clear
clear — 動詞
1. to remove whatever is blocking a pipe, road, or passage so that things or people
清除；疏通
移除阻塞物使暢通
to remove whatever is blocking a pipe, road, or passage so that things or people can move through freely again
Liang used a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway before the guests arrived.
Liang 在客人抵達前用鏟子將車道上的積雪清除乾淨。
clear + object + from [location]
The plumber will come tomorrow to clear the blocked kitchen drain.
水電工明天會來疏通堵塞的廚房排水管。
After the concert, it took an hour for the crowd to clear from the hall.
演唱會結束後，群眾花了一個小時才從大廳疏散完畢。
The hospital staff cleared the emergency exit so the stretcher could pass through.
醫院工作人員清空了緊急出口，讓擔架能夠通過。
- block
to fill or obstruct a passage
文法句型
clear + object (pipe, road, sink, snow)
clear + away/off/out
用法筆記
Frequently used with a direct object naming the blocked item or the blocking substance. The intransitive form describes the blockage disappearing by itself.
常見錯誤
2. to give a short, deliberate cough to make your throat feel less blocked or scrat
清喉嚨
輕咳使喉嚨清爽
to give a short, deliberate cough to make your throat feel less blocked or scratchy, often before speaking
Adina cleared her throat and began reading the poem to the class.
Adina 清了清喉嚨，開始對全班朗讀那首詩。
The speaker cleared his throat loudly before stepping up to the microphone.
那位演講者在上台前大聲清了清喉嚨。
clear + possessive + throat — fixed collocation
Anong cleared her throat twice during the meeting to signal that she wanted to speak.
Anong 在會議中清了兩次喉嚨，表示她想發言。
The old man cleared his throat and spat into a handkerchief.
那位老先生清了清喉嚨，然後吐在手帕上。
- cough
usually louder and more forceful; not specifically to prepare to speak
文法句型
clear + possessive + throat
用法筆記
This sense always takes a possessive determiner before 'throat' (clear your throat, cleared his throat). The action is a small cough, not a full cough or throat-clearing that draws negative attention.
常見錯誤
3. to show in a legal proceeding that the charges brought against a person are fals
證明無罪
證明某人未犯罪
to show in a legal proceeding that the charges brought against a person are false and the person is innocent
The court cleared Dr. Vivek of all charges after the witnesses changed their stories.
在證人改變證詞後，法院判決 Dr. Vivek 的所有指控不成立。
clear + person + of + charge — legal pattern
Ryan was cleared of wrongdoing by the internal investigation committee.
Ryan 經內部調查委員會認定並無不當行為。
passive: be cleared of [accusation]
Her lawyer worked for three years to clear her name and restore her reputation.
她的律師花了三年時間為她洗清罪名、恢復名譽。
The police cleared the officer after reviewing the security camera footage.
警方在查看監視器畫面後，確認那名員警沒有不當行為。
文法句型
clear + person + of + accusation/noun
be cleared of [charge]
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive (was cleared). The object is typically a person or their name/reputation, followed by 'of' and the accusation. The phrase 'clear one's name' is a fixed idiom meaning to prove one is not guilty.
常見錯誤
4. to formally allow a planned action to move forward, after checking that conditio
批准；許可
正式許可某事進行
to formally allow a planned action to move forward, after checking that conditions are met or safety rules are satisfied
The air traffic controller cleared the plane for takeoff at six o'clock.
航管員在六點時批准那架飛機起飛。
clear + aircraft + for + action — aviation context
Ignacio's manager cleared his vacation request after checking the team schedule.
Ignacio 的主管在確認團隊行程後批准了他的休假申請。
You need to clear any large purchases with the finance department first.
任何大額採購都必須先獲得財務部門的批准。
The newspaper editor cleared the story for publication after a fact check.
報社編輯在事實查核後批准那則報導刊登。
文法句型
clear + object (plan, article, payment, flight)
clear + object + for + purpose
clear + object + with + person
用法筆記
The person giving permission is typically an authority figure or institution. The pattern 'clear something with someone' means asking for and receiving that person's approval before acting.
