英语词汇clear怎么读，是什么意思，单词翻译、读音、固定搭配用法和短语词组及例句-英汉双解词典

¹ clear /ˈkliɚ/ adjective

clearer; clearest

¹ clear

/ˈkliɚ/

adjective

clearer; clearest

Learner's definition of CLEAR

[also more clear; most clear]

: very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt明显的；清楚的；明确的

The show was a clear failure. [=it was clearly a failure; there is no doubt that the show was a failure]这场演出显然是个失败。
There are clear differences between the two candidates.两位候选人的差异非常明显。
She's the clear favorite to win the election.她显然是赢得选举的大热门。
I'm not completely happy with the plan, but I see no clear alternative.虽然我对这个计划并不十分满意，但也没什么明确的其他选择。
He was the clear winner.他以明显的优势获胜。
It has become clear [=evident] to me that changes are necessary.我十分清醒地意识到，改变十分必要。
She has made it abundantly/painfully/very clear that she does not support us.她已很明确地表示不支持我们。
It's not clear how much longer we'll have to wait.我们不清楚还要等多久。
She made (it) clear to me that she was unhappy. [=she told/showed me in a very definite way that she was unhappy]她明确地告诉我，她不开心。
“Changes will have to be made.” “Yes, that's clear.”“需要有些改变。”“是的，这是明摆着的。”
The sign said/read “Keep Out” as clear as day/daylight/anything. [=the sign very clearly said “Keep Out”]指示牌上明明白白地写着：“禁止入内”。

— sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger有时用于表达愤怒的口语短语

I want this work finished by this afternoon. Do I make myself clear? [=do you understand me?]我希望这项工作今天下午做完。听明白了吗？
The work needs to be finished by this afternoon. Is that clear?这项工作要在今天下午完成。清楚了吗？
Let's get one thing perfectly clear: I want this work finished by this afternoon.让我们来搞清楚一件事：我希望这项工作今天下午做完。

: easily understood易懂的

She's a clear writer. [=she writes clearly]她的作品清晰易懂。
Her writing has a clear style.她的字迹清晰易懂。
a clear definition/explanation易懂的定义/解释
a clear message易懂的信息
The instructions weren't very clear about when we were supposed to begin.说明中并没有写清楚我们应何时开始。
(informal) The explanation was as clear as mud. [=extremely unclear]这个解释一点也不清楚。

a : free from doubt or confusion清楚的；无疑问的

I think I have a clear understanding of the problem.我认为，我对这个问题的认识很清楚。
Are you clear on/about what you need to do? [=do you understand what you need to do?]你清楚自己需要做什么吗？
He has clear ideas about what he hopes to accomplish.他对自己希望实现的目标有清楚的认识。

b : able to think in an accurate way without confusion头脑清醒的；思维敏锐的

She's a clear thinker.她是一个思路清晰的人。
This job requires someone with a clear head. [=someone who can think clearly]这项工作需要一个头脑清醒的人。

— see also clearheaded

: easily seen : having small parts and details that can be easily seen and identified细节清晰的；易于辨认的

This picture is blurry, but that one is clear.这幅画很模糊，但那幅却很清晰。
Our TV has a beautifully clear picture/image.我们的电视画面/图像非常清晰。

: easily heard容易听见的；听得清的

a very clear sound非常清晰的声音

: easily heard and understood听得懂的；易于听懂的

clear pronunciation清楚的发音
The teacher has a very clear speaking voice.那位老师说话的声音非常清晰。

: easily seen through清澈的

clear [=transparent] glass透明的玻璃
a clear liquid清澈的液体
a glass of cool, clear water一杯清凉的水
clear plastic bags透明塑料袋
clear soup/broth清汤
clear air纯净的空气
The water in the lake is crystal clear. = The water in the lake is (as) clear as crystal.湖水像水晶一样清澈。

: not blocked by anything畅通的；无阻碍的

I had a clear view of the accident. [=I was able to see the accident clearly]我清楚地目睹了那场事故。
The aisles must be kept clear during the show. [=no people or things can be in the aisles during the show]演出时，过道必须保持通畅。
a clear path通畅的道路

: not covered by anything无覆盖的；空置的

You should keep your work area clear.你应该保持自己的工作区域干净。

— often + of

You should keep your work area clear of clutter.你应该保持自己的工作区域没有堆放杂物。
Don't try to cross the street until it's clear of traffic. [=until there is no traffic on the street]等没车了，再过马路。

