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clear1 /klɪə $ klɪr/ ●●● S1 W1 adjectiveadj (comparativecomp clearer, superlativesupl clearest)  
1  easy to understand 易懂的CLEAR/EASY TO UNDERSTAND expressed in a simple and direct way so that people understand 清楚的，明确的 → clarity, clearly
 clear instructions
明确的指示
 The question wasn’t very clear.
这问题不是很清楚。
 It’s the clearest guide I’ve used.
我从没用过这么清晰易懂的指南。
clear about
 The school is clear about its policy on bullying.
这所学校对欺凌行为的处置方法是很明确的。
clear about what/when/how etc
 Be very clear about what jobs should be completed, and by when.
哪些工作应该完成，什么时候完成，必须非常明确。
clear on
 The rules are quite clear on the point.
在这一点上规定说得很明确。
clear to
 It was clear to him that Tolkien was a literary genius.
他很清楚，托尔金是一位文学天才。
make something clear
 The bishop made his views clear in a letter to the publisher.
主教在写给出版商的一封信里清楚地说明了他的观点。
 How can you make the meaning clearer?
你如何才能够把意思表达得更明白些？
make it clear that
 Make it clear that you will not take sides.
要明确表示你不站在任何一边。
absolutely/abundantly clear
 Can I make it absolutely clear that we did not intend this to happen?
我来澄清一下好吗？我们不是有意让这样的事情发生的。
 Perhaps I tried to cover too much and didn’t make myself clear (=express myself well).
可能是我涉及的内容太多，没有表达清楚。
 If you don’t understand, it’s best to say so and get things clear.
如果你不明白，那就最好照直说并把事情弄清楚。
 If I catch you smoking again, you’re grounded. Do I make myself clear? (=used when you are angry)
如果再让我发现你抽烟，我就罚你不准出门。我的话你听清楚了吗？
clear picture/idea (=a good understanding) 清晰的理解
 The report gave a clear picture of the property’s condition.
这份报告清晰地描述了该项房地产的情况。
 He writes crystal clear (=very easy to understand) prose.
他写的散文通俗易懂。
2  impossible to doubt 无可置疑的CLEAR/EASY TO UNDERSTAND impossible to doubt, question, or make a mistake about 无可置疑的；明白无误的，明确的；明显的 → clearly
 clear evidence of guilt
确凿的罪证
 They won by a clear majority.
他们以明显的多数票获胜。
it is clear whether/why/how etc
 It’s not clear whether he shares her views.
不清楚他是否同意她的观点。
it is clear (that)
 It’s clear that the drug does benefit some patients.
这种药显然对有些病人有效。
 When it became clear that I was pregnant, he left me.
在证实我怀孕后，他就离我而去了。
clear case/example of something
 a clear case of sexual discrimination
性别歧视的一个明显例子
► see thesaurus at obvious
3  CERTAINsure about STH 确信某事的CLEAR/EASY TO UNDERSTAND feeling certain that you know or understand something 确信的；充分了解的 → clearly
4  thinking 思考THINK ABOUT able to think sensibly and quickly 〔思路〕清晰的，清楚的 → clarity, clearly
5  substance/liquid 物质/液体CC easy to see through, rather than coloured or dirty 透明的，清澈的 SYN transparent OPP cloudy, opaque
6  weather 天气SEE clean and fresh, without clouds or mist 晴朗的
7  eyes 眼睛HEALTHY healthy, very pure in colour, and without any redness 亮晶晶的，明亮的
8  skin 皮肤HEALTHY smooth and without any red spots 光洁的；无瑕的
9  easy to see 易见的CLEAR/EASY TO SEE having details, edges, lines etc that are easy to see, or shapes that are easy to recognize 清晰的，看得清楚的 → clarity
10  easy to hear 易听见的HEAR easy to hear, and therefore easy to understand 听得清的；易懂的 → clarity, clearly
11  after tax 税后EARN a clear amount of profit, wages etc is what is left after taxes have been paid on it 净得的，纯的 SYN net
12  a clear conscience GUILTY/FEEL GUILTYthe knowledge that you have done the right thing and should not feel guilty 问心无愧
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a clear conscience• Now they could dance with a clear conscience.• Sophie and the child will be taken care of, and because of that I can live with a clear conscience.• Let them say whatever they like. I have a clear conscience.• And who has a clear conscience?• But at any rate I can finally dust my hands and put my jacket on with a clear conscience.• He feigned a teasing laugh, a clear conscience.• My understanding of shareware is that it can be freely distributed but requires registration by the user for a clear conscience.• A Clear Conscience A close companion to a forgiving spirit is a clear conscience.• Smith says he has a clear conscience about what happened.• Finley said that he had a clear conscience and that the charges were unfounded.• They could claim, with a clear conscience, that their feet had never left Ross-shire soil.• You can face Lionel with a clear conscience -- you've done nothing to harm him.
13  period of time 时间段BUSY/HAVE A LOT TO DO without any planned activities or events 没有安排活动的，有空的
14  not busy 不忙的COMPLETE complete or whole 〔时间〕整段的
15  not blocked/covered 无阻塞的/无遮盖的SEE not covered or blocked by anything that stops you from doing or seeing what you want 畅通的；无阻碍的；无遮盖的
16  see your way clear (to doing something) informalWILLING to have the necessary time or willingness to be able to do something 有时间（做某事）；愿意（做某事）
Examples from the Corpus
see your way clear (to doing something)• If you can see your way clear, call this number to volunteer.• Finally he could see his way clear to his goal.
17  be clear of something TOUCHto not be touching something, or to be past someone or something 不碰到某物；没有某物阻碍
Examples from the Corpus
be clear of something• Eventually, he was cleared of the charge when she admitted to lying.• He and two friends were cleared of the killing on appeal earlier this week.• The burglars were cleared of any involvement in her disappearance.• The gutter between the sidewalk and granite slabs is cleared of leaves and litter.• The Red River delta was cleared of the Viet Minh, who retired to the hills.• Others, like Pearl Robbins, in her 70s, skipped their turn to cross until the crosswalk was clear of cars.• He grabbed him, flipping him over on to his back so that the gunman's mouth and nostrils were clear of the sea.• The humped-up middle part was clear of the water.
18. as clear as mud CLEAR/EASY TO UNDERSTAND spoken used humorously to say that something is very difficult to understand 一点都搞不懂，极难理解〔幽默用法〕
Examples from the Corpus
as clear as mud• Joe's directions are as clear as mud.• What this really means, of course, is still as clear as mud.
—clearness noun [uncountableU]
→ all clear, → the coast is clear at coast1(2)
n COLLOCATIONS
verbs
make something clear
Children may have difficulty in making their feelings clear.