常見錯誤
5. to pass a customs or security check so that goods, luggage, or people are allowe
通過檢查
通過海關或官方審查
to pass a customs or security check so that goods, luggage, or people are allowed to enter or leave a country or controlled area
The shipment of medical supplies cleared customs in under three hours.
那批醫療用品在不到三小時內就通過了海關查驗。
intransitive: goods clear customs — common trade usage
Christopher's luggage was cleared by the security team before he boarded the flight.
Christopher 的行李在登機前通過了安檢人員的檢查。
passive: luggage/items are cleared by officials
The export company needs to clear all its products through the port authority before shipping.
這家出口公司必須先讓所有產品通過港務局的審查才能出貨。
The diplomat's car was waved through without having to clear the border checkpoint.
外交官的車輛被直接放行，無須通過邊境檢查站。
- pass through
less formal; describes moving through a checkpoint without the official approval meaning
- confiscate
when goods are seized instead of being cleared
文法句型
clear + customs/inspection
clear + goods + through + checkpoint
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4 (GIVE PERMISSION): this sense is specifically about passing a physical checkpoint or inspection process, rather than receiving general permission. Often used for international trade and travel contexts.
6. when the sky or weather becomes bright and free from clouds, rain, or fog; or wh
放晴；變清澈
天氣轉晴或液體變澄清
when the sky or weather becomes bright and free from clouds, rain, or fog; or when a liquid becomes transparent again after being cloudy
The sky cleared after the storm passed, and the stars came out one by one.
暴風雨過後天空放晴了，星星一顆一顆地出現。
intransitive: the sky/weather clears — weather context
Zola waited for the fog to clear before driving home from work.
Zola 等到霧散了才開車下班回家。
Leave the muddy water in the jar overnight so it can clear on its own.
把混濁的水放在罐子裡靜置一夜，它會慢慢變清澈。
The sky began to clear just as the hikers reached the mountain top.
就在登山客抵達山頂時，天空開始放晴了。
- cloud over
when the sky becomes covered with clouds
- darken
when the sky becomes darker
文法句型
the sky/weather clears
the liquid/water clears
clear + object (the sky, the water)
用法筆記
This sense is almost always intransitive when describing weather (the sky clears). The transitive form is rarer and usually describes making a liquid clear (add a chemical to clear the water).
常見錯誤
7. to free your mind from jumbled or foggy thoughts so you can think in a sharper,
釐清；理清
清除思緒混亂，使思路清晰
to free your mind from jumbled or foggy thoughts so you can think in a sharper, more focused way
Ayesha took a short walk to clear her mind before the big exam.
Ayesha 在大考前散步片刻，讓自己頭腦恢復清醒。
collocation: clear your mind / clear your head
Luca did some deep breathing to clear his thoughts and focus on the presentation.
Luca 做了幾次深呼吸，理清思緒，專注在簡報上。
Naoko found that writing down her worries helped clear her head and reduce stress.
Naoko 發現把煩惱寫下來有助於理清頭緒、減輕壓力。
Christopher stepped away from his computer to clear his thoughts before replying to the email.
Christopher 暫時離開電腦，理清思緒後才回覆郵件。
文法句型
clear + object (mind/thoughts/head)
用法筆記
Object is usually a noun related to the mind: mind, head, thoughts. This sense is frequently used with reflexive possessive determiners (my mind, his head, her thoughts).
常見錯誤
8. to pay back every cent of a debt or financial obligation so that nothing remains
還清；償清
付清所有欠款或債務
to pay back every cent of a debt or financial obligation so that nothing remains owed
The Zhang family finally cleared their mortgage after fifteen years of monthly payments.
張家花了十五年每月按時付款，終於還清了房貸。
collocation: clear a mortgage / clear a debt / clear a loan
Asher sold his old car to clear the outstanding loan at the bank.
Asher 賣掉舊車來還清銀行的未償貸款。
Zuri used her year-end bonus to clear her credit card debt entirely.
Zuri 用年終獎金一次還清了所有的信用卡債務。
Dewi took on extra shifts at the hospital to clear the remaining student loan.
