clarify
/ˈklærɪfaɪ/ · /ˈklerəfaɪ/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #5266 in the learning path
澄清；阐明
Definitions
v. To make something easier to understand by explaining it clearly.
澄清；阐明
v. To make a liquid clearer by removing unwanted substances.
使液体澄清
Example
Could you clarify which entrance we should use?
你能说清楚我们应该走哪个入口吗？
Governments should clarify how personal data will be used before introducing digital identity systems.
政府在推行数字身份系统前，应阐明个人数据将如何使用。
Collocations
- clarify a point
- clarify the situation
- clarify the meaning
- clarified butter
Word family
- clarification (n)
- clarity (n)
- clear (adj)
Synonyms
- explain
- elucidate
Antonyms
- obscure
- confuse
Usage tip
clarify直接接需要解释的内容，如clarify the rules。
FAQ
- What does clarify mean?
- To make something easier to understand by explaining it clearly. To make a liquid clearer by removing unwanted substances.
- How is clarify pronounced?
- UK /ˈklærɪfaɪ/, US /ˈklerəfaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