get something clear (=understand something properly)
I was trying to get the idea clear in my mind.
adverbs
absolutely/perfectly clear
His answer was perfectly clear.
crystal clear (=extremely clear)
The instructions on the packet are crystal clear.
abundantly clear formal (=extremely clear)
By July the scale of the problem had become abundantly clear.
not entirely clear
Sam’s reasons for leaving were not entirely clear.
nouns
a clear picture/idea (=a good understanding)
Some work experience should give you a clear idea of what the job involves.
phrases
make it clear that
The tone of her voice made it clear that she was very angry.
make yourself clear (=express yourself in a way that is easy to understand)
Please tell me if I’m not making myself clear.
be far from clear/be by no means clear (=be very unclear)
The directions she gave me were far from clear.
n THESAURUS – Meaning 5: easy to see through, rather than coloured or dirty
easy to see through
clear easy to see through, rather than coloured or dirty
The table top is a piece of clear glass.
a clear liquid
The water was so clear that you could see down to the bottom of the lake.
transparent clear – used especially about materials and solid things. Transparent is a little more formal than clear
Fill a transparent plastic bottle with water.
a piece of transparent film
Melt 2 ounces of butter in a large frying pan, and cook the onions until they are almost transparent.
see-through made of a very thin material that you can see through – used especially about women’s clothes
She wore a black see-through dress.
limpid literary clear – used especially about water or other liquids . This is a very formal word which is used in novels and literature
limpid pools
She gave her a golden flask of limpid olive oil.
difficult to see through
opaque difficult to see through
The shower has an opaque glass door.
Examples from the Corpus
clear• Most of the photographs were sharp and clear.• What actually disturbed him is not so clear.• Even after two thousand years the writing is quite clear.• High-definition television is amazing. The picture is so clear.• I'll give you until Monday to turn in your essay. Is that clear?• Let me be clear about the reason.• It became clear after talking to him that Andrew wasn't going to cooperate.• A preference for country living is clear, and in some remoter rural districts there was even a significant growth in population.• On a clear day, you can see Mount Fuji from Tokyo.• a beautiful clear day• The sounds were too indistinct for him to hear the words, but the tone was clear enough.• He had left clear footprints in the wet sand.• This makes the impossibility of sustaining an objective, scientific programme particularly clear in psychology.• The prospective meaning of to is thus perfectly clear in this use.• What is clear is that the most successful computerised personnel systems link payroll and personnel together.• I only realised later that the clear liquid in the glass must have been vodka.• Gun control laws are favored by a clear majority of Americans.• a clear mountain lake• Children need clear rules about what is allowed and what isn't• clear signs of an economic recovery• Probably the clearest statements on book selection are by Lester Asheim in a defence of book selection against the charge of censorship.• It was clear that Lesley was very upset by what had happened.• It soon became clear that there were not enough police officers to deal with the situation.• Perhaps I didn't make myself clear - there won't be a penny of extra money for this project.• It was clear to me that my father was dying.• Most of the 'help' messages you get on computers aren't at all clear to ordinary home users.• It may be clear to you, but I haven't got a clue what it means.• Let me get this clear - you weren't even there at the time?
clear about what/when/how etc• Typical blockages to objective setting include the following: People are often not clear about what an objective actually is.• Be very clear about what chores are to be completed and when.• But they were not clear about what exactly is being applied for.• He was clear about what he wanted, but gave the dancers evocative images to help them understand and deepen their interpretations.• Finally, other people involved in the patient's care should be clear about what is happening.• For sure, though, she would be clear about how much she hated tying her self-esteem to the whims of idiots.• Morgan was less clear about what remedies the board might impose.• As with all radioactive methods, it is important to be clear about what sets the radioactive clock to zero.
it is clear whether/why/how etc• To me, it is clear why more of them do not vote, but it is hard to explain.• As we look at this reply, it is clear why psychotherapy often takes so long.
clear about/on• There are a few points that I'm not really clear on.• She had never been clear about Joseph.• They had originally been very clear about not giving land for peace.• But we should know why we are doing so and be clear about the reasons why.• Mario was always very clear on the subject, and I also talked at length with Peterson during the following year.• They are clear about their objectives; they know what they want.• You would think that the law is clear on this area.• Morgan was less clear about what remedies the board might impose.• Commentators need to be clear about whether they are enquiring into interviewees' reading or their politics.
clear head• A clear head and diplomacy were vital as well as endless patience.• He has obvious managerial qualities, a clear head and quick feet.• The remedy is to keep a clear head and remain in control.• Although he enjoyed gambling, this was not a time for such activities; he needed a clear head at all times.• Hutton said last week that it took another 12 hours before Reagan was medically fit and clear headed enough to make decisions.• He felt clear headed enough to tackle the remainder of the long journey north.• Mario is able to keep a clear head even when things are going wrong.• They need a clear head - Lord grant them Your wisdom.