— see also clear of (below), the coast is clear at ¹coast, clear sailing at sailing

of weather or the sky : not having any clouds, fog, etc.晴朗的；无云（或雾）的

It was a beautifully clear, sunny day.那天万里无云，阳光明媚。
a clear blue sky晴朗的碧空
You can see thousands of stars on a clear night.在晴朗的夜空，你能看到成千上万的星星。

a : free of marks or spots洁净的；无斑痕的

an actress with beautifully/perfectly clear healthy skin皮肤白净健康的女演员

b : having a distinct and bright color（颜色）明亮的，鲜明的

She has clear blue eyes.她有着一双明亮的蓝眼睛。

c medical : free of abnormal signs or symptoms正常的；无异常症状的

After treatment, all his tests were clear. [=his tests did not show any problems]经过治疗后，他的各项检查结果都正常。

: free from feelings of guilt or blame问心无愧的；清白的 — used with conscience与conscience连用

The accident wasn't my fault. My conscience is clear. = I have a clear conscience.那场事故不是我的错。我问心无愧。

◊ If your conscience is clear, you do not feel guilty because you do not believe that you have done anything wrong.问心无愧（不感到有负罪感，相信自己没做错事）

finance — used to describe the amount that remains after costs, taxes, etc., have been paid（付清成本、税费等后的）净的，纯的

We made a clear [=net] profit of $500.我们净赚500美元。

: not having any planned or scheduled activities没有安排活动的；空闲的

Wednesday afternoon is clear [=free], so let's meet then.周三下午有空，我们那时见吧。
I like to keep my schedule clear on Friday afternoons.我喜欢把周五下午的时间空出来。

(as) clear as a bell

: very clear非常清晰的；清澈明净的

It was clear as a bell that morning—not a cloud in the sky.那天早上天气晴朗，万里无云。
The water was as clear as a bell.水清澈见底。
Clear as a bell, I heard him say my name.我听得非常清楚，他叫了我的名字。
a sound as clear as a bell非常清晰的声音

clear of

: away from (something dangerous, harmful, etc.)离开，避开（危险、伤害等）

Keep/Stay clear of [=out of] trouble!别招惹麻烦！
Stand clear of the closing doors!门正在关闭，站远点！
We'll pick up speed once we get clear of the heavy traffic.一驶离交通拥挤的地段，我们就可以加速了。

— see also ¹clear 7 (above)

see your way clear to

— see ¹see

steer clear (of)

— see ²steer

— clearness

noun [noncount]

I was impressed by the clearness [=(more commonly) clarity] of his explanation.他的解释清楚明白，给我留下了深刻的印象。
the clearness of the water水的清澈

² clear /ˈkliɚ/ verb

clears; cleared; clearing

² clear

/ˈkliɚ/

verb

clears; cleared; clearing

Learner's definition of CLEAR

[no object] : to become clear变晴朗；变清澈；变清楚: such as

a of weather or the sky : to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc.（天气或天空）变晴朗，放晴

The sky cleared after the rain.雨后天空放晴。
The weather is cloudy now, but it's clearing gradually.虽然这会儿天空多云，但正慢慢转晴。

— see also clear up (below)

b of clouds, fog, smoke, etc. : to go away（云、雾、烟等）消散，散去

The clouds cleared (from the sky) after the rain.雨后云散了。
The morning fog gradually cleared.晨雾渐渐散去了。
When the smoke cleared, we could see that the building had been completely destroyed.烟雾散去后，我们看到那座建筑已彻底被毁。

c of a liquid : to change by becoming easier to see through : to become transparent or more transparent（液体）变清澈，变透明

The water cleared after the mud had settled.泥沙沉淀后，水变清澈了。

d of the skin : to become free of marks or spots（皮肤）变光洁，变得明净无瑕

My skin cleared when I started using the cream.用了这种护肤霜后，我的肌肤变得光洁了。

— see also clear up (below)

◊ When your head clears or when something clears your head, you become more awake or alert and are able to think in a normal way without confusion.（头脑）变清醒，变机敏

My head cleared after a good night's sleep. = A good night's sleep cleared my head. [=I was able to think clearly again after a good night's sleep]睡了一宿好觉后，我的头脑清醒了。

