
      • The view from the window may not be as clear and free of cloud as we would wish.
      • These are occasions that stand out on the Irish sporting calendar, like stars in a clear sky.
      • The afternoon is warm though the sky is not entirely clear.
      • Mars is whizzing by, the skies are clear - and I can't get my telescope to work!
      • It was a clear night, no clouds to release any surprise showers, just stars dotting the navy sky like diamonds.
      • It was a clear night and there isn't anything behind the tree upon which a shadow could be cast.
      • Much as I delight in really dramatic sunsets, there's a special, quiet joy to be had when the sky is clear of clouds.
      • You need a clear sky, with just enough cloud to tease some of the more dramatic colours out of the sunbeams.
      • The sky was perfectly clear; the moon, a strip of curved ribbon, gleamed brightly.
      • It was three o'clock in the afternoon and the sun was baking down from a clear sky.
      • There was a brisk breeze coming in across the North Sea but clear skies and bright sunshine made it pleasant even so.
      Synonyms
      bright, cloudless, unclouded, without a cloud in the sky, fair, fine, light, undimmed
    2. 2.2 (of a person's skin) free from blemishes.
      （人的皮肤）光洁无瑕的
      Example sentencesExamples
      • He had clear olive skin, short brown hair and the most intense brown eyes she had ever seen.
      • The face is large and full, the complexion pale and often not very clear, being subject to skin disorders.
      • His skin was white and wonderfully clear.
      • Her skin used to be clear, but now it was blotchy and there were still a few nasty bruises on her bony legs.
      • He was doing far worse than the last time I saw him when his skin was almost clear.
      Synonyms
      unblemished, spot-free
    3. 2.3 (of a person's eyes) unclouded; shining.
      （人的眼睛）清亮的
      I looked into her clear gray eyes

      我注视她清亮的灰色眼眸。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Ryan's eyes were clear, large and blue, two saucers in a freckled face.
      • The girl child had merry, clear eyes and long golden hair that strayed free.
      • He was smaller, younger than the others, but he had big, blue, clear eyes.
      • The fiery orange eyes were perfectly clear and glinted as he opened them.
      • The child's eyes were clear and after a moment began to actively explore the clinic.
      • He had wavy brown hair and clear gray eyes, as well as a strong, towering build and a flawless smile.
      • He had dark spiky hair and clear eyes that he couldn't decide were green or blue.
      • He knew this would be the last time he looked so closely into her clear eyes.
      • His eyes were clear and he looked to be in less pain then he had for quite some time.
      • Her face and hair were covered with blood and dirt, but her apple eyes were clear and sharp.
      • She looked at him with her huge clear eyes and he felt like someone had punched him.
      • My eyes are clear, but I can see no color in the new pair of glasses.
      • He stood upright, his back as straight as a child's, and his eyes were clear and grey.
      • Her eyes are clear and bright and there's no trace of pain or anguish on her pixie face.
      • He was leaning in front of her, hands between her head, without even a smile on his voice, but his eyes were clear, focused.
      • The urge to console her, hold her until her eyes were clear came strong in that instant.
      • Her eyes were clear now, no longer clouded by the effects of nicotine and hard liquor.
      • She was forty, with long black hair that had a few gray strands in it and clear eyes.
      • He had clear gray eyes and a quaintly wide mouth that made him look kind of like a duck in a cute way.
      • However, the eyes were clear, clean even, and there was the beginnings of a smile to be seen.
    4. 2.4 (of a color) pure and intense.
      （颜色）纯烈的
      clear blue delphiniums

      浓蓝色的飞燕草。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Utterly relaxed, she was lying clean and pure in a pool of warm, clear blue, naked and bathed in light.
      • On the left side of his chest there were clear blue bruises and also on his abdomen.
      • Beauty is generally perceived as a good clear colour and transparency, as shown by fine emeralds or rubies.
      • Behind them, a lady with one green eye and the other a clear blue was selling marionettes.
      • It could be produced in many bright, clear colours, and had long life and durability.
      • Broth in an uninoculated tube was clear blue and without a pellicle or precipitate.
      • Our first port of call was a small clear blue pool at the bottom of the stairs.
      • Colours are clear and bold and the technique is smooth and glossy.
      • His eyes were still that same clear blue, and they were certain that there was a smile on his face.
      • To my astonishment, it was no longer a clear blue, but had turned to a hazel sort of green.
      • In winter, the colour changes to a clear white, broken only by a black tip on the tail.
      • The sky was a crisp, clear blue and the trees were every shade of yellow, orange and red.
      • They were the clear blue color she so clearly recalled, the same color of river her mother's had been.
      • I could see the clock at the other side of the room and all the colours were so clear.
      • Everything was a forest green or a clear blue, with patches of sunlight here and there.
      • The colour is clear and some inclusions of biotite and melt are present.
      • It should come out a clear dark amber colour and have a lovely flavour.
      • It's a silvery world of mauves, soft greens and occasional outbursts of clear colour.
      • It bulldozed through those boundaries and broke into clear blue space.
      • The pupils were black, and surrounding them was a ring of clear blue.
    5. 2.5archaic (of a fire) burning with little smoke.
      〈古〉（火）无烟的
      a bright, clear flame

      一团明亮无烟的火焰。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • As it heated he held his hands close to the clear flame, worked his knuckles loose.

  • 3Free of any obstructions or unwanted objects.

    畅通的；无阻的

    with a clear road ahead he shifted into high gear

    看到前面的路畅通无阻，他将车换到高速挡。

    I had a clear view in both directions

    两个方向我都看得清清楚楚。

    his desktop was almost clear

    他桌上几乎什么都没有。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In a car sit in the front seat if possible so you can get a clear view of the road.
    • It meant the rallying duo would have a clear road ahead of them at the start of second day.
    • You can check if a car is clear of any outstanding finance deals by contacting companies that research the car's history for you.
    • I enjoy keeping the garden clear of old raspberry canes, intrusive crab grass, and debris.
    • In heavy rain, the fastest speed of the windscreen wipers is inadequate to keep the view ahead clear.
    • My wardrobes are clear of posters and postcards and the fixture list is now binned.
    • One lane was soon opened and the road was clear by the afternoon.
    • All aspects of the dialogue, effects and music are free and clear of any distortion.
    • But even inside the exclusion zone, the middle of the road was quite clear of snow.
    • Directional effects are utilized in multiple scenes while the dialogue is all clear of any excessive hiss or distortion.
    • I was driving and waited until the road ahead was clear before attempting to overtake.
    • By Friday afternoon, the shrine appeared empty, clear of the visitors and the militants.
    • The small amount of sail left a clear view ahead, so he came back and joined her when he had fastened the ropes to his satisfaction.
    • All aspects of the soundtrack are free and clear of any excessive noise or distortion.
    • It would also serve the purpose of keeping the river clear of weeds and watercress.
    • When the road ahead is clear, it smoothly accelerates to the speed originally set by the driver.
    • We ask all parents to keep the gateway clear at school times.
    Synonyms
    unobstructed, unblocked, passable, unimpeded, open, empty, free, unlimited, unrestricted, unhindered
    1. 3.1 (of a period of time) free of any appointments or commitments.
      （一段时间）空闲的
      the following Saturday, Mattie had a clear day