crystal clear• Everything, it says, is not exactly crystal clear.• There was no wind, the air crystal clear.• The water is crystal clear and slow moving, usually neutral or a little acid.• Everything crystal clear but refusing to make sense.• Two points became crystal clear during the 1985-86 events.• I am confident that those results will pass a crystal clear judgment that people are afraid of the Labour party in London.• The meeting made it crystal clear that Carter was determined to go ahead with the withdrawal.• Such research makes it crystal clear that decisions about normality and abnormality are filled with biases.
clear view/look• The snow had almost stopped falling and he had a clear view.• When Kaiser and I got there about ten minutes later, the Huey was just sitting there in a clearing looking fine.• The door into the alleyway was open, giving a clear view into the bakery.• When she came very near, I had a clear view of her face, turned brightly to the moonlight.• Federal guidelines require that tower personnel clearing aircraft for arrivals and departures have clear views of runways below them.• But I had a clear view of the table last night, and it wasn't there.• From the railway platform, we had a clear view seaward.• The toughest challenge for macroeconomists is to get a clear view through the clouds.
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clear2 ●●● S1 W2 verb  
1  surface/place 表面/地方 [transitiveT]TIDY to make somewhere emptier or tidier by removing things from it 清除；清理
2  remove people 使人离开 [transitiveT]REMOVE to make people, cars etc leave a place 驱赶，驱散
3  crime/blame etc 罪行/指责等 [transitiveT]INNOCENT/NOT GUILTY to prove that someone is not guilty of something 证明…无罪；洗脱…的嫌疑
4  permission 许可 [transitiveT]
5. clear your throat HBHto cough in order to be able to speak with a clear voice 清嗓子
Examples from the Corpus
clear your throat• She taps on the desk with an inverted pencil and clears her throat.• He coughed and cleared his throat again and looked up at the clerk.• He cleared his throat and laid his finger along his nose.• She cleared her throat, and looked at the Lakshmi again.• Threlfall cleared his throat loudly before turning.• Hearst interjected, clearing his throat loudly.• Then Bette flounced up and cleared her throat nervously.• Fenn cleared his throat, wishing his head could be cleared as easily.
6  weather 天气DN [intransitiveI] (also clear up) if the weather, sky, mist etc clears, it becomes better and there is more sun 转晴
7  liquid 液体 [intransitiveI]SEE if a liquid clears, it becomes more transparent and you can see through it 变清澈
8. cheque 支票 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]BFB if a cheque clears, or if a bank clears it, the bank allows the money to be paid into the account of the person whose name is on the cheque 〔支票经由银行〕结算；兑现〔支票〕
9  go over/past 翻越/经过JUMP [transitiveT] to go over a fence, wall etc without touching it, or to go past or through something and no longer be in it 越过〔围栏、墙等〕；通过，穿越
10. clear a debt/loan PAY FORto get rid of a debt by paying what you owe 还清债务/贷款
Examples from the Corpus
clear a debt/loan• It is coupled with Gade's third symphony, a work combining originality with clear debt to Mendelsshon's symphonic style.
11  clear your head/mind WORRIEDto stop worrying or thinking about something, or get rid of the effects of drinking too much alcohol 让头脑放松；使头脑清醒
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clear your head/mind• I go for a long walk at lunchtime to clear my head.• He wants a few days to clear his head.• His meeting with the Holtzes seemed to have refreshed Alvin and cleared his mind.• If not, the cold would clear his head.• She needed the hot draught of caffeine to clear her head.• Gao Yang recalled that the wall barely cleared his head at the time.• He leaned against the wall desperately trying to clear his mind but the memory proved elusive.• So, clear your mind, get out your No. 2 pencils and do your best: 1.• She cleared her head of Rory, all that nonsense.
12  face/expression 脸/表情 [intransitiveI] literaryWORRIED if your face or expression clears, you stop looking worried or angry 〔脸部表情〕舒展，放松
13  clear the way for something writtenPREPARE to make it possible for a process to happen 为某事扫清道路，给某事做好准备
Examples from the Corpus
clear the way for something• Losses from restructuring will decline from now on, clearing the way for a recovery in earnings.• Almond said he may ask President Clinton to declare Rhode Island a disaster area, clearing the way for federal funds.• But there is no sign that the disgrace of the last Soviet satrap will clear the way for peace.• This would clear the way for the creation of a multiparty system in the Soviet Union.• Douglas Reyburn clearing the way for the future.• That cleared the way for the public release of the scores and scheduling of interviews and a final selection.• And now the White Paper clears the way for these to be used by cable stations.
14  skin 皮肤HEALTHY [intransitiveI] (also clear up) if your skin clears, red marks on it disappear 斑点消失，变得光洁
15. clear the air ARGUEto do something to end an argument or bad situation, for example discuss a problem calmly 尽释前嫌；消除隔阂[误解]
Examples from the Corpus
clear the air• I think it's about time you called her to clear the air.• The Minister is mumbling - I hope that he will get up and clear the air.• The White House hopes that the investigation will clear the air.• But he thinks, in present circumstances, that a straight forward test provides the best way of clearing the air.• Offer to talk then and there to clear the air.• It would be good to clear the air, but she hoped it would hold off until after the party.• Allen, to clear the air, decided to host a debate for three thousand people at Bethel.• In an attempt to clear the air, Mills has planned a meeting with employees to discuss the issue.• To help clear the air, Mills is expected to meet with PacTel staffers in two weeks to discuss the issue.• He even met with the Anti-Defamation League to try and clear the air of misunderstandings.• Secondly, until you clear the air with this person, you will continue to feel uncomfortable.