◊ When your vision/eyesight clears you become able to see things correctly.（视力）变清晰

When I woke up everything was blurry at first, but then my vision gradually cleared.我刚醒来时眼前还一片模糊，后来视野逐渐清晰了起来。

a [+ object] : to remove something entirely from an area or place清除；移走；搬走

He used a shovel to clear the snow off/from the driveway. = He used a shovel to clear the driveway of snow.他用铁锹清除私家车道上的积雪。
They cleared timber from/off the land.他们搬走了地上的木料。
She cleared everything out of the closet.她把壁橱清空了。
I'll clear those books out of the/your way.我会把这些书都搬到一边去。
She cleared [=removed] the dishes from the table. = She cleared the table (of dishes).她把桌上的餐盘都收拾走了。

b : to cause the people in an area or place to leave使离开；清场

[+ object]

clear a room of unwanted visitors = clear unwanted visitors from a room将不速之客请出房间
The alarm cleared [=emptied] the room (of people).警报一响，房间里的人都撤离了。

[no object]

The room cleared quickly when the alarm sounded. [=the people in the room left quickly when the alarm sounded]警报响起，房间里的人都迅速撤离了。

c [+ object] : to leave (an area or place) so that it is empty撤离；离开；腾空

The police ordered the crowd to clear the area.警察命令人群离开这一区域。

[+ object] : to make (a path, road, open space, etc.) by removing things that block or cover an area or surface清除（障碍）；使畅通

The guide cleared a path for us through the jungle.向导为我们开出了一条穿过丛林的小径。
I cleared a space on the desk for my new computer.我在桌子上腾出一块地方放置新电脑。

[+ object] : to go over, under, or past (something) without touching（无接触地）越过，穿过，通过，经过

The horse cleared [=jumped over] the fence easily.那匹马轻松地跃过了栅栏。
The pole-vaulter cleared 15 feet on his first try.那名撑竿跳运动员第一跳就跃过了15英尺。
The boat's sail just/narrowly cleared [=passed under] the bottom of the bridge.那艘船的帆勉强从桥底通过。

[+ object] : to prove that (someone) is not guilty of a crime证明清白（或无罪）

The investigation cleared him officially of all the charges against him.调查正式澄清了对他的所有指控。
He says he's innocent and he wants an opportunity to clear himself. = He wants an opportunity to clear his name. [=to prove that he is innocent]他说自己是无辜的，并希望有机会证明自己的清白。

[+ object]

a : to get approval for (something)获准；得到许可

You should clear the article with your boss before trying to get it published.在尝试发表这篇文章前，你应该先征得你老板的许可。

b : to give approval for (something)批准；允许

Her boss cleared [=approved] the article for publication.她的老板同意发表这篇文章。

c : to say that (someone) has official permission to do something批准；获准

The head of the agency has cleared her to see classified information.部门负责人已准许她查阅机密信息。
The flight/plane/pilot was cleared to land. = The flight/plane/pilot was cleared for landing. [=the flight/plane/pilot was given official permission/clearance to land]这个航班/这架飞机/这位驾驶员已得到着陆许可。
We were cleared (to go) through customs. = We cleared customs.我们已获准通过海关。

d : to be passed or officially approved by (a group)被通过；得到准许

The bill has finally cleared the Senate. [=the Senate has finally passed the bill]这一法案最终在参议院获得通过。

[+ object] finance

a : to pay all the money that is owed for (a debt or loan)付清，偿清，结清（债务或贷款）

clear a debt偿清债务

b : to gain (an amount of money) after paying all costs, taxes, etc.（付清成本、税费等后）净赚，净盈

After paying our expenses we cleared almost 1,000 dollars on the deal.扣除各种开支后，这笔生意我们净赚了差不多1000美元。
clear a profit赚得利润

◊ When a check clears or is cleared, it goes through the process of being reviewed and accepted by a bank, and the money for the check is taken from the bank's account.兑现（支票）

Checks can take up to four days to clear. = Checks can take up to four days to be cleared.支票兑现可能需要四天的时间。
The check failed to clear. [=the check bounced]那张支票被拒付了。

clear away

[phrasal verb]

clear (something) away or clear away (something)

: to remove (something) from an area or surface清除；收拾

Just give me a moment to clear away all these papers, then we can sit down at the table.给我几分钟把这些文件收拾一下，然后我们便可以在桌旁坐下来了。

— sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻

They had a long talk and were able to clear away [=clear up, resolve] all their misunderstandings.他们长谈了一次，消除了彼此间的所有误会。

clear off

[phrasal verb]

clear off (something) or clear (something) off (something) : to remove things from (an area or surface)（从某处）移走，搬走，清除

It took her a few minutes to clear off the dinner table.她用几分钟把饭桌收拾干净了。
It took her a few minutes to clear the dishes off the dinner table.她几分钟就把餐具从饭桌上收拾走了。
I'll clear off my desk so that you can use it.我会把我的桌子收拾干净，这样你就可以用了。

chiefly British, informal

a : to go away or run away : to leave quickly走掉；跑掉；迅速离开

When we heard the night watchman, we cleared off as quickly as we could.听到守夜人来了，我们就拼命跑开了。
I told him to clear off [=get lost] and leave me alone.我叫他走开，别管我。

b clear off (a place) : to leave (a place) quickly迅速离开（某地）

I ordered the hikers to clear off [=get off] my land at once.我命令那些徒步旅行者马上离开我的领地。

clear out

[phrasal verb]

: to leave quickly迅速离开

He cleared out without paying his rent.他还没付房租就一下子搬走了。

clear (something) out or clear out (something) : to remove unwanted things from (an area or place)收拾；清理

clear out a cluttered closet清理杂乱的壁橱

— see also clearout

clear the air

— see ¹air

clear the deck/decks

— see ¹deck

clear up

[phrasal verb]

: to become clear变晴朗；变清澈；变清楚: such as

a of weather or the sky : to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc.天气或天空）变晴朗，放晴

The sky cleared up after the rain.雨后天空放晴了。
It's cloudy now, but it's clearing up gradually.这会儿天空多云，但正慢慢放晴。

b of the skin : to become free of marks or spots（皮肤）变光洁，变明净无瑕

My skin cleared up when I started using the cream.用了这种护肤霜后，我的肌肤变得光洁了。

clear up or clear (something) up or clear up (something) : to go away or cause (something) to go away（使）消失

My symptoms cleared up once I started using the cream.用了这种护肤霜后，我的症状就消失了。
The cream has cleared up my symptoms.这种护肤霜使我的症状消失了。

clear (something) up or clear up (something)

a : to make (something) clear by explaining it澄清；解释清楚

clear up a mystery解开谜团

b : to cause the end of (something) by talking about it or dealing with it消除；解决

We need to clear up [=resolve] these misunderstandings.我们需要消除这些误会。
If we try I'm sure we can clear up these problems quickly.如果我们努力，我相信很快就能解决这些问题。

British : to make an area clean or tidy打扫；清洁；整理

Let's clear up [=clean up, tidy up] before we leave.出发前，我们打扫一下吧。

clear your throat

: to make a noise in your throat for attention or to be able to speak more clearly清嗓子

He cleared his throat and began to speak.他清了清嗓子，便开始讲话了。

³ clear /ˈkliɚ/ adverb

³ clear

/ˈkliɚ/

adverb

Learner's definition of CLEAR

: in a clear manner清楚地；清晰地 — used in the phrase loud and clear用于短语loud and clear

“Can you hear me now?” “Loud and clear.” [=I can hear you very clearly]“你现在能听到我的话吗？”“非常清楚。”

chiefly US, informal : all the way : completely or entirely一直；完全；彻底

We drove clear across the state.我们开车穿越了整个州。
The ball rolled clear across the street.皮球一路滚过了街道。

free and clear

— see ²free

⁴ clear /ˈkliɚ/ noun

⁴ clear

/ˈkliɚ/

noun

Learner's definition of CLEAR

in the clear

: free from guilt or suspicion无罪的；清白的；无嫌疑的

The investigation/jury considered all the charges against him and concluded that he was in the clear. [=that he was not guilty]查/陪审团认真考查了对他的所有指控，最后认定他无罪。
He's not in the clear yet. The police still consider him a suspect.他还没有洗脱嫌疑。警方仍认为他是嫌疑犯。