      随后的星期六马蒂一整天都有空。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Chose a clear day to mend a broken fence covered in a climber, as it will be a time-consuming job to untie and untangle the plant.
    2. 3.2predicative (of a person) free of something undesirable or unpleasant.
      （人）清除了（令人不快的东西）的
      after 18 months of treatment he was clear of TB

      经过18个月的治疗，他的肺结核治愈了。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Chris is a naturally fit guy, and as soon as he was clear of injury he was ready to come back into the team.
      • She said he was now clear of heroin and planned to resume his work when he was released from jail.
      • Both were later found to be clear of the disease and it is understood that they're attending lessons as usual.
      • Sadly, after believing he was clear of the cancer, it has returned and has now moved to his liver.
      • He began to improve within days, and as far as the doctors can tell, he is now clear of the cancer.
      • A fund was set up in her name, and she is now clear of leukemia and back in Baghdad with her family.
      • But now - just before her eighth birthday - a scan has shown she is clear of the disease.
      • She continued to go for yearly check-ups and was told she was clear.
      • Her career was back on the up again when she was welcomed back into the fold this summer, and it looked as though she was clear of problems.
      • The musician believes he is clear of the disease following treatment at London's Royal Marsden Hospital.
      Synonyms
      free, devoid, empty, vacant, void
    3. 3.3 (of a person's mind) free of anything that impairs logical thought.
      （人的心智）清醒的
      in the morning, with a clear head, she would tackle all her problems

      早上头脑清醒时，她会应付所有的问题。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • She returned to the golden light with a clear mind and told herself to wake up.
      • I think I can face up to my confessor with a clear mind that I have done good deeds in this world.
      • An empty desk, a clear mind and a burst of determination ought not to be wasted.
      • Thank you for providing a place safe from all the media frenzy to look at the current situation with a clear mind.
      • Plus, now that you have been scattered into a vapor, you no longer have a clear mind.
      • Some claim that he refused treatment of this and other pain killers so that, despite his pain, his mind was clear for his music.
      • His mind was clear to the end and his suffering must have been extreme for him to make the request he did.
      • You have got to have a clear mind to play this game and my mind's just not there at the moment.
      • We'll need clear minds tomorrow and for the rest of the four weeks.
      • He is a writer with a clear mind and a vigorous style, who knows a great deal and how to express it.
      • And once the decision had been made, his mind was clear and he was free to play the way he knew he could.
      • Such activities are vital to ensure he can face the challenges of his work with a clear mind.
      • There were quite a few things that she needed to worry about now that she had a clear mind.
      • The void is full of potential, just like a clear mind free of eccentricities, prejudices and egos.
      • I trust the Scottish Football Association, who already have a clear mind about this.
      • When you have had a hard time, your experience will help you teach with a clear mind.
      • My mind was clear and the only words flowing were the words my younger sister had just said.
      • He wanted me to clean my bad thoughts away, so my mind was clear.
      • Until Monday, I'll leave my opinions to the side and watch it with a clear mind to see how things turn out.
      • I aim to go to sleep with a clear mind, the conflicts of the day resolved and my soul reconciled.
      Synonyms
      logical, rational, well thought out, lucid, coherent, cogent, systematic, methodical, organized, well organized, well expressed, well presented, considered, sensible, intelligent
    4. 3.4 (of a person's conscience) free of guilt.
      （人的皮肤）光洁无瑕的
      Example sentencesExamples
      • When I went to prison I had a clear conscience and when I got out I had a clear conscience.
      • The answer is now less impressive, but it can be given with certainty and with a clear conscience.
      • My conscience is clear and if I had to make the same decisions again, I would.
      • He said he will put the story right in time and he has a clear conscience.
      • Anyway, I was glad to help and can now return to California with a clear conscience.
      • He was trying to convince himself that he had not cheated, which showed he didn't have a clear conscience.
      • He angrily denied the claims, saying his conscience was clear.
      • He's proved his point long ago and could pack it in tomorrow if he wanted with a clear conscience.
      • For our part we have a clear conscience, as we will not accept donations from such companies.
      • Of course this could just be my tortured logic enabling me to vote for him with a clear conscience…
      • If I woke up some morning and said it was not for me, I'd have an absolutely clear conscience.
      • Politics, in many ways, does not delight in a clear conscience and clean hands.
      • My conscience is clear, but I now dread having anything to do with reporting anything to the authorities.
      • When it came, she was armed with tissues and a clear conscience for what she knew had to be done.
      • My conscience is clear and I wish to help the inquiry in any way that I can.
      • My conscience is clear as I know we gave her the best we could with what we had available to us.
      • These facts he could deliver with a clear conscience and a straight face, and he did.
      • I would like to remind the Cabinet Ministers that a clear conscience is a soft pillow.
      • Earlier in the week she had appeared before MPs to say she did not intend to resign because she had a clear conscience.
      • Only then can we carry out the third and final step with a clear conscience.
      Synonyms
      untroubled, undisturbed, unworried, unperturbed, unconcerned, unbothered, with no qualms

  • 4clear ofpredicative Not touching; away from.

    未碰触的；悬离的

    the truck was wedged in the ditch, one wheel clear of the ground

    卡车陷进了沟里，一个轮子悬空着。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • His grateful passengers disembark and head for their cars, parked on either side of the road clear of the water.

  • 5attributive (of a sum of money) net.

    （钱款）净得的，纯收入的

    a clear profit of $1,100

    1，100英镑的纯利润。

    Synonyms
    after taxes, after deductions, take-home, final

  • 6Phonetics
    Denoting a palatalized form of the sound of the letter l (as in leaf in most accents of English).

    〔语音〕（字母l的音）发音清晰的（如英格兰东南部英语leaf中的l）。常与DARK 相对

    Often contrasted with dark
adverbˈklirˈklɪr

  • 1So as to be out of the way of or away from.