16. clear (something through) customs LET/ALLOWto be allowed to take things through customs （给某物）结关，清关
Examples from the Corpus
clear (something through) customs• They were clear of Customs by 14.30 with twenty miles to go to Ramsgate.
17  clear the decks WORK HARDto do all the work that needs to be done before you can do other things 做准备工作
Examples from the Corpus
clear the decks• And Lawrence wasted no time responding to that challenge and clearing the decks at Ayresome Park.• We're trying to clear the decks before Christmas.• Still, it was time to clear the decks, time to get things sorted.• Hankin cleared the decks when in temporary charge and team-strengthening is essential.
18  earn 赚钱 [transitiveT] informalEARN to earn a particular amount of money after taxes have been paid on it 净赚，净收入
 PHRASAL VERBS
Examples from the Corpus
clear• A good lawyer can clear $250,000 a year easily.• Wiley's business clears $300,000 a year.• Sandra cleared £50,000 last year.• A pin was inserted to stabilize the ligament, and scar tissue from the previous injury had to be cleared.• We're hoping that we can clear all our debts by the end of the year.• The fog usually clears around noon.• The report was cleared by the State Department.• Delta 7, you are cleared for takeoff.• The area around the palace had been cleared for the parade.• After Pagones was cleared in court, he sued his accusers.• This cheque should clear my overdraft.• Marshall was given his job back after being cleared of accusations that he abused drugs.• Jurors took less than a half-hour Thursday to clear professional football star Warren Moon of assaulting his wife.• Police cleared the building and carried out a controlled explosion.• A jury cleared the company of all criminal charges in connection with the accident.• He cleared the first two obstacles, but hit the top of the third.• There was a sprinkling of applause as the horses cleared the last fence.• So she was asked to undertake an elimination diet, which cleared these symptoms within a week.• The weather cleared too, and they were rowed diagonally south-west across the Sound of Sleat.
clear something of something• Volunteers are working to clear the streets of sand, debris, and water.• The area was cleared of traffic as a safety precaution.
clear somebody/something from something• Trucks have just finished clearing the wreck from the road.
clear somebody of (doing) something• The president himself claimed not to be involved and refused to call Carville off, leaving the clear implication of approval.• Refreshing Breathing - to clear feelings of stagnation.• Spluttering and spitting and brushing at himself he dashed to a clearer part of the hall.• The offeror should always have a clear idea of the maximum price he wishes to pay and stick to it.• The jury cleared Johnson of the murder.• The city government has decided to clear the streets of the unsightly pedicab in the interests of humanity and prestige.• Without a clear notion of these two relationships, there may be no opportunity to proceed further.• Tom wants to make the effort but lacks a clear understanding of what he is supposed to do.
clear something with somebody• I'll have to clear it with my boss first.
clear3 ●●○ adverbadv  
1  ESCAPEaway from something, or out of the way 不接触；不靠近；远离
2  keep/stay/steer clear (of somebody/something) AVOIDto avoid someone or something because of possible danger or trouble 〔因可能的危险或麻烦而〕避开，躲开（某人/某事）
Examples from the Corpus
keep/stay/steer clear (of somebody/something)• Unless your home is totally dilapidated, steer clear of a complete redecoration prior to selling: it will arouse suspicion.• Pittman advises steering clear of any influence that puts our own happiness first.• The starters have learned to steer clear of her.• Even if Ranieri had secured a change in the law, however, investors would have stayed clear of mortgage bonds.• The Profitboss steers clear of such indulgence, for in the end everyone pays dearly for the privilege of the few.• He had stayed clear of the subject of religion since Christmas.• Answer Steer clear of these subjects.
3  especially American EnglishAmE informalSEE used to emphasize a long distance 一直 〔用于强调距离远〕
→ loud and clear at loud2(2)
Examples from the Corpus
clear• I could clearly see a row of cottages at the top of the hill• Procedures for making insurance claims need to be more clearly defined.• The contract says quite clearly that the landlord must pay for all repairs to the house.• Firefighters pulled the woman clear of the wreckage.
clear4 noun  
1.in the clear not guilty of something 清白的，无罪的
From Longman Business Dictionary
clearclear /klɪəklɪr/ verb [transitiveT]
1to give permission for a product to be sold or for a deal to be made
The drug has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
Venezuela’s congress cleared the sale of the state telephone company CANTV.
2BANKINGFINANCE clear trades/transactions to make payments relating to trading on financial markets or trading of goods
About 1,000 small brokerage firms are using the company to clear and settle their trades.
It takes ages for the banks here to clear transactions and it’s very expensive.
3BANKING clear a cheque if a bank clears a cheque, or if a cheque clears, the money is sent from one bank to another and the cheque is paid
The fraud relied on managers returning money before the original cheque had cleared.
4COMMERCE clear something through Customs/clear Customs to be allowed to take things through CUSTOMS
Bribery is needed to get goods cleared through customs.
They cleared customs, but never boarded their flight.
5FINANCE clear a debt to pay a debt in full
The Ivory Coast cleared its debts of $42m.
6informal to earn a particular amount of money, or to make a particular amount of profit
Diane clears £20,000 a year.
7COMMERCEto sell goods cheaply in order to get rid of them
We need to clear the old stock before we can bring in this season’s range of products.
→ clear something → out
Origin clear1
(1200-1300) Old French cler, from Latin clarus “clear, bright”
clear1 adjectiveadj
→10-18