Dewi 在醫院多接了幾班，以便還清剩餘的助學貸款。
文法句型
clear + object (debt/loan/mortgage)
用法筆記
Strongly associated with financial contexts. The object is always a type of debt: mortgage, loan, debt, overdraft. Frequently used with adverbs such as 'entirely', 'fully', 'completely' to emphasize finality.
常見錯誤
9. to keep a certain sum of money once all costs, taxes, or other required deductio
淨賺；實得
扣除費用後的實際所得金額
to keep a certain sum of money once all costs, taxes, or other required deductions have been subtracted from what you earned
After rent and bills, Dewi clears about five hundred dollars each month.
Dewi 付完房租和帳單後，每個月大概還能剩五百美元。
pattern: clear + amount + time period
The shop clears roughly two thousand dollars a week after paying staff and suppliers.
這家店在支付員工和供應商費用後，每週約淨賺兩千美元。
After expenses, each freelance project clears Mateo around three hundred dollars.
扣除開銷後，Mateo 每個案子大約淨賺三百美元。
Eleni's catering business clears about four thousand dollars a month during wedding season.
Eleni 的餐飲公司在婚禮旺季每月約淨賺四千美元。
文法句型
clear + amount + (after/before deductions)
用法筆記
This sense is almost exclusively used in financial or business contexts. The subject is typically a person or business, and the object is a monetary amount. Often includes a phrase specifying what is subtracted: 'after tax', 'after expenses', 'after costs'.
常見錯誤
10. to process a cheque through the banking system so that the money recorded on it
兌現；結算
支票經銀行系統完成資金移轉
to process a cheque through the banking system so that the money recorded on it moves from the payer's account to the payee's account
It took three business days for the cheque to clear at the bank.
那張支票花了三個工作日才在銀行完成結算。
intransitive: cheque + clears + time period
Hui deposited the cheque on Monday, but the bank did not clear it until Thursday.
Hui 週一就存入支票，但銀行到週四才完成兌現。
transitive: bank + clears + cheque
The estate agent said we could move in as soon as the rent cheque cleared.
房仲說只要租金支票一兌現，我們就能搬進去。
Ayesha asked the teller how long it would take for the traveller's cheques to clear.
Ayesha 問行員旅行支票要多久才能兌現。
- go through
informal phrasal verb
- bounce
when a cheque fails to clear due to insufficient funds
文法句型
clear + object (cheque)
cheque + clears + (time period)
用法筆記
Common in British and Australian English. In American English, 'check' is the spelling. Can be used both transitively (the bank clears the cheque) and intransitively (the cheque clears). Typical clearing time is 2-5 business days.
常見錯誤
11. to pass above, below, or through an opening without touching the edges or surfac
越過；跨過
跳過障礙物而未碰觸
to pass above, below, or through an opening without touching the edges or surfaces beside it
The bay horse cleared the fence easily and galloped on across the field.
那匹棕馬輕鬆越過柵欄，繼續奔馳過田野。
pattern: clear + obstacle (fence/wall/bar)
Kian tried to clear the high-jump bar but knocked it down with his heel.
Kian 嘗試跳過橫桿，但腳跟把它碰掉了。
The cat cleared the gap between the two rooftops in a single leap.
那隻貓一躍就跨過兩座屋頂之間的間隙。
The athlete cleared every hurdle cleanly during the race.
那名運動員在比賽中乾淨俐落地跨過了每一道跨欄。
- hit
to make contact with the obstacle
- knock down
to fail to clear and bring the obstacle down
文法句型
clear + object (obstacle/bar/fence/gap)
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in sporting or physical contexts — horse riding (show jumping), athletics (high jump, hurdles), and descriptions of animal movement. The object is always a physical obstacle: fence, bar, wall, hurdle, gap.
常見錯誤
clear — 名詞
1. an area or space that is not filled, covered, or blocked by anything — for examp
空隙；空地
未被阻擋或填塞的開放空間
an area or space that is not filled, covered, or blocked by anything — for example, a part of a table with no objects on it, or a stretch of ground with no trees or buildings
Ari pushed the books aside, leaving a clear on the desk for the laptop.
Ari 把書推到一旁，在桌上空出一塊空隙放手提電腦。
noun: clear space on a surface
The dense fog lifted, and the boat sailed into the clear.