    让开；离开

    he leapt clear of the car

    他一下跳离，让开了来车。

    stand clear, I'll start the plane up

    站远点，我要发动飞机了。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Always keep your fingers well clear of their claws.
    • If there's something absolutely petty going on, just stay clear of it and get out of the way, because it just boils up.
    • After landing, we taxied clear of the runway and immediately shut down the aircraft.
    • It was clear the Italian couple and Russians were aghast but keeping clear of interfering.
    • Her body was thrown clear of the single-decker bus as it rounded a corner.
    • For, he told his fans to stay clear of supporting issues that had political overtones.
    • After an experience like that, I warned all my friends to steer well clear of diving out of aeroplanes.
    • That allows you to consistently run at your peak, to consistently run the fast times, to stay clear of your pursuers.
    • From the start the pace was on with four competitors breaking clear of the pack and setting a blistering pace.
    • He says the girls were on grass beyond the footpath, and well clear of the roadway.
    • He held his nerve as the roars of the crowd echoed in his ears and silky footwork took him clear of desperate tackles.
    • But the palace, ever the wiser, is steering clear of the controversy.
    • Our warning system was non-existent, so everybody tried to stay clear of the field.
    • Native birds, he said, were not at risk because they stayed clear of the starling horde.
    • When she was clear of the car, she turned and dashed into the hedge of the neighbor's yard.
    • The older woman was thrown clear of the vehicle and received only minor injuries.
    • The best that a win can do for them is help them steer clear of the relegation zone.
    • Directional control was maintained and the aircraft was taxied clear of the runway.
    • Stay well clear of them as they are all blood sucking parasites.
    • It went down and I worked it around the stern, keeping the line clear of the lower unit.
    Synonyms
    away from, apart from, beyond, at a distance from, at a safe distance from, out of contact with
    1. 1.1 So as not to be obstructed or cluttered.
      清除了地；理清了地
      the floor had been swept clear of litter

      地板已扫得一尘不染。

  • 2Completely.

    全的，整的；满的，足的

    he had time to get clear away

    他有时间全身而退。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He stepped forward and embraced his son, lifting him clear off the ground.
    • John glared back at him, tempted to shove him clear off the railing.
    Synonyms
    completely, entirely, thoroughly, fully, wholly, totally, utterly, quite, altogether
    1. 2.1clear toNorth American All the way to.
      〈主北美〉一直
      you could see clear to the bottom of the lagoon

      你能一直看到泻湖湖底。

verbˈklirˈklɪr

  • 1with object Remove an obstruction or unwanted item or items from.

    畅通的；无阻的

    the drive had been cleared of snow

    车道上的雪已扫清。

    Carolyn cleared the table and washed up

    卡罗林收拾了饭桌，洗了碗。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It took me a few minutes to clear it from my laundry and shake it free from my finger tips.
    • When the table was finally cleared away, we brought the plates to the kitchen and started to wash them.
    • The crop stack would then be cleared of any rodents.
    • It was mid-morning by the time the snow plough had cleared a path down the lane.
    • The cobwebs were finally cleared out of his head and his alertness had returned.
    • It has been cleared of rats and other introduced predators.
    • Angioplasty is a popular procedure for clearing clogged arteries and veins, but it can also be risky.
    • This island was named by Captain Cook and has been cleared of rats and vermin so as to be used as a bird sanctuary.
    • Credit must go to the ground staff and the club's trainees and youth coaching staff who on Saturday cleared the pitch of snow to ensure the game was able to go ahead.
    • Venting worked and smoke has been cleared from his lungs.
    • Bulldozers have cleared debris from some of the city's main arteries.
    • Purification is about clearing the path to our destination so we're free to enjoy the sights along our journey.
    • The ship's dining room has been cleared of the tables and the last dance has just finished.
    • He sat down at the dirty table, clearing a space to set his arms.
    • Her mother gave her a smile as she began clearing the table of dirty plates.
    • Whatever the weather, Cumbria County Council is bound by law to send the snow plough out to clear the highways.
    • Tables were cleared promptly which is usually a good sign.
    • I was curious about the huge chunks of snow on the sides of the road, but then realised that it was because snow graders had come along earlier and cleared the road of snow.
    • He coughed a few times, clearing his liquid filled throat.
    • Back when every farm dugout was cleared of snow by mid-December and hand-me-down skates were laced up over hand-me-down boots.
    Synonyms
    empty, void
    unblock, unclog, unstop
    remove, take away, carry away, move, shift, tidy away, tidy up
    1. 1.1with object Free (land) for cultivation or building by removing vegetation or existing structures.
      开拓，开垦（土地）
      the embankment was cleared for a new section of line
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Before they could start farming the land had to be cleared which was a back breaking job with the primitive equipment in use at that time.
      • The fossils were uncovered when land was being cleared for an olive orchard.
      • Thoreau realized that the land had been cleared about 15 years previous to him moving there, and there were still a lot of stumps stuck in the ground.
      • Elsewhere, land was cleared and sold for new housing and office developments.
      • Then the land had to be cleared, and extra help engaged all while the wives were ‘fretful and homesick’.
      • The council first received a complaint in January that vegetation was being cleared at the property.
      • Woodland grew back on land which had been cleared.
      • There is concern though that some of the land has been poorly cleared and is now turning back into scrub.
      • Land had to be cleared, vegetables put in, crops sown.
      • The farmers cleared the land, cultivated rye and flax, and raised cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry.
      • More vegetation has been cleared in Victoria than any other part of Australia, with over 60 percent of its natural vegetation gone.
      • The planters contributed their share to the problem by clearing their forested family lands to grow coffee.
      • There are many very nice large festivals that have private land that has been cleared and is beautiful for camping.
      • Once the land has been cleared, the paid thugs are amazed to discover that the new owners are their military patrons - and that they are still poor.
      • At the same time, shrublands and forests began to be cleared and converted to dry farming.
      • In the Alpine regions, south-facing mountain slopes have been cleared for pasture land and crops.
      • The lithic finds, many of which are arrow heads, date back to the days of the forest, before the low-lying coastal lands were cleared and cultivated.
      • Two-hundred and sixty million acres of US forestland have been cleared for crop land to produce the meat-centered diet.
      • These early families set to work clearing the land, building shelters, and planting crops.
      • One option could be to follow the North-East and give unwanted blocks of flats away for a few pounds to private buyers who could pay for the land to be cleared and redeveloped.
    2. 1.2with object Cause people to leave (a building or place)
      遣散，清空（某建筑，某地）的人员
      the wardens shouted a warning and cleared the streets

      民防队员大声发出警告，遣散了街道上的人员。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Beggars will be cleared from city centre streets and fined or imprisoned under police plans to tackle aggressive behaviour and improve Scotland's image.
      • After half an hour or so, they removed the hazard, and cleared the scene, allowing us to go back to work.
      • We went through all of the building and cleared all of the rooms.
      • A campaign to clear York streets of beggars has got off to a promising start, according to those running it.
      • They continued down Cedar Lane, having cleared the last populated places.
      • By 6pm, riot police had begun to clear the city centre, forcing the crowds out towards Westgate.
      • We thought that they would take our warning seriously and clear the building.
      • The incident caused congestion on surrounding roads as police cleared the area.
      • Ideally a building should be cleared from the top downwards.
      • The crowd left shortly after police cleared the building, heading home with sleeping bags and supplies they brought to convert the building into a place for people to live.
      • The streets below were quickly cleared by police.
      • They have assisted in clearing buildings and homes, because it's a manpower-intensive battle in the urban terrain.
      • Knowing the gas inside the cylinders had overheated, firefighters had no choice but to order roads and homes to be cleared within a 200m radius of the site.
      • Forty staff from Westminster then helped workers from the Royal Parks to clear the Mall and neighbouring parks.
      Synonyms
      evacuate, empty, make empty, make vacant
    3. 1.3no object Gradually go away or disappear.
      渐渐离开；渐渐消失
      the fever clears in two to four weeks