→n COLLOCATIONS1 →n THESAURUS1clear2 verb
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→n GRAMMAR1 →PHRASAL VERBS1clear3 adverbadvclear4 noun
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clear

verb¹

 1remove sth that is not wanted/needed清除ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤completely, totally徹底／完全清除◇The site must be completely cleared and made safe for children.這個場所必須徹底清理乾淨，確保對孩子安全。➤partially部份清理▸➤hastily, quickly匆忙／迅速清理◇She hastily cleared a space for him to sit down.她匆忙清理出一個地方讓他坐下。➤away收拾◇Can you clear away all your toys now?現在你能把你所有的玩具都收拾起來嗎？➤up把⋯清理好◇I want you to clear all this mess up.我想讓你把這些亂七八糟的東西整理好。PREPOSITION➤from從⋯清除◇They cleared the mud from the steps.他們把台階上的泥清除乾淨。➤of除掉⋯◇We cleared the path of leaves.我們清掃了小路上的落葉。➤off從⋯清除◇Clear those papers off the desk.把那些文件從桌子上拿開。
clear

verb²

 2your head/mind頭腦ADVERB | VERB + CLEAR ADVERB➤suddenly突然明朗◇His face suddenly cleared as understanding dawned.他逐漸明白過來，臉上霎時明朗起來。VERB + CLEAR➤try to試圖使⋯清醒◇I went for a walk to try to clear my head.我去散了會兒步，以理清思緒。➤help (to)有助於使⋯清醒◇Correct breathing helps to clear the mind and reduce tension.正確的呼吸有助於清醒頭腦、緩解緊張情緒。
clear

verb³

 3prove sb innocent證明某人清白ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤formally正式宣佈⋯無罪◇The three defendants were formally cleared by the judge.3 名被告被法官正式無罪開釋。PREPOSITION➤of消除⋯嫌疑◇Four men accused of assault have been cleared of all charges.4 名被控犯有傷害罪的男子被撤銷了全部指控。
clear

adjective¹

 1easy to understand易懂的VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES VERBS➤be, seem清楚；好像很清楚▸➤become變得清楚易懂▸➤get sth, make sth使⋯易懂▸➤find sth覺得⋯易懂ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／相當／非常清楚明瞭▸➤abundantly十分清楚▸➤absolutely, crystal, perfectly, quite完全清楚；清楚明瞭；十分易懂◇You have to make your intentions crystal clear to them.你要清清楚楚地向他們表明你的意圖。➤by no means, not entirely, not exactly, not quite根本不清楚；不完全明白；不太明白◇It wasn't entirely clear whether she wanted us to help.她是否想要我們幫忙並不完全清楚。➤reasonably, relatively相當／比較清楚➤painfully極度清楚➤increasingly越來越清楚PREPOSITION➤to對⋯來說很清楚◇It was increasingly clear to us that there was a problem.我們越來越清楚地知道有問題。PHRASES➤clear and concise簡潔明瞭
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 2sure/certain確定VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBS➤be確定ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／相當／非常確定▸➤absolutely, quite絕對／十分確定PREPOSITION➤about關於⋯是確定的◇She was very clear about her reasons for leaving.她非常清楚她要離開的原因。➤on在⋯方面確定◇Are you clear on that point?在那一點上你確定嗎？
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 3easy to see/hear易看見；易聽見VERBS | ADVERB | PHRASES VERBS➤be, look清晰；看上去清晰▸➤become, grow變得清晰ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／相當／非常清晰◇The photograph wasn't very clear.照片不太清晰。➤reasonably頗為清楚PHRASES➤loud and clear清晰響亮
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 4easy to see through易看透VERBS | ADVERB VERBS➤be清晰透亮▸➤become變得清澈ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／相當／非常清澈◇The water was fairly clear.水頗為清澈。➤absolutely, completely絕對／完全清澈▸➤reasonably比較清澈
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 5free from things that are blocking the way暢通VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBS➤be, look, seem暢通無阻；看上去暢通；好像暢通▸➤remain, stay保持暢通▸➤keep sth使某物暢通◇Make sure you keep all gutters and drainpipes clear of leaves.要確保所有的排水溝和排水管沒有樹葉堵塞。ADVERB➤completely完全暢通▸➤fairly, pretty, reasonably相當／頗為／比較暢通PREPOSITION➤of沒有⋯的障礙◇The roads are reasonably clear of snow.道路上的積雪基本上清除掉了。
IELTS BNC: 390 COCA: 563
clear verb
⇨ clear (clear the table) ⇨ acquit (be cleared of murder) ⇨ allow (The plane was cleared for take-off.) ⇨ cash (the cheque cleared) ⇨ disappear (rain/smoke clears) ⇨ evacuate (clear the streets) ⇨ pay (clear your debts) ⇨ clear your throat ⇨ cough ⇨ clear the way ⇨ help 2clear adj.
⇨ clear 1 (It's clear to me that…) ⇨ clear 2 (clear instructions) ⇨ clear 3 (clear blue water) ⇨ sunny (a clear blue sky) ⇨ sure (Are you clear on that point?)clear adv.
⇨ steer clear ⇨ avoidclear noun
⇨ in the clear ⇨ innocent clear

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clear ♦︎ empty ♦︎ drain ♦︎ unload ♦︎ unpackThese words all mean to remove things from somewhere or take things out of sth. 这些词均表示清走、清空或取出、卸下。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to clear / empty / drain sth of sth◆to empty / drain / unload the contents of sth◆to empty / unpack a suitcase / bag◆to unload / unpack a car / the shopping◆to empty / drain water from sth◆to empty / drain your glass■ clear [transitive] to remove sth that is not wanted or needed from a place 移走，搬走，清理（不要的东西）◆Clear all those papers off the desk.把桌上那些文件都拿走。◆It's your turn to clear the table (= to take away the dirty plates and other things after a meal).轮到你收拾餐桌了。◆She cleared a space on the sofa for him to sit down.她在沙发上清出一块地方让他坐下。◆It was several hours before the road was cleared after the accident.事故过去几个小时后道路才畅通。◆It's time your toys were cleared away.该收走你的玩具了。ⓘ Clear away can also be used without an object. * clear away后可以不接宾语◆He cleared away and made coffee.他把东西收拾好以后煮了咖啡。   see also block ⇨ block 2 ■ empty [transitive] to remove everything that is in a container; to take out the contents of sth and put them somewhere else 倒空；腾空；掏空；把⋯移出（置于别处）◆I emptied out my pockets but could not find my keys.我把口袋里的东西都掏出来，却仍然找不到我的钥匙。◆She emptied the water out of the vase.她把水从花瓶里倒了出来。◆He emptied the ashtrays, washed the glasses and went to bed.他清理了烟灰缸，洗完杯子就上床睡觉了。◆The room had been emptied of all furniture.屋里所有的家具都已经搬走了。◆She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table.她把包里的东西全倒在了桌上。OPP fill ⇨ fill   see also empty ⇨ drain verb , empty ⇨ empty ■ drain [transitive] to make sth empty or dry by removing all the liquid from it 使（液体）流光；使排空；使控干◆Drain and rinse the pasta.把通心粉过一过水。◆The marshes have been drained.沼泽地里的水已经排干。◆You will need to turn off the water and drain the tank.你得先把水关上，再把水槽排空。■ unload [transitive, intransitive] to remove things from a vehicle or ship after it has taken them somewhere; to remove the contents of sth after you have finished using it, especially the bullets from a gun or the film from a camera （从车、船上）卸，取下；拆掉，退出，取出（尤指子弹或胶卷）◆Everyone helped to unload the luggage from the car.大家都帮着从车上卸行李。◆This isn't a suitable place to unload the van.这个地方不适宜卸车。◆The truck driver was waiting to unload.卡车司机在等着卸货。◆Each time a gun is laid down it must first be broken and unloaded.每次把枪放回去时，都必须先把枪膛打开，退出子弹。 OPP load ⇨ fill ■ unpack ˌʌnˈpæk [transitive, intransitive] to take things out of a suitcase, bag, etc. when you arrive somewhere after a journey 打开（箱、包等）；从（箱、包等中）取出◆I unpacked my bags as soon as I arrived.我一到达就打开行李，整理衣物。◆She unpacked all the clothes she needed and left the rest in the case.她取出所有要穿的衣服，其余的都留在箱子里。◆She went to her room to unpack.她回到自己的房间，打开行李取出衣物。 OPP pack ⇨ fill clear1