濃霧散去後，船終於駛入了開闊的水面。
in(to) the clear — unobstructed water
Naoko found a clear in the busy market and set up her stall there.
Naoko 在熱鬧的市場裡找到一處空地，在那裡擺起了攤位。
After shovelling the heavy snow, Erik admired the clear he had made on the driveway.
Erik 把厚厚的積雪清除後，很滿意地看著車道上清出來的那塊空地。
The deer ran through the thick forest until it reached a clear by the riverbank.
那隻鹿穿過茂密的森林，跑到河岸邊的一處空地才停下來。
文法句型
in(to) the clear
a clear + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used with the definite article in the fixed phrase 'in the clear', which can refer to either a physical unobstructed space or (idiomatically) a situation free from danger or difficulty.
clear — 形容詞
1. expressed or presented in a way that is simple to follow, with nothing confusing
清楚的
容易理解、聽見或看見的
expressed or presented in a way that is simple to follow, with nothing confusing or hard to make out when you listen, read, or look.
The teacher gave us a clear explanation of the math problem.
老師對這道數學題給了我們清楚的解釋。
clear + noun (explanation, instructions, writing)
Yumi's voice was clear on the phone even though she called from a different country.
Yumi 的聲音在電話裡很清楚，即使她是從不同國家打來的。
The road signs are big and clear, so drivers can read them at night.
路標又大又清楚，所以駕駛人晚上也看得見。
Adina wrote a clear letter to explain why she had to leave early.
Adina 寫了一封清楚的信，解釋她為什麼必須提早離開。
Is my handwriting clear enough for you to read without trouble?
我的字跡夠清楚讓你輕鬆閱讀嗎？
- understandable
focuses on the listener's ability to grasp meaning, slightly more formal than clear
- plain
emphasises simplicity and lack of decoration or complexity
- legible
only about written or printed text that is easy to read
- distinct
stresses that each part can be told apart from others, often used for sounds
文法句型
clear + noun
be + clear
make + noun + clear
用法筆記
Commonly used with nouns related to communication: explanation, instructions, message, signal, picture, voice, sound.
常見錯誤
2. used when you want to stress that your statement is definitely true, or to show
很顯然
用以強調陳述屬實或展現權威
used when you want to stress that your statement is definitely true, or to show that you expect your instruction to be followed without question.
It is clear that we need more time to finish building the house.
很顯然，我們需要更多時間來蓋好這棟房子。
it is clear + that-clause for emphasis
Let me make it clear — I will not accept any work turned in late.
我把話說清楚——我不接受任何遲交的作業。
make it clear + statement of authority
Let me make myself perfectly clear: this behaviour will not be tolerated in my classroom.
我把話說清楚：這種行為在我的教室裡是絕對不被允許的。
Diya made it clear that she wanted to finish the project on her own.
Diya 說得很清楚，她想獨自完成這個專題。
Clear? Everyone knows what they need to do by Friday.
清楚了嗎？每個人都知道星期五之前要做什麼。
文法句型
it is clear (that)...
make it clear (that)...
make + object + clear
clear?
用法筆記
This sense is mostly used in fixed expressions. 'Make it clear that…' is the most common pattern. Unlike sense 1, it does not describe the quality of a thing (a clear voice); it adds speaker force to a whole statement. 'Clear?' used alone at the end of a sentence is informal.
常見錯誤
3. having no doubt about the truth of something, because the facts you have are str
確定的
基於事實而毫無疑問的
having no doubt about the truth of something, because the facts you have are strong enough to leave no question in your mind.
I am not clear about why Professor Osei changed the exam date.
我不太確定 Osei 教授為什麼改了考試日期。
not clear + about + question word for uncertainty
The doctor was clear that the test showed no signs of illness.
醫生明確表示，檢驗結果顯示沒有任何疾病的跡象。
be + clear + that-clause expressing certainty
Are you clear on what you need to prepare for the presentation?
你清楚自己需要為簡報準備什麼嗎？
Valentina felt clear in her own mind about which university to choose.
Valentina 心裡很清楚自己要選哪一所大學。
The report makes it clear that sales have fallen for three months in a row.