      二至四周烧就会退了。

      the mist had cleared away

      薄雾已散。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Stand by your brand in slow times, and watch it grow when the storm clears.
      • The situation is at the stage where the total damage cannot be estimated, because the water has not cleared, as yet, and unfortunately today they are expecting more rain.
      • With the early morning rain well cleared, the teams took the field in bright sunshine and calm conditions.
      • By evening the mood was festive again, and the rain had cleared.
      • Some investors figure that when the smoke clears, Brazil will be solid.
      • I told the kid to watch the sky in the east because as the clouds cleared in the west, the sun peeked through.
      • It had stopped raining and clouds had cleared showing the sky's spectacular show of sparkling lights.
      • He saw the clouds had cleared from the sky and the sun was shining.
      • The smoke cleared to reveal the floor covered with black and dark green snakes of all lengths and speeds.
      • The rain had cleared, a rainbow was high above amongst the clouds, a fluffy white only a hint of dull grey round the edges.
      • The rain would partially clear on Saturday when the cold front causing it moved away to the interior.
      • The television fizzed for a second and the distortion began to clear.
      • My condition began clearing that first week, but I continued seeing him for treatment.
      • Now that the dust has cleared I should begin by thanking you all for your words of support and encouragement last week.
      • Or, a company may need so much drastic fixing that a full-timer would just be resented too much if he stayed after the storm cleared.
      • After the earlier downpours, the rain clouds cleared and the sun arrived just in time for Saturday's colourful street procession.
      • After a stinking, smelly day, the clouds and muck cleared, and wandering down Oxford Street you can feel the sense of a city starting to shed its seasonal cocoon.
      • The dry season is finally here, and after six months the rain and humidity have disappeared and the clouds have cleared.
      • The rain had stopped and the clouds had cleared for the most part.
      • Sound systems were connected up and barbecues were lit and then the fog cleared, the rain stopped and the sun came out.
      Synonyms
      disappear, go away, melt away, vanish, end
    4. 1.4no object Become free of cloud or rain.
      晴朗的
      we'll go out if the weather clears

      如果天放晴我们就外出。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • After a week of heavy rain the weather cleared just in time for the first event of 2004.
      • After weeks of fog, wind and rain the weather suddenly cleared to allow for a helicopter trip to try and locate them.
      • The players practised in rain yesterday and the long range forecast for tomorrow is cloudy, showers in the morning, but clearing in the afternoon.
      • There was a very brief spatter of rain, evaporating almost instantly as the drops hit the pavement, and then it stopped, the sky cleared, and there was no sign of rain to be seen once more.
      • It was still very muddy, but the rain had stopped and the sky was clearing.
      • It was almost dawn, the sky was clearing, the crows had started cawing and the birds were chirping all around.
      • She looked toward the sky, which had cleared from the rain.
      • Stepping outside, he noticed the rain had stopped, the sky had cleared, but the sun was setting.
      • I had the good fortune to be outside under the stars when the sky cleared on Sunday.
      • There was relief all around when the shower turned out to be only a brief one that dwindled into a sporadic drizzle that soon stopped as the sky cleared.
      • And by evening's end, the skies even cleared to reveal a stunning display of northern lights.
      • I looked up to see a sky clearing down to the horizon, with no sign of rain cloud.
      • The sky cleared to the west in Maryland, but it was raining in Delaware.
      • Generally there is a short thunderstorm in the afternoon and then the weather clears, but we had hardly any rain.
      • The sky began to clear and there were puffy white clouds forming as the evening faded away.
      • The skies slowly cleared and the cumulus clouds got friendlier as the day went on.
      • We made landfall at Barra in September last year, and once the rain stopped and the sky cleared, agreed that the scenery was as beautiful as anything we'd seen on our trip.
      • But the weather had finally cleared up, leaving them no more excuses.
      • But then, in one of those astonishingly swift changes for which the Himalayas are renowned, the rain stopped, the sky cleared, and sun shone brightly.
      • But lo and behold as the round progressed the skies cleared and we had some fine and excellent golf weather.
      Synonyms
      brighten, brighten up, lighten, become light, light up, break, clear up, become bright, become brighter, become lighter, become fine, become sunny
    5. 1.5no object (of a person's face or expression) assume a happier aspect following confusion or distress.
      （人脸，表情）（疑惑或沮丧后）展颜而欢
      for a moment, Sam was confused; then his expression cleared

      萨姆一阵疑惑，随后展颜而欢。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • However that intoxicated expression immediately cleared when he recognized the face of the girl.
      • His glazed expression cleared slightly, and he smiled at her, motioning for her to join him.
      • They talked more openly when they knew I was a dancer, their faces cleared with recognition when I told them where I worked, and some looked envious.
      • The old crone's expression cleared at his last words.
      • His lower lip started to push out, but then his expression cleared.
      • She looked surprised for a moment, then laughed, her expression clearing.
      • But apparently, his memory took a few minutes to get itself right, because his expression cleared and realization dawned.
      • Then his expression cleared and he looked back and nodded.
      • She looks faintly surprised, and then her face clears.
      • She glanced down at him, and at once her expression cleared, and she smiled genuinely at him.
      • Then his face cleared, and he looked up with a broad smile on his face, as though a light bulb had flicked on in his mind.
      • Then his expression cleared and he turned to head down the stairs.
      • His expression cleared, became serious, and a frisson of fear crawled down my spine.
      • Then the expression cleared and he was grinning at John.
      • I waved the half-empty box weakly, and while his fingers lingered, his expression cleared.
      • She sounded angry, but after she chewed on her lip a little, her face cleared again.
      • She looked confused by my good manners, then her face cleared as if the sun had just dawned.
      • Then he sat forward, his expression clearing and offered a slight smile.
      • But then his expression cleared and he looked down at her with a semblance of calm.
      • But then his face cleared and became calm suddenly.

  • 2with object Remove (an obstruction or unwanted item) from somewhere.

