clarification

英 [ˌklærəfɪˈkeɪʃn]

美 [ˌklærəfɪˈkeɪʃn]

n.  澄清（法）；净（纯）化；清化（理）；说（阐）明；解释

复数：clarifications　

TOEFL计算机

BNC.8909 / COCA.11316

柯林斯词典

• VERB 阐明;阐释;说明
  Toclarifysomething means to make it easier to understand, usually by explaining it in more detail.
  1. Thank you for writing and allowing me to clarify the present position...
     谢谢你的来信，并允许我阐明目前的立场。
  2. A bank spokesman was unable to clarify the situation.
     一位银行发言人未能把情况解释清楚。

英英释义

noun

• the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
  Synonym:clearing
• an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
  1. the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook
  Synonym:elucidationillumination

双语例句

• With this in mind, it is not tenable that the clarification should contradict the clarified.
  有了这个认识，要说解释应与被解释的内容相抵触，是站不住脚的。
• Your statement requires some clarification.
  你的声明需要有所澄清。
• The request for clarification and the response shall be in writing or by telex or telegram.
  提出解释要求和相应的回答均应是书面的，或通过电传或电报进行。
• Clarification is often carried out together with the addition of pectic enzymes to the must.
  澄清通常和往果汁中添加果胶酶同时进行。
• The debate could do with a little clarification.
  需要对这场辩论进行一点说明。
• Ask for clarification if you're not sure what is expected of you.
  要求澄清一下，如果你不确定他们对你是什么样的期望。
• The evidence suggests a need for more clarification.
  这些证据暗示着进一步澄清的必要性。
• It needs a further clarification from the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
  它需要劳动和社会保障部进一步来阐释。
• This week I received an email from a reader who sought clarification regarding Australia's education system.
  这星期我收到读者邮件，他正在寻找一些关于澳大利亚教育体系一些说明。
• After I read the clause, I feel it needs some clarification.
  读过这一条款之后，我觉得这条需要说明一下。