释义 |
reclear, v.|riːˈklɪə(r)| [re- 5 a.] 1. trans. To make clear again.
1605Sylvester Du Bartas ii. iii. iii. Law 469 He..Recleers the Floods, and sends the frogs away. 1670G. H. Hist. Cardinals i. ii. 57 Re-clearing the Foundations, and re-establishing the Church. 1880Times 16 Oct. 12/3 The old forest of Genquoich was only re-cleared of sheep some six years ago. 2. intr. To become clear again. rare—1.
a1618Sylvester Mem. Mortality ii. lxxxvii, Thick streams reclear, when storms and stirring cease. |