| 单词 | clear |
| 释义 | clear (klɪəʳ ) Word forms: clearer , clearest , clears , clearing , cleared 1. adjective A2 Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear. The book is clear, readable and adequately illustrated. The space telescope has taken the clearest pictures ever of Pluto. He repeated his answer, this time in a clear, firm tone of voice. Synonyms: comprehensible, explicit, articulate, understandable clearly adverb [usu ADV -ed/adj, oft ADVERB after verb] A2 Whales journey up the coast of Africa, clearly visible from the beach. It was important for children to learn to express themselves clearly. Synonyms: obviously, undoubtedly, evidently, distinctly Synonyms: legibly, distinctly Synonyms: audibly, distinctly, intelligibly, comprehensibly 2. adjective B1 Something that is clear is obvious and impossible to be mistaken about. It was a clear case of homicide. The clear message of the scientific reports is that there should be a drastic cut in car use. A spokesman said the British government's position is perfectly clear. It became clear that I hadn't been able to convince Mike. It's not clear whether the incident was an accident or deliberate. Synonyms: obvious, plain, apparent, bold clearly adverb B1+ Clearly, the police cannot break the law in order to enforce it. The London stock market clearly believes that the banks will cut their loan rates. Synonyms: obviously, undoubtedly, evidently, distinctly Synonyms: legibly, distinctly Synonyms: audibly, distinctly, intelligibly, comprehensibly 3. adjective B1 If you are clear about something, you understand it completely. It is important to be clear about what Chomsky is doing here. [+ about] He is not entirely clear on how he will go about it. People use scientific terms with no clear idea of their meaning. Synonyms: certain, sure, convinced, positive 4. adjective B1+ If your mind or your way of thinking is clear, you are able to think sensibly and reasonably, and you are not affected by confusion or by a drug such as alcohol. She needed a clear head to carry out her instructions. clearly adverb [ADVERB after verb] B1+ The only time I can think clearly is when I'm alone. Synonyms: obviously, undoubtedly, evidently, distinctly Synonyms: legibly, distinctly Synonyms: audibly, distinctly, intelligibly, comprehensibly 5. verb To clear your mind or your head means to free it from confused thoughts or from the effects of a drug such as alcohol. He walked up Fifth Avenue to clear his head. [VERB noun] Our therapists will show you how to clear your mind of worries. [VERB noun + of] 6. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A2 A clear substance is one which you can see through and which has no colour, like clean water. ...a clear glass panel. ...a clear gel. The water is clear and plenty of fish are visible. Synonyms: transparent, see-through, translucent, crystalline 7. graded adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2 A clear colour is bright and strong. He has clear blue eyes and a dazzling smile. 8. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] B2 If a surface, place, or view is clear, it is free of unwanted objects or obstacles. The runway is clear–go ahead and land. All exits must be kept clear in case of fire or a bomb scare. Caroline prefers her worktops to be clear of clutter. [+ of] The windows will allow a clear view of the beach. Synonyms: unobstructed, open, free, empty 9. verb B1 When you clear an area or place or clear something from it, you remove things from it that you do not want to be there. To clear the land and harvest the bananas they decided they needed to hire specialist machinery. [VERB noun] Stewart was trying to clear a path for the stretcher. [VERB noun] Workers could not clear the tunnels of smoke. [VERB noun + of] Firefighters were still clearing rubble from apartments damaged at the scene of the attack. [VERB noun + from] Synonyms: remove, clean, wipe, cleanse 10. verb If something or someone clears the way or the path for something to happen, they make it possible. The Prime Minister resigned today, clearing the way for the formation of a new government. [VERB noun + for] A court in Berlin has dropped the charges against him, clearing the way for him to leave Germany. [V n for n to-inf] 11. adjective B1+ If it is a clear day or if the sky is clear, there is no mist, rain, or cloud. On a clear day you can see the French coast. The winter sky was clear. 12. verb B1+ When fog or mist clears, it gradually disappears. The early morning mist had cleared. [VERB] 13. adjective Clear eyes look healthy, attractive, and shining. ...clear blue eyes. Her eyes were clear and steady. 14. adjective If your skin is clear, it is healthy and free from spots. 