這份報告明確指出，銷售額已經連續三個月下滑。
文法句型
be + clear + about/on + noun/question word
be + clear + (that) + clause
be + clear + that-clause for certainty
用法筆記
Frequently used in the negative ('not clear about/on') to express uncertainty. 'Make it clear that…' here overlaps with sense 2 — the difference is that in sense 3 the focus is on a factual conclusion (the evidence shows something), while in sense 2 the focus is on the speaker's authority. Sense 3 also takes question-word clauses ('what', 'why', 'where').
常見錯誤
4. made of material that does not block your view of what lies behind it, with no d
透明的
無雜質、光線可穿透的
made of material that does not block your view of what lies behind it, with no dirty marks or cloudy areas that spoil its openness.
The mountain lake water was so clear we saw fish swimming near the bottom.
高山湖泊的水清澈見底，我們看見魚在靠近湖底的地方游來游去。
so + clear + that-clause for degree
Pedro poured the juice into a clear glass so everyone could see the colour.
Pedro 把果汁倒進一個透明的杯子裡，讓每個人都能看到顏色。
The diamond was perfectly clear with no visible marks inside it.
這顆鑽石完全透明，裡面沒有可見的瑕疵。
We replaced the old yellow plastic with a sheet of clear acrylic.
我們把舊的黃色塑膠板換成一塊透明的壓克力板。
The ice on the pond was clear enough to see the leaves trapped underneath.
池塘上的冰層清澈到可以看見底下困住的葉子。
- transparent
more formal and scientific; 'clear' is the everyday word
- see-through
informal, often used for clothing or thin fabric
- limpid
poetic or literary, usually for liquids; rare in everyday speech
文法句型
clear + noun (transparent object)
be + clear
用法筆記
Describes the physical property of a material (glass, water, plastic, gemstone). Do not confuse with 'clean' — clean things may still be opaque (a clean white shirt). 'Clear' always implies transparency.
常見錯誤
5. with nothing in the sky such as clouds or mist to block your view, so that the s
晴朗的
天空無雲霧、視野良好的
with nothing in the sky such as clouds or mist to block your view, so that the sun, moon, or stars are fully visible.
On a clear night you can see thousands of stars above the desert.
在晴朗的夜晚，你可以看到沙漠上空數以千計的星星。
clear + noun (night, sky, day) for weather
The sky was clear and the sun felt warm on our faces all afternoon.
天空晴朗，陽光一整個下午都溫暖地照在我們臉上。
After the storm passed, the sky turned clear and bright blue.
暴風雨過後，天空變得晴朗湛藍。
Minho looked up at the clear sky and decided it was perfect for a hike.
Minho 抬頭看著晴朗的天空，覺得這是去遠足的完美日子。
The weather app says tomorrow will be clear with no chance of rain.
天氣預報說明天天氣晴朗，不會下雨。
文法句型
clear + noun (sky/night/weather/day)
be + clear
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively for weather, sky, and conditions that affect visibility outdoors. Cannot describe indoor transparency — that is sense 4. 'Clear' as a weather forecast term means no rain or heavy clouds.
常見錯誤
6. having a pure, ringing quality that is easy and pleasant to listen to, with no r
清晰的
聲音純淨悅耳、無雜音的
having a pure, ringing quality that is easy and pleasant to listen to, with no roughness, crackling, or unwanted noise mixed in.
The singer's voice was clear and beautiful in the quiet concert hall.
那位歌手的聲音在安靜的音樂廳裡既清晰又優美。
clear + voice/sound describing audio purity
Karim heard the clear sound of a bell ringing from the village church.
Karim 聽到村莊教堂傳來清脆的鐘聲。
The radio signal is not clear today because of the storm in the area.
今天收音機訊號不太清晰，因為附近有暴風雨。
Ezra loves the clear sound of rain falling on the metal roof at night.
Ezra 喜歡雨水打在金屬屋頂上清脆的聲音。
The phone line was clear, so we could talk without repeating ourselves.