    畅通的；无阻的

    Karen cleared the dirty plates
    park staff cleared away dead trees

    公园工作人员去除了枯死树木。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • They will help police with motorway accidents, removing damaged and abandoned vehicles and clearing debris from the road.
    • In some parts of Sofia, residents awoke to find that their refuse had been cleared.
    • I cleared magazines, guitar strings, and dirty clothes out of the way so he could sit beside me.
    • With any luck, clearing the worst away would bring natural economic forces into play.
    • We dug the culvert out clearing all the debris that was found in the culvert.
    • I cleared the final patch of weeds which was blocking progress.
    • The fire force officials rushed to the spot and cleared the uprooted trees to enable free flow of traffic.
    • These volunteers spent a few hours removing the sand from the footpath and clearing the seaweed from the slipway leading onto the beach.
    • There are signs of hope as people start to clear the rubble and sludge from their homes.
    • The stormy water has cleared some of the plankton and visibility is up to about 15m, though this is still a low reading by west coast standards.
    • They whispered to the tall man as they cleared dirty plates off the table and replaced them with platters of desserts.
    • That has forced manufacturers to rely on deep price cuts to clear their unwanted inventories.
    • The fire was restarted and the debris was eventually cleared away.
    Synonyms
    empty, void
    unblock, unclog, unstop
    remove, take away, carry away, move, shift, tidy away, tidy up
    get rid of, throw away, throw out, discard, dispose of, dump, bin, scrap, do away with, jettison, eject, eliminate, throw on the scrapheap
    1. 2.1 (in soccer and other sports) send (the ball) away from the area near one's goal.
      〔主英足〕踢出解围球
      McAllister's lob was cleared off the line by Kernaghan
      no object Clarke headed towards the net but Nicol cleared
      Example sentencesExamples
      • He can leave some big rebounds and doesn't get a lot of help from his defensemen in clearing them away or in removing the opposition from the crease.
      • The German side win a free-kick outside the Chelsea box on the left flank, but the visitors clear.
      • The shot hit the post before being cleared to safety.
      • However his angled shot went across the goal and was cleared to safety.
      • The next thing to remember when clearing into triple threat is to never, and I mean never, take and put the ball up over your head immediately.
    2. 2.2 Discharge (a debt)
      清偿（债务）
      at the moment I'm clearing debts
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The compensation will enable her to clear her debts, repay the money she borrowed from her mother and make a fresh start.
      • It was hoped that if gifts continued to come in the entire debt could be cleared.
      • After the debt has been cleared, and a better standard of player purchased, what then?
      • In another, a substantial proportion of the debt has been cleared.
      • If you have ever tried to pay off your five hundred on the credit card you will know how hard debt is to clear.
      • He predicted that between 100,000 to 200,000 people would lose their jobs as banks focus on cleaning up their books and clearing bad debts.
      • Hence, after your 25 years are up, your entire debt will have been cleared.
      • His first act as owner was to clear £150,000 of debts and take the club full-time.
      • You only receive free credit if you clear the debt off in full at the end of the month.
      • There are evil guys to fend off; there is a debt to be cleared.
      • A student in debt is trying to clear his overdraft by starting a website to help others manage their cash.
      • They had received a lot of support and with a grant of €30,000 due from the County Council the debt for the development will be cleared.
      • She has spent the last 18 months appealing for her debt to be cleared.
      • Its payment hierarchy means you clear the cheapest debt first.
      • However the project will not begin until all debts have been cleared from phase one.
      • As he ran he reviewed in his mind the balance sheets of his new firm, the debts that were being cleared, the reputation he was re-establishing.
      • The money raised goes towards clearing some of the debt on the building.
      • Of course, this means we pay more in interest and are even tempted to think that our debts have been magically cleared and so we start spending again.
      • I resolved to dig myself out of this mess and, following a hard-earned windfall and the sale of some shares, I cleared all of my debts in a very short time.
      • I use them for hotels abroad and rail fares, but I've never borrowed a penny on credit since I cleared £28,000 of debt in 2001.
      Synonyms
      pay off, pay, repay, settle, discharge, square, make good, honour, defray, satisfy, account for, remit, liquidate

  • 3with object Get past or over (something) safely or without touching it.

    穿过；越过

    the plane rose high enough to clear the trees

    飞机升高，足以越过树林。

    she cleared 1.50 metres in the high jump

    跳高中她跳过了1.50米的高度。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • You can see he clearly was not picked up high enough and barely cleared the ropes.
    • Once it clumsily clears the runway, it takes off.
    • The project has been launched but it cannot take off without clearing the hurdles.
    • As he was still moving, the SUV roared past, barely clearing his car.
    • I got as high up in the eddy as I could, so I would have enough speed to clear the hole.
    • After clearing a very steep hill, the plane banks and dips abruptly to a tiny runway that ends brusquely on St. Jean's beach.
    • Once you can do this easily, you know you can jump high enough to clear the curb.
    • They nimbly cleared bows of fallen trees as they ran, pushing their legs to go faster and harder.
    • If the property is already developed, those obstacles would already be cleared and the property would be worth more.
    • The angel on top of the tree barely cleared the crystal chandelier that hung from the ceiling.
    • Owen's shot cleared the bar but the point had been made.
    • To get there, some obstacles will have to be cleared.
    • What happens when a community built on oppression and struggle clears its final hurdle?
    Synonyms
    go over, get past, go above, pass over, sail over

  • 4with object Officially show or declare (someone) to be innocent.

    显示（某人）无罪；宣布（某人）无罪

    his sport's ruling body had cleared him of cheating

    他所属的体育管辖部门宣布他不曾在比赛中作弊。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The ICC has cleared him from any suspect action.
    • So she's cleared in my book.
    • The 15-year-old boy cleared yesterday was the second teenager to be found not guilty of involvement.
    • His family had filed a lawsuit accusing the federal government of violating his civil rights and holding him after the FBI cleared him of suspicion.
    • He was given a life sentence but cleared of murder after a re-trial.
    • Those charged stepped down from office pending a decision by the Commission of Inquiry, but were duly cleared.
    • An independent appeal panel cleared her in July 1995 after doubt was cast as to the accuracy of the tests carried out.
    • The clown is taken in by the police and is cleared of the charges.
    • Although he was cleared on all counts, this one-time superstar has had his world and his psyche very publicly ripped apart.
    • Meanwhile, the police officers involved in the fatal chase were cleared of any wrongdoing.
    • The other 120 patients have been cleared of having bird flu.
    • So even if he's cleared in both those appeals, it's not definite that he will go back into the team?
    • Once his name was cleared of the charges, the adoration for him was spontaneous.
    • She spent 18 nightmare months in jail before the evidence on her double murder conviction was discredited and she was cleared on appeal in December 2003.
    • All four were cleared by the jury on both counts.
    • But, at the same time, they are being cleared of any wrong-doing.
    • He and his pals have to find the real villain to clear Harry and stop the carnage.
    • There is a principle of English justice that anyone who stands trial, and is cleared, should walk free without a stain on his character.
    • Yesterday the jury cleared him of manslaughter.
    • The Fire Service was cleared by a jury of breaching safety regulations.
    Synonyms
    acquit, declare innocent, find not guilty

  • 5with object Give official approval or authorization to.