15. adjective If you say that your conscience is clear, you mean you do not think you have done anything wrong. Mr Garcia said his conscience was clear over the jail incidents. I can look back on things with a clear conscience. I did everything I could. Synonyms: untroubled, clean, pure, innocent 16. adjective If something or someone is clear of something else, it is not touching it or is a safe distance away from it. As soon as he was clear of the terminal building he looked round. [+ of] She placed a towel on a cluster of rocks just clear of the tidemark. He lifted him clear of the deck with one arm. 17. adverb [usu V after ADV] If you drive clear to a place, especially a place that is far away, you go all the way there without delays. [US] After that they drove clear over to St Paul. 18. verb If an animal or person clears an object or clears a certain height, they jump over the object, or over something that height, without touching it. He was the first vaulter to clear 6.00 metres. [VERB noun] 19. verb When a bank clears a cheque or when a cheque clears, the bank agrees to pay the sum of money mentioned on it. Polish banks can still take two or three weeks to clear a cheque. [VERB noun] Allow time for the cheque to clear. [VERB] 20. verb [usually passive] If a course of action is cleared, people in authority give permission for it to happen. Linda Gradstein has this report from Jerusalem, which was cleared by an Israeli censor. [be VERB-ed] Within an hour, the helicopter was cleared for take-off. [be VERB-ed + for] Some of the pesticides found were not cleared for use in Britain. [be V-ed for n] 21. verb If someone is cleared, they are proved to be not guilty of a crime or mistake. She was cleared of murder and jailed for just five years for manslaughter. [be V-ed of n/v-ing] In a final effort to clear her name, Eunice has written a book. [VERB noun] Synonyms: absolve, acquit, vindicate, exonerate 22. See also clearing, crystal clear 23. is that/do I make myself clear? convention B1 You can say 'Is that clear?' or 'Do I make myself clear?' after you have told someone your wishes or instructions, to make sure that they have understood you, and to emphasize your authority. We're only going for half an hour, and you're not going to buy anything. Is that clear? 24. in the clear phrase If someone is in the clear, they are not in danger, or are not blamed or suspected of anything. The Audit Commission said that the ministry was in the clear. 25. to make sth clear phrase B1 If you make something clear, you say something in a way that makes it impossible for there to be any doubt about your meaning, wishes, or intentions. Mr O'Friel made it clear that further insults of this kind would not be tolerated. [PHRASE that] The far-right has now made its intentions clear. 26. clear of phrase If something or someone is a certain amount clear of a competitor, they are that amount ahead of them in a competition or race. [British] The team are now seven points clear of West Ham. [+ of] He crossed the line three seconds clear of Tom Snape. [+ of] 27. to steer/stay clear phrase If you steer clear or stay clear of someone or something, you avoid them. The rabbis try to steer clear of political questions. [+ of] 28. to clear the air phrase If you do something to clear the air, you do it in order to resolve any problems or disagreements that there might be. ...an inquiry just to clear the air and settle the facts of the case. 29. the coast is clear phrase If you say that the coast is clear, you mean that there is nobody around to see you or catch you. 'You can come out now,' he called. 'The coast is clear. She's gone.' 30. to clear the decks phrase If you clear the decks, you get ready to start something new by finishing any work that has to be done or getting rid of any problems that are in the way. The hostage release could clear the decks for war. Clear the decks before you think of taking on any more responsibilities. 31. loud and clear phrase If you tell someone something loud and clear, you are very easily understood, either because your voice is very clear or because you express yourself very clearly. Lisa's voice comes through loud and clear. The committee's warnings should be heard loud and clear. 32. to clear your throat phrase B2 If you clear your throat, you cough once in order to make it easier to speak or to attract people's attention. Cross cleared his throat and spoke in low, polite tones. Phrasal verbs: clear away phrasal verb B2 When you clear things away or clear away, you put away the things that you have been using, especially for eating or cooking. The waitress had cleared away the plates and brought coffee. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Tania cooked, served, and cleared away. [VERB PARTICLE] clear off phrasal verb If you tell someone to clear off, you are telling them rather rudely to go away. [informal, disapproval] The boys told me to clear off. [VERB PARTICLE] clear out 1. phrasal verb If you tell someone to clear out of a place or to clear out, you are telling them rather rudely to leave the place. [informal, disapproval] She turned to the others in the room. 'The rest of you clear out of here.' [VERB PARTICLE + of] 'Clear out!' he bawled. 