電話線路很清楚，所以我們說話時不必一直重複。
文法句型
clear + noun (sound/voice/note/bell)
be + clear
用法筆記
Commonly used for voices, musical instruments, phone lines, and audio recordings. For a phone call, 'the line is clear' means you can hear the other person without static or cutting out.
常見錯誤
7. easy to remember because the image, sound, or feeling is strong and detailed in
鮮明的
記憶清晰、容易回想
easy to remember because the image, sound, or feeling is strong and detailed in your mind.
Dahlia still has a clear memory of her first day at school.
Dahlia 對上學的第一天仍然有著鮮明的記憶。
collocation: clear memory of [something]
The old photograph gave Faisal a clear picture of his grandmother's face.
那張舊照片讓 Faisal 清楚看到了祖母的臉。
Jisoo's clear recollection of the event helped the police build their case.
Jisoo 對該事件的清晰回想協助了警方辦案。
Even after twenty years, Ife had a clear image of the mountain from her window.
即使過了二十年，Ife 對窗外那座山的畫面依然記憶鮮明。
The song brought back a clear memory of Dario's childhood summers by the sea.
那首歌讓 Dario 清楚回憶起童年時在海邊度過的夏天。
文法句型
clear + noun (memory, recollection, picture, image)
8. with nothing covering or blocking the way, so that people or things can move or
暢通的
沒有遮擋或阻礙
with nothing covering or blocking the way, so that people or things can move or be seen freely.
The road was clear after the snowplough drove through the town.
除雪車開過鎮上之後，道路就暢通了。
collocation: clear road / clear path
Apinya kept a clear space on her desk for her laptop and notebook.
Apinya 在桌上留了一塊乾淨的空間來放筆電和筆記本。
The view from the hilltop was clear because the builders removed the old fence.
從山頂望出去的視野一覽無遺，因為工人拆掉了那道舊圍籬。
Lucía checked that the path to the front door was clear of fallen leaves.
Lucía 確認了通往大門的小徑上沒有落葉阻擋。
With the curtains pulled back, the window gave a clear line to the garden.
拉開窗簾後，窗戶到花園之間沒有任何遮擋。
- unobstructed
more formal; common in written descriptions of views or routes
- open
suggests a wide, free space with nothing in the way
- free
general term for absence of obstacles
- blocked
the direct opposite — something is in the way
- obstructed
more formal, used for paths or views that are blocked
文法句型
clear + noun (road, path, view, space)
clear of + noun
用法筆記
Often used with 'of' to specify what is not in the way: 'clear of obstacles', 'clear of traffic'.
常見錯誤
9. with no tasks, meetings, or other planned activities during a particular time.
空閒的
沒有安排活動的
with no tasks, meetings, or other planned activities during a particular time.
Stephanie checked her calendar and found that next Tuesday was completely clear.
Stephanie 查看了她的行事曆，發現下星期二完全空閒。
collocation: calendar / schedule is clear
The dentist said he had a clear slot at three o'clock on Thursday afternoon.
牙醫說他星期四下午三點還有一個空檔。
Iker's weekend was surprisingly clear, so he decided to join the hiking trip.
Iker 的週末出乎意料地空，所以他決定參加健行活動。
The conference room is clear after lunch, so you can book it for a meeting.
會議室午餐過後就空出來了，所以你可以預約開會。
Ritu keeps one clear afternoon each week for reading and relaxing at home.
Ritu 每週保留一個空閒的下午在家看書放鬆。
文法句型
time period + be + clear
用法筆記
Commonly used with time-related nouns: 'clear calendar', 'clear schedule', 'clear weekend'. Not used for permanent or long-term situations.
10. free from feelings of guilt or worry that you have done something wrong, especia
無愧的
沒有罪惡感或愧疚
free from feelings of guilt or worry that you have done something wrong, especially after being honest or doing the right thing.
Eitan went to bed with a clear conscience after telling the truth about the accident.
Eitan 說出了車禍的實情之後，心安理得地上床睡覺了。
idiom: clear conscience (not feel guilty)
Dario returned the lost wallet to its owner and felt completely clear about it.
Dario 把撿到的錢包還給了失主，對這件事感到完全問心無愧。
pattern: feel clear about [something]
Defne had a clear conscience because she apologized to her friend for the mistake.