    批准；授权

    I cleared him to return to his squadron

    我批准他回空军中队。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Once a request has been made by the office of a federal lawmaker on behalf of a citizen wanting to visit the facility, it must be cleared by higher authorities.
    • The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Bill has been cleared by the Union cabinet.
    • It is true that there is evidence that some returnees have been persecuted for and convicted of war crimes despite being included in any amnesty or cleared by the authorities before return.
    • Johnson said state ethics officials cleared her involvement in both groups.
    • In past years, a female operator who had been cleared by the shelter authorities was allowed to bring in a rig to contact the North Pole.
    • He climbed aboard the aircraft, started the engines, and was cleared for takeoff.
    • In the meantime, officials have cleared cruise ships to leave the port.
    • If the Supreme Court clears California's policy, other states will feel free to copy it.
    • This generates a security measure whereby all information posted by all content managers has to be cleared by the authorising officer before it is available online.
    • A developer has been cleared to begin work on the Western Bay's biggest residential subdivision, starting within two months.
    • At exactly 00: 33 hours, we were cleared for takeoff by the Traffic Controller.
    • What could cause an airplane to be cleared for landing and within a couple hundred feet of the ground all of a sudden take off again?
    Synonyms
    authorize, give permission, permit, allow, pass, accept, endorse, license, sanction, give approval to, give one's seal of approval to, give consent to
    1. 5.1 Satisfy the necessary requirements to pass through (customs)
      （人，货物）合格可通关，结关
      I can help her to clear customs quickly

      我能帮她快速结关。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Of course, with no luggage I quickly cleared customs.
      • He stated that the diamonds were all legitimate and were being cleared through the Customs and the Belgian diamond centre.
      • When we have been cleared by Canadian customs we will be billeted and taken to church halls and primary schools in school buses.
      • I handed in my luggage at the counter, had my passport checked, was cleared by a customs officer and entered the restricted area.
      • Will I have to pay any special duties or fines before being cleared by customs at the airport?
      • The vehicle may be shipped to Montserrat and cleared from Customs within one year prior to or following the shipment of the family's total personal effects.
    2. 5.2 (with reference to a check) pass through a clearinghouse so that the money goes into the payee's account.
      兑现（支票）
      no object there were more than sufficient funds in the account for both checks to clear
      with object the check could not be cleared until Monday

      到周一支票才能兑现。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • This will not actually be cleared for interest purposes until the next day - Wednesday.
      • After receiving the cheque, he paid it into his branch, on June 28, and went back three days later to ask the cashier if the cheque had been cleared.
      • He was arrested in the bank as he waited for the cheque to be cleared.
      • By the time he sent a cheque and it was cleared three days later, the sum owed was different.
      • The worst accounts take up to ten days to clear cheques for interest purposes!
      Synonyms
      cash, accept, take, pass, encash, convert into cash, convert into money

  • 6with object Earn or gain (an amount of money) as a net profit.

    净赚；净得（钱款）

    I would hope to clear £50,000 profit from each match

    我希望每场比赛净得50，000英镑的利润。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The company cleared $188 million in profits in the last two years.
    Synonyms
    net, make a profit of, realize a profit of, take home, pocket

Phrases

  • clear the decks

    • Prepare for a particular event or goal by dealing with anything beforehand that might hinder progress.

      为（某活动，某目的）做好准备

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The contenders are clearing the decks and making ready to do battle.
      • This is a government that is clearing the decks.
      • It was always spelt out to me that I would have to trim the wage bill and the playing staff and there has been quite a bit of clearing the decks.
      • Your Honours, may I clear the decks so far as the facts which of course are not as factual inquiry before this Court but without which we cannot win.
      • But it was a case of clearing the decks, then having a look at what was left, and trying to build from there.
      • ‘Obviously now things have blown and people are clearing the decks and I just think anyone who's got anything to say should say it now,’ she said.
      • For the last year he's been clearing the decks of any issue that might have caused a problem when the campaign proper began.
      • The Administration is clearing the decks for the second term.
      • It's about clearing the decks for the quickest possible election date of August 7.
      • He is to abandon two central planks of the government's crime legislation as he clears the decks before announcing the start of the general election campaign, expected in the next two days.

  • clear the name of

    • Show to be innocent.

      澄清（某人的）名声

      the spokesman released a statement attempting to clear his client's name

      发言人发布了一则声明，想以此澄清委托人的名声。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • A Manchester lawyer fighting to clear the name of a convicted murderer is hoping a breakthrough could be just around the corner.
      • They are now working together as private detectives trying to clear the name of a handyman accused of stealing secret documents from the home of a rich family.
      • He is now working to clear the name of a bus driver with multiple crashes to his name - all caused by someone else.
      • Legalization will not only make it safer for users but it will clear the name of the estimated 600,000 Canadians who have been convicted of simple cannabis possession.
      • He decided to confess to the scam to help clear the name of another driving instructor and school teacher who is being investigated by police.
      • A book is to be written which it is hoped will clear the name of a player thought to be involved in one of football's biggest scams.
      • But families still fight for years to clear the name of loved ones who were put to death.
      • For 13 years she has campaigned to clear the name of her grandfather who was shot for cowardice during the First World War.
      • I wish to encourage you in your efforts to get at the real facts in this case and help clear the name of a very fine, upstanding and humanitarian man.
      • And the findings will try to clear the name of the warship's commander whose career was ruined by a subsequent court martial.

  • clear one's throat

    • Cough slightly so as to speak more clearly, attract attention, or to express hesitancy before saying something awkward.

      （为清晰发言，引起注意或表示迟疑）清嗓子

      Example sentencesExamples
      • I laughed and gave him a peck on the lips again before we heard someone clearing their throat to gain our attention.
      • He was suffering from a heavy cold which caused him to sniffle, blow his nose, cough and clear his throat throughout his 135-minute performance.
      • Matt awkwardly clears his throat and begins to speak.
      • The sculpture emits a series of noises: the artist coughing, sniffling, clearing his throat, yawning audibly, sighing.
      • Josh just shook his head before clearing his throat to get some attention again.
      • Some flip through their programs, interested in educating themselves about the history of the piece to be performed, others reapply lipstick, and a gruff old man clears his throat before turning to speak to his formidable looking wife.
      • Coach let us sulk for a minute or two, until finally clearing his throat, drawing our attention back to him.
      • And then I heard the sound of someone clearing their throat to get my attention.
      • He coughed once, clearing his throat as the three turned and looked at him.
      • I coughed, partly to clear my throat, partly to demand full attention.
      Synonyms
      hack, hawk, bark, clear one's throat, hem, croak, wheeze, gasp, choke, struggle for breath, fight for air

  • clear the way

    〈主北美〉一直

    • 1Remove an obstacle or hindrance to allow progress.

      为…扫清道路

      the ruling could be enough to clear the way for impeachment proceedings

      作出的裁决足以为弹劾诉讼扫清道路。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Meanwhile, the hacksaw lashed out at anything that stood in its path, clearing the way just enough to create forward progress.
      • The move cleared the way for a new player to get involved.
      • The move clears the way for the EU to apply the tariffs later this year if talks with the US fail to yield a compromise solution.
      • The union is trying to sell its latest deal by promising that the pay entrenchment clause will be removed, clearing the way for further secondary pay increases.
      • Mindful of colleges' concerns, the Internal Revenue Service put off implementing these requirements, and the congressional action now clears the way to remove the roles.
      • The appeals board has attached just five minor conditions to planning for the €630 million route, clearing the way for diggers to move in on site in spring of 2007.
      • The surprise move clears the way for closing arguments, expected to begin as early as Wednesday.
      • He said on Radio 4 that he had pleaded guilty to the disciplinary charges in ‘a tactical move’ to clear the way for his bid to become mayor.
      • We are there to breach obstacles and clear the way for the fighting troops.
      • I also hope that this will now clear the way for speedy progress on the initiative to find a suitable home for a memorial to the Women of the Second World War.
      Synonyms
      move aside, clear the way, make a space, make room, stand back
      1. 1.1in imperativeStand aside.
        站在一旁
        Stand back, there! Clear the way!