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 It is clear to me that... 我很清楚⋯clear instructions 清晰的说明clear blue water 清澈碧蓝的水sunnya clear blue skysureAre you clear on that point?  ➡ See also the entries for marked and open 另见marked条和open条clear ♦︎ obvious ♦︎ apparent ♦︎ evident ♦︎ plain ♦︎ self-evidentThese words all describe a fact, quality or situation that is easy to see or understand and leaves no doubts. 这些词均表示清楚明白的、显而易见的、清晰易懂的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆clear / obvious / apparent / evident / plain / self-evident to sb / sth◆clear / obvious / apparent / evident / plain / self-evident from / in sb / sth◆clear / obvious / apparent / evident / self-evident what... / that...◆clear / obvious / apparent / evident / plain who / how / where / why...◆to seem clear / obvious / apparent / evident / plain / self-evident◆to become / make sth clear / obvious / apparent / evident / plain◆very / quite / perfectly clear / obvious / apparent / evident / plain◆all too clear / obvious / apparent / evident / plain◆fairly clear / obvious / evident / plain / self-evident◆far from clear / obvious / evident / self-evident◆by no means clear / obvious / self-evident■ clear easy to see or understand and leaving no doubts 显而易见的；清晰易懂的；明确的◆It was quite clear to me that she was lying.我很清楚她在撒谎。◆It is not clear what they want us to do.我们不清楚他们要我们做什么。◆It is clear from the graph that sales have dropped sharply.这张图表清楚地显示了销量已经急剧下降。◆This is a clear case of fraud.这显然是一桩诈骗案。◆She won the election by a clear majority.她以明显多数赢得了选举。 OPP unclear ⇨ unclear ▸ clearly

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◆Clearly, this will cost a lot more than we realized.显然，这花费比我们原来以为的要多得多。■ obvious easy to see or understand 显然的；明显的；易于理解的◆It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong.根据她说的，显然是出问题了。◆I know you don't like her but try not to make it so obvious.我知道你不喜欢她，但尽量不要表现得那么明显。◆He put his book down with obvious annoyance.他放下了书，显然很生气。◆For obvious reasons, I'd prefer not to give my name.因为显而易见的原因，我不愿披露自己的姓名。▸ obviously

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◆He was obviously drunk.他显然喝醉了。◆'I didn't realize it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!'(= I can see by the way you are dressed) “我没想到这是个正式场合。”“看得出来！”■ apparent əˈpærənt [not usually before noun] (rather formal) easy to see or understand 显然；显而易见；明白易懂◆His devotion to her was increasingly apparent.他对她的爱慕越来越明显。◆It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldn't sing.很快大家就看出来他不会唱歌。◆Then, for no apparent reason, the train suddenly stopped.接着，不知什么原因，火车突然停了下来。■ evident (rather formal) easy to see or understand 显然的；明显的；易于理解的◆The growing interest in history is clearly evident in the number of people visiting museums.从参观博物馆的人数明显看出大众对历史越来越感兴趣。◆The orchestra played with evident enjoyment.管弦乐队演奏得兴致勃勃。▸ evidently

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◆She walked slowly down the road, evidently in pain.她沿路慢慢走着，显然很痛苦。◆'I'm afraid I couldn't finish the work last night.' 'Evidently not.'“抱歉，我昨天晚上没能完成工作。”“显然没干完。”■ plain easy to see or understand 显然的；明显的；易于理解的◆He made it very plain that he wanted us to leave.他非常明确地表示希望我们离开。◆She made her annoyance plain.她满脸不耐烦。◆The facts were plain to see.事实显而易见。▸ plainly