单词	clear
释义	clear (verb) clear (adverb) clear (noun) clear 24 ENTRIES FOUND: clear (adjective) clear (verb) clear (adverb) clear (noun) clear-cut (adjective) clear-cut (noun) clear-cut (verb) clear-eyed (adjective) clearing (noun) clearing bank (noun) clear-sighted (adjective) all clear (noun) crystal clear (adjective) air (noun) bell (noun) coast (noun) deck (noun) free (adverb) mud (noun) sailing (noun) see (verb) steer (verb) vision (noun) way (noun) ¹ clear /ˈkliɚ/ adjective clearer; clearest ¹ clear /ˈkliɚ/ adjective clearer; clearest Learner's definition of CLEAR [also more clear; most clear] 1 : very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt明显的；清楚的；明确的 The show was a clear failure. [=it was clearly a failure; there is no doubt that the show was a failure]这场演出显然是个失败。 There are clear differences between the two candidates.两位候选人的差异非常明显。 She's the clear favorite to win the election.她显然是赢得选举的大热门。 I'm not completely happy with the plan, but I see no clear alternative.虽然我对这个计划并不十分满意，但也没什么明确的其他选择。 He was the clear winner.他以明显的优势获胜。 It has become clear [=evident] to me that changes are necessary.我十分清醒地意识到，改变十分必要。 She has made it abundantly/painfully/very clear that she does not support us.她已很明确地表示不支持我们。 It's not clear how much longer we'll have to wait.我们不清楚还要等多久。 She made (it) clear to me that she was unhappy. [=she told/showed me in a very definite way that she was unhappy]她明确地告诉我，她不开心。 “Changes will have to be made.” “Yes, that's clear.”“需要有些改变。”“是的，这是明摆着的。” The sign said/read “Keep Out” as clear as day/daylight/anything. [=the sign very clearly said “Keep Out”]指示牌上明明白白地写着：“禁止入内”。 — sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger有时用于表达愤怒的口语短语 I want this work finished by this afternoon. Do I make myself clear? [=do you understand me?]我希望这项工作今天下午做完。听明白了吗？ The work needs to be finished by this afternoon. Is that clear?这项工作要在今天下午完成。清楚了吗？ Let's get one thing perfectly clear: I want this work finished by this afternoon.让我们来搞清楚一件事：我希望这项工作今天下午做完。 2 : easily understood易懂的 She's a clear writer. [=she writes clearly]她的作品清晰易懂。 Her writing has a clear style.她的字迹清晰易懂。 a clear definition/explanation易懂的定义/解释 a clear message易懂的信息 The instructions weren't very clear about when we were supposed to begin.说明中并没有写清楚我们应何时开始。 (informal) The explanation was as clear as mud. [=extremely unclear]这个解释一点也不清楚。 3 a : free from doubt or confusion清楚的；无疑问的 I think I have a clear understanding of the problem.我认为，我对这个问题的认识很清楚。 Are you clear on/about what you need to do? [=do you understand what you need to do?]你清楚自己需要做什么吗？ He has clear ideas about what he hopes to accomplish.他对自己希望实现的目标有清楚的认识。 b : able to think in an accurate way without confusion头脑清醒的；思维敏锐的 She's a clear thinker.她是一个思路清晰的人。 This job requires someone with a clear head. [=someone who can think clearly]这项工作需要一个头脑清醒的人。 — see also clearheaded 4 : easily seen : having small parts and details that can be easily seen and identified细节清晰的；易于辨认的 This picture is blurry, but that one is clear.这幅画很模糊，但那幅却很清晰。 Our TV has a beautifully clear picture/image.我们的电视画面/图像非常清晰。 5 : easily heard容易听见的；听得清的 a very clear sound非常清晰的声音 : easily heard and understood听得懂的；易于听懂的 clear pronunciation清楚的发音 The teacher has a very clear speaking voice.那位老师说话的声音非常清晰。 6 : easily seen through清澈的 clear [=transparent] glass透明的玻璃 a clear liquid清澈的液体 a glass of cool, clear water一杯清凉的水 clear plastic bags透明塑料袋 clear soup/broth清汤 clear air纯净的空气 The water in the lake is crystal clear. = The water in the lake is (as) clear as crystal.湖水像水晶一样清澈。 7 : not blocked by anything畅通的；无阻碍的 I had a clear view of the accident. [=I was able to see the accident clearly]我清楚地目睹了那场事故。 