        往后站，喂！站一边去！

  • in clear

    • Not encrypted; not in code.

      the Russian staff practice of sending radio messages and orders in clear

      俄罗斯参谋机构用普通文字发送无线电信息和命令的演练。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • At Army Group level the Russians were using simple codes, but lower formations sent radio signals in clear.

  • in the clear

    • No longer in danger or suspected of something.

      脱离危险；脱离嫌疑

      the latest information put her in the clear

      听说这条消息使她脱离了嫌疑，查尔斯放下心来。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Just because someone in a bad spot is forced to sign a legal disclaimer, that doesn't mean the people making the decisions are in the clear morally.
      • He says this now means the rest of the team is in the clear.
      • The contract I signed initially didn't say anything past the probation period, so I was in the clear to resign without notice.
      • Then I was in the clear, free from any desire to smoke.
      • So, thinking I was in the clear, I went about my business, free-wheeling and fancy-free the whole time.
      • So, it's still not in the clear, by any stretch of the imagination.
      • But now I've also been in the team, I am in the team, I've got those results and yeah, I'm in the clear.
      • Well, I wouldn't say they're in the clear yet, but it's certainly died down a bit.
      • You had a fleeting thought about getting caught when you made your plans three weeks ago, but you figured you were in the clear.
      • But we also saw the light and knew that by Thursday we would be in the clear.
      Synonyms
      completely, totally, utterly, entirely, absolutely, thoroughly, wholly, through and through, one hundred per cent, lock, stock, and barrel

  • out of a (or the) clear blue sky

    • As a complete surprise.

      完全出乎意外

      his moods blew up suddenly out of a clear blue sky

      他突然勃然大怒，完全莫名其妙。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • However, the acts did not come out of a clear sky.
      • I've heard of lightning coming out of a clear sky.
      • When angered, people burn, things break and fly around, lightning may strike out of a clear sky.
      • Aware that such social tornadoes can twist towards them out of a clear sky, governments have learned to be cautious.

  • clear the air

    • 1Make the air less humid.

      使空气流通，通风换气

      storms were supposed to clear the air
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Although the rain makes a pleasant change from the heat of the weekend, it hasn't cleared the air.
      1. 1.1Defuse or clarify an angry, tense, or confused situation by frank discussion.
        澄清事实；消除误会
        it's time a few things were said to clear the air

        是时候该说点什么来澄清事实了。

        Example sentencesExamples
        • We agreed to facilitate a public meeting in order to get discussion going, and so hope to clear the air.
        • As the department was clearing the air yesterday, parents warned teachers that they will not stand idly by and watch their children's education being disrupted for another year.
        • By acknowledging that you may have made a mistake or hurt someone else, you can help clear the air, and that will reduce your stress level.
        • It also clears the air of all the negatism that had surrounded the team over the winter and enables everyone concerned to look forward to brighter days.
        • He accepted the progress report hasn't been discussed and offered to attend a special meeting to clear the air over the 100 or so outstanding issues.
        • I now think that it is essential that the Conservative Party in Parliament clears the air and determines once and for all who we want to lead the party into that election.
        • The discussions cleared the air and as a parliamentary party we need to make it clear that we won't tolerate people briefing behind the scenes.
        • Essentially it's a storm in a tea cup but we're really just clearing the air.
        • It's a good way of clearing the air and moving forward.
        • ‘I don't think it would necessarily clear the air because I don't think the air needs to be cleared,’ he said.
        Synonyms
        restore harmony, make peace, reconcile differences

  • (as) clear as day

    • Very easy to see or understand.

      Example sentencesExamples
      • She recognized her own handwriting as clear as day on the back of the picture as he flipped it around.
      • Looking around, she noticed she could see clear as day.
      • But when you actually saw the written evidence it was as clear as day.
      • They're virtually invisible to everyone else, but I see them clear as day.
      • I didn't have a clue what it was and then I saw the Pope's face, clear as day.
      • Normally I'm aware I'm dreaming due to the subtle layer of surreality but this one was clear as day (though I can't remember any of it now, of course).
      • It is there clear as day, on public record, as said by the Prime Minister.
      • Out of the blue, like a movie, these images appear in front of me, clear as day.
      • The trophy for that triumph is clear as day with this bunch.
      • I loved him, I said it clear as day to him and he understood that.
      Synonyms
      obvious, evident, plain, apparent, crystal clear, as clear as crystal, transparent

Phrasal Verbs

  • clear off (or out)

    • usually in imperativeGo away.

      〈非正式〉走开

      “Clear off!” he yelled

      “走开！”他喊道。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • He's had two children by her and then in 2002 he clears off.
      Synonyms
      go away, get out, leave

  • clear out

    • Leave quickly.

      〈非正式〉迅速离开

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The soldiers quickly cleared out of the room.
      • Traditionally weddings are short and the crowd clears out quickly afterwards.

  • clear up

    • 1(of an illness or other medical condition) become cured.

      （疾病等病情）被治愈

      all my health problems cleared up

      我所有的健康问题都解决了。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Within a short while, however, the mild irritating condition completely cleared up leaving my vision clearer and brighter than before.
      • They offer to change your life by clearing up chronic conditions, lifting depressions, boosting your immune system and making you happy as well as healthy.
      • After taking medication, Sarah's condition appeared to clear up.
      • Neither a condition to be cleared up nor a means to be employed, depression is and always will be a constitutive part of who she is.
      • The condition usually clears up within 7 to 14 days.
      • In most cases, gastroenteritis is a mild illness caused by a viral infection and clears up without the need for medical treatment.
      • These problems usually clear up with appropriate medical care, although some may require counseling.
      • Viral conjunctivitis does not need specific medical treatment and will clear up on its own in two to three weeks.
      • If the condition clears up quickly, ensure that the child avoids strenuous exertion for at least a week afterwards.
      • A standard vegetable-garden fungicide seems to cure it (but maybe the problem would clear up on its own).

    • 2(of the weather) become brighter.

