| 释义 |
clar·i·fy /ˈklærɪfaɪ/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 澄清，阐明，使清晰明了
clarify an issue 澄清问题
His explanation clarified the mystery. 他的解释解开了奥秘。
clarify one's meaning 把意思讲清楚
2. 消除(头脑等中)的混乱(或疑问)，使(头脑等)清楚
The cold night air clarified his muddled brain. 夜晚的凉风使他那糊涂的头脑清醒过来。
3. 净化，使(液体等)澄清
clarify butter 使奶油纯净
clarify sewage 净化污水
❷ vi.
1. 变得清晰明了；变得清楚
wait for the political situation to further clarify 等待政治形势进一步明朗化
His mind suddenly clarified. 他的思想突然变得清楚明白。
2. (液体等)得到净化，变得澄清
[<OFr clarifier < LL clārificāre < L clārus clear + facere to make]clar·i·fi·ca·tionˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən n. |