The aisles must be kept clear during the show. [=no people or things can be in the aisles during the show]演出时，过道必须保持通畅。 a clear path通畅的道路 : not covered by anything无覆盖的；空置的 You should keep your work area clear.你应该保持自己的工作区域干净。 — often + of You should keep your work area clear of clutter.你应该保持自己的工作区域没有堆放杂物。 Don't try to cross the street until it's clear of traffic. [=until there is no traffic on the street]等没车了，再过马路。 — see also clear of (below), the coast is clear at ¹coast, clear sailing at sailing 8 of weather or the sky : not having any clouds, fog, etc.晴朗的；无云（或雾）的 It was a beautifully clear, sunny day.那天万里无云，阳光明媚。 a clear blue sky晴朗的碧空 You can see thousands of stars on a clear night.在晴朗的夜空，你能看到成千上万的星星。 9 a : free of marks or spots洁净的；无斑痕的 an actress with beautifully/perfectly clear healthy skin皮肤白净健康的女演员 b : having a distinct and bright color（颜色）明亮的，鲜明的 She has clear blue eyes.她有着一双明亮的蓝眼睛。 c medical : free of abnormal signs or symptoms正常的；无异常症状的 After treatment, all his tests were clear. [=his tests did not show any problems]经过治疗后，他的各项检查结果都正常。 10 : free from feelings of guilt or blame问心无愧的；清白的 — used with conscience与conscience连用 The accident wasn't my fault. My conscience is clear. = I have a clear conscience.那场事故不是我的错。我问心无愧。 ◊ If your conscience is clear, you do not feel guilty because you do not believe that you have done anything wrong.问心无愧（不感到有负罪感，相信自己没做错事） 11 finance — used to describe the amount that remains after costs, taxes, etc., have been paid（付清成本、税费等后的）净的，纯的 We made a clear [=net] profit of $500.我们净赚500美元。 12 : not having any planned or scheduled activities没有安排活动的；空闲的 Wednesday afternoon is clear [=free], so let's meet then.周三下午有空，我们那时见吧。 I like to keep my schedule clear on Friday afternoons.我喜欢把周五下午的时间空出来。 (as) clear as a bell : very clear非常清晰的；清澈明净的 It was clear as a bell that morning—not a cloud in the sky.那天早上天气晴朗，万里无云。 The water was as clear as a bell.水清澈见底。 Clear as a bell, I heard him say my name.我听得非常清楚，他叫了我的名字。 a sound as clear as a bell非常清晰的声音 clear of : away from (something dangerous, harmful, etc.)离开，避开（危险、伤害等） Keep/Stay clear of [=out of] trouble!别招惹麻烦！ Stand clear of the closing doors!门正在关闭，站远点！ We'll pick up speed once we get clear of the heavy traffic.一驶离交通拥挤的地段，我们就可以加速了。 — see also ¹clear 7 (above) see your way clear to — see ¹see steer clear (of) — see ²steer — clearness noun [noncount] I was impressed by the clearness [=(more commonly) clarity] of his explanation.他的解释清楚明白，给我留下了深刻的印象。 the clearness of the water水的清澈 ² clear /ˈkliɚ/ verb clears; cleared; clearing ² clear /ˈkliɚ/ verb clears; cleared; clearing Learner's definition of CLEAR 1 [no object] : to become clear变晴朗；变清澈；变清楚: such as a of weather or the sky : to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc.（天气或天空）变晴朗，放晴 The sky cleared after the rain.雨后天空放晴。 The weather is cloudy now, but it's clearing gradually.虽然这会儿天空多云，但正慢慢转晴。 — see also clear up (below) b of clouds, fog, smoke, etc. : to go away（云、雾、烟等）消散，散去 The clouds cleared (from the sky) after the rain.雨后云散了。 The morning fog gradually cleared.晨雾渐渐散去了。 When the smoke cleared, we could see that the building had been completely destroyed.烟雾散去后，我们看到那座建筑已彻底被毁。 c of a liquid : to change by becoming easier to see through : to become transparent or more transparent（液体）变清澈，变透明 The water cleared after the mud had settled.泥沙沉淀后，水变清澈了。 d of the skin : to become free of marks or spots（皮肤）变光洁，变得明净无瑕 My skin cleared when I started using the cream.用了这种护肤霜后，我的肌肤变得光洁了。 — see also clear up (below) e ◊ When your head clears or when something clears your head, you become more awake or alert and are able to think in a normal way without confusion.