      （天气）放晴

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The day started out rainy and grey but the weather managed to clear up nicely, so much so that I forgot to put on sunscreen and I got myself burned on my arms pretty badly.
      • Of course, the weather soon cleared up again and July started nicely.
      • But the weather is expected to clear up on Sunday, they said.
      • When the weather clears up I'll be the one to take you on a tour of our fair city!
      • For anyone living outside the UK a heatwave means that the weather has cleared up a bit and there's no need for a coat.
      • If the weather clears up a little we might even go camping.
      • But, there's a small bookstore nearby that we might visit until the weather clears up.
      • The weather has cleared up a lot and it's now sunny, but still windy.
      • The weather cleared up later in the day and the sunset seemed to promise better things for the morrow.
      • By the time we got down there the weather had cleared up a bit and the views looking down the valleys were fabulous.
      Synonyms
      brighten, brighten up, lighten, become light, light up, break, clear up, become bright, become brighter, become lighter, become fine, become sunny
      1. 2.1(of rain) stop.
        （雨）停，霁
        Example sentencesExamples
        • The rain had cleared up, reduced to the slightest drizzle, and it was getting really dark.
        • I sat down with her a couple of days later - in the shade of a huge tree after the rain had cleared up - to talk with her about her life, her politics, and her writing.
        • But the short, heavy bursts of rain will clear up fairly quickly the following day with a return the warm sunshine and showery weather the area has been experiencing for the past few days.
        • And after three days of heavy rain, it cleared up minutes before the ceremony.
        • The rain's cleared up; today's just grey but the air's wet.
        • The rain had cleared up, and all he could see were stars, stretching into unending vastness.
        • The rain even cleared up by the time we got to the registry office which meant we could take photos outside.
        • Yeah, unless it clears up but the rain is still coming down hard.
        • I'm looking forward to some good, old fashioned, outdoor summer fun - that is, providing all this rain over here clears up.
        • There didn't seem to be quite a big a rush at first this year, but they began to pack in as the day went on, when the rain cleared up.
        Synonyms
        disappear, clear, go away, melt away, vanish, end

  • clear something up

    • 1Tidy something up by removing trash or other unwanted items.

      打扫

      he decided to clear up his garage

      他决定打扫打扫他的小屋。

      I keep meaning to come down here and clear up

      我一直想来这里打扫一下。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • A new volunteer clean-up team has vowed to clear up litter hotspots.
      • They also want the council to clear up the area, and remove abandoned cars.
      • An obsessively tidy man, he clears up after Elizabeth cooks.
      • Archaeologists clear up and tidy the remains of the past.
      • Rather than spend their time hanging around on street corners, they can be found scouring their estates for litter, clearing up play areas and planting bulbs.
      • They have responsibilities for clearing up and keeping areas clean.
      • Residents and traders are responsible for clearing up afterwards and people have commented that the street is cleaner in the morning.
      • A field on the borders of Southend and Rochford has become a dangerous rubbish tip and should be cleared up immediately, a councillor said.
      • Mr Messy was very messy and asked Mr Clean and Mr Tidy to clear up his house.
      • ‘The council needs to do something about it, and I don't just mean clearing it up and moving the youths on,’ he said.
      Synonyms
      empty, empty out, void, make vacant
      tidy, tidy up, put in order, straighten up, clean up, put to rights, make shipshape, spruce up
      1. 1.1Remove trash or other unwanted items to leave something tidy.
        清除干净
        he asked the boys to clear up their mess

        他叫小孩们把他们扔的垃圾清除干净。

        Example sentencesExamples
        • But just a few years ago the council set up its own Clean Team of paid workers to clear up rubbish around the district.
        • Meanwhile, Council officers removed graffiti, cleared up rubbish from public areas, cut grass verges and repaired potholes in roads and pavements.
        • All we want is someone to come and clear up the rubbish on a regular basis.
        • Officers are also hoping to work with local authorities to get abandoned vehicles removed within 24 hours or less and settees, rubbish and refuse cleared up as soon as possible.
        • She added that when the council did collect the rubbish, they left all the loose litter and had to send a specialist team to clear it up on January 8.
        • An Epsom pensioner is so fed up with the litter he says blights Nork Park he has cleared it up himself.
        • I absolutely hate it when people throw litter like that and I often clear it up from outside my home.
        • Anyone caught not clearing up after their dog is liable to a £25 spot fine.
        • I just had to clear it up and then I made an impromptu cat litter box up with some gravel from the garden.
        • The group also proposed that businesses should promote the anti-litter message through posters in their shops and should pay to get rubbish cleared up.

    • 2Solve or explain something.

      解决；解释，澄清

      he wanted to clear up some misconceptions

      他想澄清一些误解。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Tim briefly explained what Grandpa had told to him, hopefully clearing things up.
      • I want to clear something up so we get it straight.
      • Unless misconceptions were cleared up here at the very beginning, they were likely to reinforce already existing prejudices.
      • And if that doesn't clear up any remaining confusion, I'm sorry.
      • I'm not necessarily telling you this to scare you or something, but I figured this could clear some things up.
      • The first is that I've been extremely busy at work trying to clear some things up before my three week winter break, which starts on Friday.
      • He figured the handout being passed around would clear it up a bit.
      • I quickly cleared up the confusion with a follow up text to " disregard".
      • She could clear it up tomorrow by coming into the House and answering the questions.
      • OK, let's clear up what's really going on here.
      Synonyms
      solve, resolve, straighten out, find an answer to, find the answer to, answer, find the key to, decipher, break, get to the bottom of, make head or tail of, piece together, explain, expound

    • 3Cure an illness or other medical condition.

      （疾病等病情）被治愈

      folk customs prescribed sage tea to clear up measles

      民间习俗以鼠尾草煎剂来治疗麻疹。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Most eye infections can be cleared up with antibiotics but even with treatment there is a risk of damage to the cornea, the transparent outer layer at the front of the eye.
      • If your teenager has bad acne, your GP can prescribe medication to help clear it up.
      • Well, never mind, go to the clinic and they'll prescribe something to clear it up.
      • The advice giver said that ‘most people don't know’ that it can be cleared up quickly with antibiotics.
      • If this happens, a course of antibiotics can be prescribed and this will usually clear it up quickly.
      • Luckily, a German pharmacist understood my sign language and sold me a miracle cure that cleared it up in a few days.
      • The ailment becomes the cure and the symptoms are cleared up not by their actual remedy, but by our ignorant submission or our willful hypnosis to another glossy spin and a catchy jingle.
      • They do sell medication for the tank and you may be able to clear it up if you treat the tank at the first sign of trouble.
      • Tablets can be taken during the first outbreak to ease symptoms and help clear it up.
      • Garlic helps clear a cold sore up much faster than any other remedy I've tried.

  • clear something out

    • Remove the contents from something so as to tidy it or free it for alternative use.

      清空（某物）

      they told her to clear out her desk by the next day

      他们叫她第二天前清空书桌。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • All flower beds have been cleared out, trees have been planted, shrubs have been pruned and a general clean-up is takin place around the village.
      • In addition, the basement of the dorm was cleared out to provide storage and operating space for the college outdoor club.
      • It read: ‘To the person who clears the house out.’
      • We spent the first three months just clearing it out.
      • This week we are forced to raise further questions after it emerged that the museum at the hotel has been cleared out.
      • Hospital and nursing home patients were cleared out and truckloads of water, ice and ready-made meals and rescue and medical teams were put on standby.
      • Come January, the shops are cleared out overnight.
      • Well, the pond has been cleared out, filled with soil and now awaits planting as a bog garden.
      • When the house was cleared out, Dad took the tools home.
      • I'm afraid you'll have to clear your desk out by the end of the day.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French cler, from Latin clarus.

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