Defne 因為跟朋友為自己的錯誤道了歉，所以心裡沒有愧疚。
Lucía could look her brother in the eye with a clear conscience that night.
那天晚上，Lucía 能夠坦然地直視她哥哥的眼睛。
After telling the whole truth in court, Ife walked away with a clear conscience.
Ife 在法庭上說出全部實情之後，問心無愧地離開了。
- guilt-free
more informal; focuses on the emotional state
- innocent
stronger; used in legal contexts for being proven not guilty
- untroubled
broader; can refer to a mind free from any worry, not just guilt
- guilty
feeling that you have done something wrong
文法句型
have a clear conscience
conscience is clear
feel clear about
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'conscience' (have a clear conscience / your conscience is clear). Can also be used with 'feel clear about' to express the absence of guilt over a specific action.
11. able to reason in a logical, orderly fashion without mental confusion, especiall
清醒的
思路清晰、不混亂
able to reason in a logical, orderly fashion without mental confusion, especially in stressful or high-pressure situations.
After a good night of sleep, Faisal felt clear-headed and ready for the exam.
好好睡了一晚之後，Faisal 覺得頭腦清醒，準備好應付考試了。
collocation: clear-headed (compound adjective)
Jisoo took a deep breath to keep her mind clear during the difficult interview.
Jisoo 深呼吸了一口氣，讓自己在困難的面試中保持思路清晰。
collocation: keep one's mind clear
The manager stayed clear and focused even when the project faced serious problems.
即使專案遭遇了嚴重的問題，那位經理仍然保持清醒和專注。
Apinya's clear thinking under pressure impressed everyone in the meeting room.
Apinya 在壓力下冷靜清晰的思考震撼了會議室裡的每一個人。
A short walk in the park helped Dario get his thoughts clear again.
在公園裡散了一小段步之後，Dario 重新釐清了自己的想法。
文法句型
clear + about + noun
keep + mind + clear
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (ABLE TO BE UNDERSTOOD): sense 1 describes the message itself being easy to understand; this sense describes the person's mental state of being able to think well.
常見錯誤
12. without any problems, difficulties, debts, or unwanted conditions that would nor
順利的
沒有問題或困難
without any problems, difficulties, debts, or unwanted conditions that would normally affect the situation.
The flight was clear of any delays and landed right on time that evening.
那班航班完全沒有延誤，當天晚上準時降落了。
pattern: clear of [problems/delays/debt]
Ritu's visa application passed through the system clear of any errors.
Ritu 的簽證申請順利通過了審查系統，沒有任何錯誤。
The company is now clear of debt after five years of careful financial planning.
經過五年的審慎財務規劃，這家公司現在已經沒有負債了。
Ife's recovery was clear of complications, and she went home after three days.
Ife 的復原過程順利，沒有出現併發症，三天後就回家了。
The contract was clear of legal issues, so both companies signed it quickly.
那份合約沒有任何法律問題，兩家公司很快就簽了約。
- free
broader meaning; can apply to many situations but less specific to 'no problems'
- trouble-free
emphasises the absence of difficulties or effort
- unencumbered
formal; suggests being free from burdens or restrictions
- burdened
carrying problems or debts
- encumbered
formal; loaded with difficulties
文法句型
clear of + noun (debt, complications, problems)
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'clear of' followed by a noun. Common in legal, financial, and medical contexts (clear of debt, clear of complications). Only used after a verb, not before a noun.
13. describes money that remains after someone has paid taxes, bills, and other nece
淨餘
扣除所有費用後剩下的
describes money that remains after someone has paid taxes, bills, and other necessary costs — for example, a salary after all deductions have been taken out.
After paying for food and rent, Ife had only three hundred dollars clear each week.
繳完食物和房租的費用後，Ife 每週只剩下三百美元淨餘。
amount + clear — describes leftover money after expenses
The family business reported a clear profit of over two million pounds this year.
這家家族企業今年申報了超過兩百萬英鎊的淨利。
clear profit — net profit after all costs
Haruto's clear earnings after tax were enough to buy a small apartment.
