clearance
/ˈklɪərəns/ · /ˈklɪrəns/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #7021 in the learning path
清除；清理
Definitions
n. The removal of unwanted objects or material from a place
清除；清理
n. Official permission to do something or enter a place
正式许可；批准
n. The sale of remaining goods at reduced prices
清仓甩卖
Example
The garden clearance took us most of Saturday.
清理花园花了我们周六大半天的时间。
Large-scale forest clearance can destroy wildlife habitats and increase the risk of soil erosion.
大规模森林清除会破坏野生动物栖息地，并增加水土流失的风险。
Collocations
- forest clearance
- security clearance
- customs clearance
- clearance sale
Word family
- clear (v.)
- clear (adj.)
Usage tip
clearance sale是清仓促销；清关用customs clearance。
FAQ
- What does clearance mean?
- The removal of unwanted objects or material from a place Official permission to do something or enter a place The sale of remaining goods at reduced prices
- How is clearance pronounced?
- UK /ˈklɪərəns/, US /ˈklɪrəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
