Definition of clarify in English:

clarify

verbclarified, clarifying, clarifies ˈklarɪfʌɪˈklɛrəˌfaɪ

[with object]

1Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible.
澄清，阐明，讲清（陈述，情况，形势）
the report managed to clarify the government's position
报告努力阐明了政府的立场。
Example sentencesExamples
- These letters raise fundamental political issues that need to be discussed and clarified.
- A further consultation was required to clarify the situation and restore trust.
- I occasionally had to ask him to either repeat himself or clarify his comments.
- There are some important issues that need to be clarified at the outset.
- Now the calls for the President to clarify the matter have begun to grow.
- Would someone in the Government clarify who is at fault and who is not?
- A further amendment clarifies when public records need to be created.
- What I have sought to do is clarify the role of the Advisory Council.
- The bill also clarifies the relationship between archives legislation and the Official Information Act.
- Further careful epidemiological research is needed to clarify who benefits most from such treatment.
- To clarify how this can work, let's briefly look at an example.
- She was not available for comment, or to clarify the exact circumstances surrounding the case.
- We have now clarified that there was a typo in the press release.
- And I want to quickly clarify two things I've just heard.
- But the rules changed several times, and he did not clarify which set he relied on.
- I hope that clarifies the situation for members.
- Further investigation would be required to more fully clarify this matter.
- The bill also clarifies the position for employees who are sick or bereaved on a public holiday.
- A statement clarifying the situation is expected to be issued today.
- Could you please clarify which of these days it is?
Synonyms
make clear, shed light on, throw light on, elucidate, illuminate, make plain, make simple, simplify
explain, explicate, define, spell out
clear up, sort out, resolve
2often as adjective clarifiedMelt (butter) in order to separate out the impurities.
烧熔（黄油）以清除杂质
seal the pots with a layer of clarified butter
Example sentencesExamples
- Clarifying butter removes the water and milk solids, leaving pure butterfat.
- Ghee, which is clarified butter, is another commonly used recipe item and is often used for frying.
- The cooked and clarified butter is then spooned off to avoid disturbing the milk solids on the bottom of the pan.
Synonyms
purify, refine
filter, make clear
melt (down), render
technical fine

Derivatives

clarifier

noun ˈklarɪfʌɪəˈklɛrəˌfaɪ(ə)r

Origin

Middle English (in the senses 'set forth clearly' and 'make pure and clean'): from Old French clarifier, from late Latin clarificare, from Latin clarus 'clear'.

Rhymes

scarify

Definition of clarify in US English:

clarify

verbˈklerəˌfīˈklɛrəˌfaɪ

[with object]

1Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
澄清，阐明，讲清（陈述，情况，形势）
the report managed to clarify the government's position
报告努力阐明了政府的立场。
Example sentencesExamples
- The bill also clarifies the position for employees who are sick or bereaved on a public holiday.
- A further consultation was required to clarify the situation and restore trust.
- Would someone in the Government clarify who is at fault and who is not?
- Further investigation would be required to more fully clarify this matter.
- The bill also clarifies the relationship between archives legislation and the Official Information Act.
- There are some important issues that need to be clarified at the outset.
- We have now clarified that there was a typo in the press release.
- I hope that clarifies the situation for members.
- Could you please clarify which of these days it is?
- And I want to quickly clarify two things I've just heard.
- What I have sought to do is clarify the role of the Advisory Council.
- A statement clarifying the situation is expected to be issued today.
- But the rules changed several times, and he did not clarify which set he relied on.
- Further careful epidemiological research is needed to clarify who benefits most from such treatment.
- She was not available for comment, or to clarify the exact circumstances surrounding the case.
- I occasionally had to ask him to either repeat himself or clarify his comments.
- A further amendment clarifies when public records need to be created.
- To clarify how this can work, let's briefly look at an example.
- Now the calls for the President to clarify the matter have begun to grow.
- These letters raise fundamental political issues that need to be discussed and clarified.
Synonyms
make clear, shed light on, throw light on, elucidate, illuminate, make plain, make simple, simplify
2often as adjective clarifiedMelt (butter) in order to separate out the impurities.
烧熔（黄油）以清除杂质
Example sentencesExamples
- Ghee, which is clarified butter, is another commonly used recipe item and is often used for frying.
- Clarifying butter removes the water and milk solids, leaving pure butterfat.
- The cooked and clarified butter is then spooned off to avoid disturbing the milk solids on the bottom of the pan.
Synonyms
purify, refine

Origin

Middle English (in the senses ‘set forth clearly’ and ‘make pure and clean’): from Old French clarifier, from late Latin clarificare, from Latin clarus ‘clear’.