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◆She had no right to interfere in what was plainly a family matter.这明摆着是别人的家务事，她无权干涉。◆Plainly something was wrong.很显然出了问题。NOTE 辨析 Which word?These words all have almost exactly the same meaning. There are slight differences in register and patterns of use. If you make sth clear/plain, you do so deliberately because you want people to understand sth; if you make sth obvious, you usually do it without meaning to. 这些词意思几乎相同，只是在语体风格和句型使用上稍有区别。make sth clear/plain表示刻意使别人明白；make sth obvious通常表示并非刻意◆I hope I make myself clear / plain.我希望我讲得清楚。◆I hope I make myself obvious. ◆Try not to make your dislike so obvious.尽量不要把你的厌恶表现得那么明显。◆Try not to make it so clear/plain. In the expressions clear majority, for obvious reasons, for no apparent reason and plain to see, none of the other words can be used instead. Apparent and evident are both rather formal. They can always be replaced by obvious. Obvious and evident can be used before a noun for an emotion, meaning that the emotion is easy to see with your eyes. 在clear majority（明显多数）、for obvious reasons（因为显而易见的原因）、for no apparent reason（没有明显的原因）和plain to see（显而易见）这些固定短语中，表示明显的词不能替换。apparent和evident都很正式，可用obvious替换。obvious 和evident均可用于表示情感的名词前，表示这种情感表现得很明显◆Jane took the letter and read it out with obvious / evident reluctance.简接过信，显然很不情愿地大声读出来。In apparent reluctance, apparent has the meaning of 'seeming'. * apparent reluctance表示看上去似乎不情愿。   see also apparent ⇨ apparent ■ ˌself-ˈevident so obvious that it needs no further proof or explanation 显而易见的；不言而喻的；明摆着的◆The dangers of such action are self-evident.这样子行动，危险是明摆着的。◆a self-evident truth不证自明的真理clear2

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 It is clear to me that... 我很清楚⋯clear instructions 清晰的说明clear blue water 清澈碧蓝的水sunnya clear blue skysureAre you clear on that point?clear ♦︎ explicit ♦︎ plain ♦︎ express ♦︎ accessible ♦︎ unambiguous ♦︎ intelligible ♦︎ comprehensible ♦︎ lucidThese words all describe speech or writing that is easy to understand and does not cause any confusion. 这些词均表示语言文字清晰易懂的、明确无疑的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆clear / explicit / unambiguous about sth◆clear / plain / accessible / intelligible / comprehensible to sb◆clear / explicit / express instructions / directions◆a clear / an accessible / a lucid style◆clear / plain / intelligible / comprehensible language / English◆to make sth clear / explicit / plain / accessible / intelligible / comprehensible (to sb)◆to make yourself clear / explicit / plain◆to make it clear / explicit / plain that...◆quite clear / explicit / plain / accessible / unambiguous / intelligible / comprehensible◆perfectly clear / plain / intelligible / comprehensible■ clear easy to understand and not causing any confusion 清晰易懂的；明白清楚的；不含混的◆She gave me clear and precise directions.她给了我清晰而准确的指示。◆Your meaning needs to be crystal clear.你的意思要非常清楚。◆You'll do as you're told. Is that clear?叫你做什么你就去做什么，明白吗？◆This behaviour must stop! Do I make myself clear?(= used when you are angrily telling sb what they should do).这种行为必须停止！我讲得够清楚了吧？OPP unclear ⇨ unclear , confusing ⇨ confusing ▸ clearly

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◆She explained everything very clearly.她把一切都解释得很明白。■ explicit ɪkˈsplɪsɪt (rather formal) saying sth clearly in a way that is easy to understand; said, done or shown in an open or direct way, so that there is no doubt （说话）清晰易懂的，直截了当的；不隐晦的◆The author is quite explicit about her political bias.作者她对自己的政治偏见毫不隐晦。◆The reasons for the decisions should be made explicit.应该直截了当给出决定的理由。◆She made some very explicit references to my personal life.有几处她很直白地提到了我的私生活。ⓘ Explicit is also used to talk about books, films, language and pictures that describe or show sex in a clear and detailed way. * explicit还用于谈及书、电影、语言和图片清楚、具体地描述或展示性的内容◆sexually explicit films / material / language有露骨性爱场面的电影；赤裸裸描述性爱的材料／语言 Explicit language always refers to sex, even if the word 'sexually' is not used. If you want to talk about language that is clear and easy to understand, use clear, plain or unambiguous. * explicit language（露骨的语言）总是与性有关，即使没有用sexually这个词。要表示语言清楚不含混，可以用clear、plain或unambiguous。 ▸ explicitly

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◆He made this point much more explicitly in his next speech.他在他下一次的演讲中将这一点讲得更加清楚。■ plain easy to understand 易于理解的；清楚的；浅白的◆He made it plain that we should leave.他明确表示要我们离开。◆Her intentions were plain enough.她的意图再清楚不过。◆Teachers should encourage students to write in plain English.教师应鼓励学生用平白的英文写作。   see also plain ⇨ plain adj. 2 ▸ plainly

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◆The agreement plainly states that all damage must be paid for.协议明确规定，一切损坏必须赔偿。■ express (formal) (of a wish or aim) clearly and openly stated （愿望或目的）明确的，明白表示的◆It was his express wish that you should have his gold watch after he died.他明确表示死后把金表留给你。◆I came here with the express purpose of speaking with the manager.我特意来这里与经理面谈。▸ expressly

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◆She was expressly forbidden to touch my papers.已经明确禁止她动我的文件。■ accessible əkˈsesəbl (especially written) easy for most people to understand （对大多数人）易懂的，容易理解的◆Her poetry is always very accessible.她的诗歌总是十分浅白。◆The programme tries to make science more accessible to young people.这项计划试图使科学更容易为年轻人所了解。■ unambiguous ˌʌnæmˈbɪgjuəs clear in meaning, especially because it can only be understood in only one way 意思清楚的；明确的；无歧义的◆The message was clear and unambiguous: get out of town.意思很清楚：滚出城去。OPP ambiguous ⇨ misleading ▸ unambiguously

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◆The essential information should be displayed clearly and unambiguously.关键信息应当清楚明白地显示。■ intelligible ɪnˈtelɪdʒəbl (rather formal) that can be understood 能懂的；可理解的◆The child's speech was barely intelligible.那个小孩子的话很难懂。OPP unintelligible ⇨ confusing ▸ intelligibly

