clarification
/ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · /ˌklærəfəˈkeɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #6966 in the learning path
澄清；进一步说明
Definitions
n. an explanation that makes something clearer or easier to understand
澄清；进一步说明
Example
I asked for clarification before signing the rental agreement.
签租房合同前，我要求对方进一步说明。
Students benefit from clarification of assessment criteria before they begin complex research assignments at university.
大学生在开始复杂的研究作业前，若评分标准得到明确说明，会更有帮助。
Collocations
- ask for clarification
- provide clarification
- clarification of the rules
- seek clarification on
Word family
- clarify (v.)
- clarity (n.)
- clear (adj.)
Synonyms
- explanation
Usage tip
常用clarification of或on；通常作不可数名词。
FAQ
- What does clarification mean?
- an explanation that makes something clearer or easier to understand
- How is clarification pronounced?
- UK /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, US /ˌklærəfəˈkeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