Haruto 稅後的淨收入足以買下一間小公寓。
Once Camila paid all her bills, she had very little clear money left.
Camila 付清所有帳單之後，剩下的淨錢所剩無幾。
The new contract gave Aarav a clear annual income of ninety thousand dollars.
這份新合約讓 Aarav 擁有九萬美元的年度淨收入。
文法句型
clear + noun (clear profit)
amount + clear ($50,000 clear)
用法筆記
Frequently placed after the amount ($80,000 clear) or directly before the noun (clear profit, clear earnings, clear income). This sense applies only to money remaining after deductions — never to gross or pre-tax amounts.
常見錯誤
14. positioned at a distance from something so that there is no physical contact bet
遠離；不接觸
與某物保持距離，沒有碰觸
positioned at a distance from something so that there is no physical contact between them; separated by an open space.
Make sure the ladder is clear of the power line before you start working.
開始工作前，請確認梯子遠離電線。
clear of + noun — staying away from a hazard
The children stood clear of the fire while the adults added more wood.
大人添加木柴時，孩子們都站在離火堆遠一點的地方。
stood clear of — maintaining a safe distance
Keep medicine bottles clear of the shelf edge so children cannot reach them.
把藥瓶放在遠離架子邊緣處，以免小孩拿到。
The driving instructor told Jason to stay clear of the bus in front.
駕訓教練要 Jason 與前面的巴士保持距離。
When the tree fell, Maja shouted for everyone to run clear of its branches.
樹倒下的時候，Maja 大喊要大家跑開，不要被樹枝碰到。
- away from
general-purpose phrase for any distance
- separate from
suggests intentional distance or division
- free of
emphasises that there is no contact or obstruction
- touching
direct opposite — in physical contact
- against
pressed up onto a surface
- in contact with
describes things that are not separated by space
文法句型
clear of + noun phrase
keep/stay/stand clear of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Always used with the preposition 'of' in the pattern clear of [something]. Common in imperative and warning constructions such as keep clear of, stand clear of, and stay clear of.
常見錯誤
clear — 副詞
1. at a distance from something, far enough away that you are not touching it or be
遠離
保持距離、不接觸
at a distance from something, far enough away that you are not touching it or being affected by it
Anya told the children to stand clear of the train doors.
Anya 叫孩子們站離火車門遠一點。
stand clear of [something]
A yellow rope warned people to keep clear of the construction site.
一條黃繩警告人們遠離施工區域。
keep clear of [place]
Nikhil stayed well clear of the edge of the cliff.
Nikhil 一直離懸崖邊緣很遠。
The driver steered clear of the broken glass on the road.
司機避開了路上碎玻璃的位置。
Maeve pulled the curtain clear of the candle flame.
Maeve 把窗簾拉開，遠離燭火。
- close to
near or touching, the opposite of keeping distance
文法句型
stand/keep/stay + clear + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is always followed by 'of'. Common verbs that appear before 'clear' include 'stand', 'keep', 'stay', and 'steer'.
常見錯誤
2. deliberately staying away from a person, situation, or topic to prevent problems
迴避
刻意避開人或事
deliberately staying away from a person, situation, or topic to prevent problems, arguments, or danger
Tuan decided to steer clear of office gossip after the last misunderstanding.
Tuan 決定避開辦公室的八卦——上次的誤會讓他學乖了。
steer clear of [topic/situation]
Salma usually keeps clear of any topic that might cause an argument at family dinners.
Salma 在家庭聚餐時通常會避開可能引起爭吵的話題。
keep clear of [topic]
The politician stayed clear of the reporter's questions about the scandal.
那位政治人物刻意迴避記者關於醜聞的提問。
Eleni warned her younger brother to stay clear of the gang near the park.
Eleni 警告弟弟要離公園附近的那群幫派分子遠一點。
Adisa keeps clear of anyone who tries to borrow money and never pays it back.
Adisa 遠離那些借了錢從不還的人。
文法句型
steer/stay/keep + clear + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (KEEP DISTANCE): sense 1 refers to physical distance from objects or places, while this sense refers to avoiding people, topics, or situations. 'Steer clear of' is the most common fixed expression for this sense.