（头脑）变清醒，变机敏 My head cleared after a good night's sleep. = A good night's sleep cleared my head. [=I was able to think clearly again after a good night's sleep]睡了一宿好觉后，我的头脑清醒了。 f ◊ When your vision/eyesight clears you become able to see things correctly.（视力）变清晰 When I woke up everything was blurry at first, but then my vision gradually cleared.我刚醒来时眼前还一片模糊，后来视野逐渐清晰了起来。 2 a [+ object] : to remove something entirely from an area or place清除；移走；搬走 He used a shovel to clear the snow off/from the driveway. = He used a shovel to clear the driveway of snow.他用铁锹清除私家车道上的积雪。 They cleared timber from/off the land.他们搬走了地上的木料。 She cleared everything out of the closet.她把壁橱清空了。 I'll clear those books out of the/your way.我会把这些书都搬到一边去。 She cleared [=removed] the dishes from the table. = She cleared the table (of dishes).她把桌上的餐盘都收拾走了。 b : to cause the people in an area or place to leave使离开；清场 [+ object] clear a room of unwanted visitors = clear unwanted visitors from a room将不速之客请出房间 The alarm cleared [=emptied] the room (of people).警报一响，房间里的人都撤离了。 [no object] The room cleared quickly when the alarm sounded. [=the people in the room left quickly when the alarm sounded]警报响起，房间里的人都迅速撤离了。 c [+ object] : to leave (an area or place) so that it is empty撤离；离开；腾空 The police ordered the crowd to clear the area.警察命令人群离开这一区域。 3 [+ object] : to make (a path, road, open space, etc.) by removing things that block or cover an area or surface清除（障碍）；使畅通 The guide cleared a path for us through the jungle.向导为我们开出了一条穿过丛林的小径。 I cleared a space on the desk for my new computer.我在桌子上腾出一块地方放置新电脑。 4 [+ object] : to go over, under, or past (something) without touching（无接触地）越过，穿过，通过，经过 The horse cleared [=jumped over] the fence easily.那匹马轻松地跃过了栅栏。 The pole-vaulter cleared 15 feet on his first try.那名撑竿跳运动员第一跳就跃过了15英尺。 The boat's sail just/narrowly cleared [=passed under] the bottom of the bridge.那艘船的帆勉强从桥底通过。 5 [+ object] : to prove that (someone) is not guilty of a crime证明清白（或无罪） The investigation cleared him officially of all the charges against him.调查正式澄清了对他的所有指控。 He says he's innocent and he wants an opportunity to clear himself. = He wants an opportunity to clear his name. [=to prove that he is innocent]他说自己是无辜的，并希望有机会证明自己的清白。 6 [+ object] a : to get approval for (something)获准；得到许可 You should clear the article with your boss before trying to get it published.在尝试发表这篇文章前，你应该先征得你老板的许可。 b : to give approval for (something)批准；允许 Her boss cleared [=approved] the article for publication.她的老板同意发表这篇文章。 c : to say that (someone) has official permission to do something批准；获准 The head of the agency has cleared her to see classified information.部门负责人已准许她查阅机密信息。 The flight/plane/pilot was cleared to land. = The flight/plane/pilot was cleared for landing. [=the flight/plane/pilot was given official permission/clearance to land]这个航班/这架飞机/这位驾驶员已得到着陆许可。 We were cleared (to go) through customs. = We cleared customs.我们已获准通过海关。 d : to be passed or officially approved by (a group)被通过；得到准许 The bill has finally cleared the Senate. [=the Senate has finally passed the bill]这一法案最终在参议院获得通过。 7 [+ object] finance a : to pay all the money that is owed for (a debt or loan)付清，偿清，结清（债务或贷款） clear a debt偿清债务 b : to gain (an amount of money) after paying all costs, taxes, etc.（付清成本、税费等后）净赚，净盈 After paying our expenses we cleared almost 1,000 dollars on the deal.扣除各种开支后，这笔生意我们净赚了差不多1000美元。 clear a profit赚得利润 c ◊ When a check clears or is cleared, it goes through the process of being reviewed and accepted by a bank, and the money for the check is taken from the bank's account.兑现（支票） Checks can take up to four days to clear. = Checks can take up to four days to be cleared.支票兑现可能需要四天的时间。 