单词	clarify
释义	Definition of clarify in English: clarify verbclarified, clarifying, clarifies ˈklarɪfʌɪˈklɛrəˌfaɪ [with object] 1Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible. 澄清，阐明，讲清（陈述，情况，形势） the report managed to clarify the government's position 报告努力阐明了政府的立场。 Example sentencesExamples These letters raise fundamental political issues that need to be discussed and clarified. A further consultation was required to clarify the situation and restore trust. I occasionally had to ask him to either repeat himself or clarify his comments. There are some important issues that need to be clarified at the outset. Now the calls for the President to clarify the matter have begun to grow. Would someone in the Government clarify who is at fault and who is not? A further amendment clarifies when public records need to be created. What I have sought to do is clarify the role of the Advisory Council. The bill also clarifies the relationship between archives legislation and the Official Information Act. Further careful epidemiological research is needed to clarify who benefits most from such treatment. To clarify how this can work, let's briefly look at an example. She was not available for comment, or to clarify the exact circumstances surrounding the case. We have now clarified that there was a typo in the press release. And I want to quickly clarify two things I've just heard. But the rules changed several times, and he did not clarify which set he relied on. I hope that clarifies the situation for members. Further investigation would be required to more fully clarify this matter. The bill also clarifies the position for employees who are sick or bereaved on a public holiday. A statement clarifying the situation is expected to be issued today. Could you please clarify which of these days it is? Synonyms make clear, shed light on, throw light on, elucidate, illuminate, make plain, make simple, simplify explain, explicate, define, spell out clear up, sort out, resolve 2often as adjective clarifiedMelt (butter) in order to separate out the impurities. 烧熔（黄油）以清除杂质 seal the pots with a layer of clarified butter Example sentencesExamples Clarifying butter removes the water and milk solids, leaving pure butterfat. Ghee, which is clarified butter, is another commonly used recipe item and is often used for frying. The cooked and clarified butter is then spooned off to avoid disturbing the milk solids on the bottom of the pan. Synonyms purify, refine filter, make clear melt (down), render technical fine Derivatives clarifier noun ˈklarɪfʌɪəˈklɛrəˌfaɪ(ə)r Origin Middle English (in the senses 'set forth clearly' and 'make pure and clean'): from Old French clarifier, from late Latin clarificare, from Latin clarus 'clear'. Rhymes scarify Definition of clarify in US English: clarify verbˈklerəˌfīˈklɛrəˌfaɪ [with object] 1Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible. 澄清，阐明，讲清（陈述，情况，形势） the report managed to clarify the government's position 报告努力阐明了政府的立场。 Example sentencesExamples The bill also clarifies the position for employees who are sick or bereaved on a public holiday. A further consultation was required to clarify the situation and restore trust. Would someone in the Government clarify who is at fault and who is not? Further investigation would be required to more fully clarify this matter. The bill also clarifies the relationship between archives legislation and the Official Information Act. There are some important issues that need to be clarified at the outset. We have now clarified that there was a typo in the press release. I hope that clarifies the situation for members. Could you please clarify which of these days it is? And I want to quickly clarify two things I've just heard. What I have sought to do is clarify the role of the Advisory Council. A statement clarifying the situation is expected to be issued today. But the rules changed several times, and he did not clarify which set he relied on. Further careful epidemiological research is needed to clarify who benefits most from such treatment. She was not available for comment, or to clarify the exact circumstances surrounding the case. I occasionally had to ask him to either repeat himself or clarify his comments. A further amendment clarifies when public records need to be created. To clarify how this can work, let's briefly look at an example. Now the calls for the President to clarify the matter have begun to grow. These letters raise fundamental political issues that need to be discussed and clarified. Synonyms make clear, shed light on, throw light on, elucidate, illuminate, make plain, make simple, simplify 2often as adjective clarifiedMelt (butter) in order to separate out the impurities. 烧熔（黄油）以清除杂质 Example sentencesExamples Ghee, which is clarified butter, is another commonly used recipe item and is often used for frying. Clarifying butter removes the water and milk solids, leaving pure butterfat. The cooked and clarified butter is then spooned off to avoid disturbing the milk solids on the bottom of the pan. Synonyms purify, refine Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘set forth clearly’ and ‘make pure and clean’): from Old French clarifier, from late Latin clarificare, from Latin clarus ‘clear’.
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