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◆You need to be able to write clearly and intelligibly.你要能写得清晰易懂。■ comprehensible ˌkɒmprɪˈhensəbl (rather formal) that can be understood 能懂的；可理解的◆The novel is easily comprehensible to the average reader.那本小说一般读者都容易读懂。OPP incomprehensible ⇨ confusing NOTE 辨析 Intelligible or comprehensible?These words are very similar and in most cases you can use either. Intelligible is used slightly more to talk about sb's speech or language; comprehensible is used slightly more for ideas, actions and processes. 这两个词意思很接近，在多数情况下可通用。intelligible稍多用于形容人的谈话或语言； comprehensible稍多用于形容想法、行动或过程。■ lucid ˈluːsɪd (especially written) (especially of sb's writing) clearly expressed and easy to understand （尤指行文）表达清楚的，易懂的◆She writes in a very lucid style.她的写作风格非常明晰易懂。◆It was a lucid account of the main facts of the case.这是对该案件主要事实清楚的表述。clear3

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 It is clear to me that... 我很清楚⋯clear instructions 清晰的说明clear blue water 清澈碧蓝的水sunnya clear blue skysureAre you clear on that point?clear ♦︎ transparent ♦︎ translucent ♦︎ colourless ♦︎ see-throughThese words all describe sth which you can see through. 这些词均表示透明的、清澈的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆clear / transparent / translucent glass◆clear / transparent / see-through plastic◆clear / transparent / colourless varnish◆a clear / colourless liquid◆clear / translucent skin◆almost transparent / translucent / colourless■ clear that you can see through 透明的；清澈的◆Items must be carried in a clear plastic bag.物品必须装在透明塑料袋中运送。◆The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake.湖水清澈见底。◆The water comes out of the spring crystal clear (= completely clear) and totally pure.涌出的泉水清澈至纯。 OPP cloudy ⓘ Cloudy liquid is not very clear because it contains lots of small bits of dust or another substance. * cloudy指液体含有杂质而浑浊的、不清澈的◆The water looked cloudy and not fit to drink.水看上去很浑浊，不适合饮用。 ■ transparent that you can see through 透明的；清澈的◆The insect's wings are almost transparent.这种昆虫的翅膀几近透明。◆I've covered the photographs with transparent plastic sheets.我已用透明塑料薄膜对照片进行塑封。 OPP opaque ⓘ Opaque glass or liquid is not clear enough to see through or allow light through. * opaque指玻璃或液体不透明的、不透光的◆If you add water to the glass the liquid will go milky and opaque.如果向玻璃杯中加水，液体就会呈乳白色并变浑浊。 NOTE 辨析 Clear or transparent? Clear is the word used most often to describe water. When it is used to describe things other than water it usually comes before the noun. * clear最常用来形容水。当用它形容水以外的东西时，常位于名词前◆clear blue water清澈碧蓝的水◆The water was blue and clear.水湛蓝清澈。◆a clear plastic bag一个透明塑料袋◆The plastic bag was clear. Transparent is usually used to describe solid things or material, not liquids (except varnish). * transparent常用于形容固态物品或材质，而非液体（varnish除外）。 ■ translucent trænsˈluːsnt, trænzˈluːsnt (written) allowing light to pass through but not transparent 半透明的◆The sky was a pale translucent blue.天空隐约呈淡蓝色。◆His skin was translucent with age.他因年老肤色有些暗淡。■ colourless (BrE) (NAmE colorless) without colour or very pale 无色的；苍白的◆Water is a colourless compound of hydrogen and oxygen.水是无色的氢氧化合物。◆Her illness had left her face deathly white and her lips colourless.疾病让她面色惨白，嘴唇苍白。■ ˈsee-through [usually before noun](of clothes or fabric) very thin so that you can see through it （衣服或织物）薄至透明的◆She was wearing a see-through blouse.她穿了一件透明的女式衬衫。
IELTS BNC: 390 COCA: 563
clear
Obvious: obvious, clear, significant...
Straightforward and easy to understand: straightforward, simple, make sense...
Describing sounds that are high and short: high, high-pitched, clear...
Transparent and opaque: transparent, opaque, translucent...
Clear to the senses: obvious, apparent, show up...
Able to think clearly: alert, lucid, clear...
To be certain: be clear that, know, believe in...
Empty of people or things: empty, blank, bare...
Words used to describe calm and pleasant weather: calm, calm, clear...
Describing the appearance of someone's eyes: beady, bloodshot, boss-eyed...
Words used to describe the skin: bloom, blotchy, calloused...
Not sorry: remorseless, clear, unrepentant...
Not near and difficult to reach: distant, far, apart...
Words used to describe positions in a competition: against, by a neck, clear...
Words used to describe payments and funding sources: at someone's expense, by the hour, cash-in-hand...
Words used to describe medical treatments, appliances and medicines: antenatal, antibacterial, aseptic...
Not busy and not working: available, quiet, off-duty...
Complete and thorough: thorough, total, pure...
To remove something: remove, sweep away, take off...
To empty a place or container, or to become empty: empty, unpack, clear...
To prove or say that someone is not to blame: clear, eliminate, vindicate...
Changes in the weather: break, break through, brighten up...
To disappear, or to stop existing or happening: X has left the building, disappear, finish...
To change consistency - general words: atomise, atomize, bake...
Skin problems, swellings and injuries: abrasion, abscess, athlete's foot...
To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes: clear, crease, creep...
To get better after an illness: recovery, survive, recover...
To move past or around an area or object: pass, round, clear...
Cheques and using cheques: blank cheque, bounce, cancel a cheque...
To give someone permission to do something: permit, allow, approve...
Relating to national and international borders: frontier, partition, clear...
To pay, or to not pay money you owe: amortise, amortize, clear...
To earn a particular amount of money: generate, get, get back...
To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty: cope, overcome, carry off...
To finish something: complete, end, carry through...
To kick or hit a ball in a game or sport: strike at, kick, play...
Legal and honest: legal, innocent, clean...
Safe and harmless: safe, harmless, secure...

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