The check failed to clear. [=the check bounced]那张支票被拒付了。 clear away [phrasal verb] clear (something) away or clear away (something) : to remove (something) from an area or surface清除；收拾 Just give me a moment to clear away all these papers, then we can sit down at the table.给我几分钟把这些文件收拾一下，然后我们便可以在桌旁坐下来了。 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 They had a long talk and were able to clear away [=clear up, resolve] all their misunderstandings.他们长谈了一次，消除了彼此间的所有误会。 clear off [phrasal verb] 1 clear off (something) or clear (something) off (something) : to remove things from (an area or surface)（从某处）移走，搬走，清除 It took her a few minutes to clear off the dinner table.她用几分钟把饭桌收拾干净了。 It took her a few minutes to clear the dishes off the dinner table.她几分钟就把餐具从饭桌上收拾走了。 I'll clear off my desk so that you can use it.我会把我的桌子收拾干净，这样你就可以用了。 2 chiefly British, informal a : to go away or run away : to leave quickly走掉；跑掉；迅速离开 When we heard the night watchman, we cleared off as quickly as we could.听到守夜人来了，我们就拼命跑开了。 I told him to clear off [=get lost] and leave me alone.我叫他走开，别管我。 b clear off (a place) : to leave (a place) quickly迅速离开（某地） I ordered the hikers to clear off [=get off] my land at once.我命令那些徒步旅行者马上离开我的领地。 clear out [phrasal verb] 1 : to leave quickly迅速离开 He cleared out without paying his rent.他还没付房租就一下子搬走了。 2 clear (something) out or clear out (something) : to remove unwanted things from (an area or place)收拾；清理 clear out a cluttered closet清理杂乱的壁橱 — see also clearout clear the air — see ¹air clear the deck/decks — see ¹deck clear up [phrasal verb] 1 : to become clear变晴朗；变清澈；变清楚: such as a of weather or the sky : to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc.天气或天空）变晴朗，放晴 The sky cleared up after the rain.雨后天空放晴了。 It's cloudy now, but it's clearing up gradually.这会儿天空多云，但正慢慢放晴。 b of the skin : to become free of marks or spots（皮肤）变光洁，变明净无瑕 My skin cleared up when I started using the cream.用了这种护肤霜后，我的肌肤变得光洁了。 2 clear up or clear (something) up or clear up (something) : to go away or cause (something) to go away（使）消失 My symptoms cleared up once I started using the cream.用了这种护肤霜后，我的症状就消失了。 The cream has cleared up my symptoms.这种护肤霜使我的症状消失了。 3 clear (something) up or clear up (something) a : to make (something) clear by explaining it澄清；解释清楚 clear up a mystery解开谜团 b : to cause the end of (something) by talking about it or dealing with it消除；解决 We need to clear up [=resolve] these misunderstandings.我们需要消除这些误会。 If we try I'm sure we can clear up these problems quickly.如果我们努力，我相信很快就能解决这些问题。 4 British : to make an area clean or tidy打扫；清洁；整理 Let's clear up [=clean up, tidy up] before we leave.出发前，我们打扫一下吧。 clear your throat : to make a noise in your throat for attention or to be able to speak more clearly清嗓子 He cleared his throat and began to speak.他清了清嗓子，便开始讲话了。 ³ clear /ˈkliɚ/ adverb ³ clear /ˈkliɚ/ adverb Learner's definition of CLEAR 1 : in a clear manner清楚地；清晰地 — used in the phrase loud and clear用于短语loud and clear “Can you hear me now?” “Loud and clear.” [=I can hear you very clearly]“你现在能听到我的话吗？”“非常清楚。” 2 chiefly US, informal : all the way : completely or entirely一直；完全；彻底 We drove clear across the state.我们开车穿越了整个州。 The ball rolled clear across the street.皮球一路滚过了街道。 free and clear — see ²free ⁴ clear /ˈkliɚ/ noun ⁴ clear /ˈkliɚ/ noun Learner's definition of CLEAR in the clear : free from guilt or suspicion无罪的；清白的；无嫌疑的 The investigation/jury considered all the charges against him and concluded that he was in the clear. [=that he was not guilty]查/陪审团认真考查了对他的所有指控，最后认定他无罪。 He's not in the clear yet. The police still consider him a suspect.他还没有洗脱嫌疑。警方仍认为他是嫌疑犯。
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