clear·ing /ˈklɪərɪŋ/ n. 1. 清除;澄清;擦亮 2. 皆伐;皆伐区 3. (尤指林中)空地 They stopped to rest and picnic in a clearing in the woods. 他们在森林里的一处空地上停下来休息并野餐。 The children followed us, leaving a clearing around us. 孩子们跟着我们,在我们周围保持着一段距离。 4. (银行)票据交换结算;清算;[clearings] 票据交换结算总额