'Private property!' [VERB PARTICLE] 2. phrasal verb If you clear out a container, room, or house, you tidy it and throw away the things in it that you no longer want. I took the precaution of clearing out my desk before I left. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 3. See also clear-out clear up 1. phrasal verb B2 When you clear up or clear a place up, you tidy things and put them away. After breakfast they played while I cleared up. [VERB PARTICLE] I cleared up my room. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 2. phrasal verb B2 To clear up a problem, misunderstanding, or mystery means to settle it or find a satisfactory explanation for it. There should be someone to whom you can turn for any advice or to clear up any problems. [VERB PARTICLE noun (not pronoun)] During dinner the confusion was cleared up: they had mistaken me for Kenny. [be VERB-ed PARTICLE] 3. See also clear-up 4. phrasal verb B2 To clear up a medical problem, infection, or disease means to cure it or get rid of it. If a medical problem clears up, it goes away. Antibiotics should be used to clear up the infection. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Acne often clears up after the first three months of pregnancy. [VERB PARTICLE] 5. phrasal verb When the weather clears up, it stops raining or being cloudy. It all depends on the weather clearing up. [VERB PARTICLE] Idioms: clear the decks to make sure that everything that you have been doing is completely finished, so that you are ready to start a more important task Clear the decks before you think of taking on any more responsibilities. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers the coast is clear said to mean that you are able to do something which someone does not want you to do, because they are not there to see you or catch you doing it Midge stepped aside, nodding that the coast was clear, and Lettie ran through the lobby and up the main staircase. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers steer clear to deliberately avoid someone or something Steer clear of foods made from artificial preservatives. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers in the clear free from blame or suspicion Their possessions had not been searched so they were not officially in the clear. no longer in danger or trouble She and her husband underwent an agonising 48-hour wait for the results of tests before discovering he was in the clear. ahead of other people in a competition or contest There was more gloomy news for the Prime Minister in an opinion poll yesterday which showed the Conservative Party five points in the clear. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers clear as mud confusing and difficult to understand `It's all written down there! Self-explanatory! Clearly.' `Clear as mud. Even I can't understand it, and I'm pretty smart.' Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers clear as day in a way that is very easy to see, or very obvious and easy to understand Suddenly she stepped out from behind a tree less than ten yards from me. I saw her face as clear as day. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers clear as crystal obvious and very easy to understand I read the instructions – they were as clear as crystal. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers clear as a bell very easy to hear and often understand Her words, when she finally spoke, were as clear as a bell. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers clear the air to deal openly with misunderstandings, problems, or jealousy, and try to get rid of them I get angry and frustrated with Hannah's temper, but I'm a great believer in expressing my feelings to clear the air. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers out of a clear blue sky completely unexpectedly Out of a clear blue sky and after 34 months of successive increases, unemployment has dropped by 22,000. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers loud and clear if someone says something loud and clear, they say it openly and forcefully so that it cannot be misunderstood or ignored The message must come across loud and clear from the manager: No matter how hard I ask you to work, I work as hard or harder. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: clear a fence This amazed me because even though they had no run-up space at all, they managed to clear a fence more than 3ft tall. Times,Sunday Times Obviously, if they clear the fence they get all the runners on base home. Times, Sunday Times It cleared the fence ahead of her by just a few inches. Times, Sunday Times She crashed through netting and took off, clearing a fence before hitting the window at an estimated 50mph. The Sun A horse too timid, or perhaps thinking about things too much, will back off his obstacles — sometimes meaning that you do not have enough momentum to clear the fences. Times, Sunday Times More than 4,000 troops have spent weeks trying to clear the forest. Times, Sunday Times However, his project remained hidden until the mid-1970s when government workmen were sent to clear the forest. Times, Sunday Times By 1851, its acreage had been divided into donation land claims filed by settlers with plans to clear the forest and build upon the property. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The university could not afford to prepare the land for development or to clear the forest land for development. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Using strategic cuts of trees, fuels may also be removed by handcrews in order to clean and clear the forest, prevent fuel build-up, and create access into forested areas. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It takes more than above average little soldiers to clear that hurdle. The Sun It took us a bit of practice, but if we were able to clear this hurdle, you can too. Christianity Today The 100-odd trusts that still need to clear the hurdle include some stubbornly problematic cases, with big debts, mediocre management and poor services. Times, Sunday Times But the player's confirmation of his fitness will clear that hurdle. The Sun Industries such as pharmaceuticals and food and drink also have high levels of foreign input, so many of their products would struggle to clear the hurdle. Times, Sunday Times It's time to clear this mess up. Times, Sunday Times Workers took six hours to clear the mess. The Sun We cleared the mess up right away, but she stays at a friend's whenever she can. The Sun It would save money if councils took things for nothing, since they are spending far more clearing the mess. The Sun We hear he managed to clear his plate of steak & ale pie, followed by fish pie and then spinach & ricotta cannelloni. Times, Sunday Times Serve smallish portions, and don't pressurise her to clear her plate. Times, Sunday Times Clear the plate, if nobody else will. Times, Sunday Times This angers pitchers and, if done repeatedly, can lead to a brush-back pitch or even a beanball being thrown at the batter to clear the plate. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Her pace was relentless - she even cleared her plate before you had put your napkin on your lap. Times, Sunday Times Police warned the young protesters that they would be arrested if they did not clear the road. Times, Sunday Times Minutes spent waiting at traffic lights, or for flocks of sheep to clear the road, are much harder to regain than they are to lose. Times, Sunday Times No one was seriously hurt, and it seemed easy enough to clear the road before rush hour. Times, Sunday Times I would advise against seeking a court order to clear the road during the period of your works. Times, Sunday Times It will take diggers weeks, possibly months, to stabilise the hillside and clear the road. Times, Sunday Times There are the tigers who push at any cost, the helicopters who hover, the snowploughs who clear any obstacle. Times, Sunday Times The sun sends you hot energy and the kind of confidence to clear any obstacle. The Sun They must first clear an obstacle course of certification by the newly rigorous regulator and the scrutiny of the courts in civil suits brought by local anti-nuclear groups. Times, Sunday Times Should the rider cause the horse to take off too far back, it may be near impossible for him to clear the obstacle. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He has cleared an obstacle to that transfer by finding 5 million that the courts ordered him to pay in compensation to former investors. Times, Sunday Times Focus instead on clearing clutter from your life - and your mind - and you'll be ready for those changes. Times, Sunday Times To increase productivity, revamp your workspace by clearing clutter and create daily to-do lists to help you focus. The Sun Professional organisers estimate that the average person spends almost an hour a day searching for things, and for the average home, clearing clutter would eliminate 40% of housework. Times, Sunday Times The most common requests are clearing clutter, finding and managing tradesmen, and dealing with general admin such as opening post, paying bills and filing paperwork. Times, Sunday Times In fact, if you have them on various parts of your body, they may never clear completely. The Sun Other road users were required to clear completely out of the way. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The rubble of this unique structure was removed to unknown locations and the site cleared completely. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was not allowed to clear customs and, instead, was questioned by immigration officials. Times, Sunday Times The airline said in a statement that all the passengers, barring the three transferred to hospital, 'were allowed to leave and clear customs'. Times, Sunday Times The same prices are charged by the four operators for delivery throughout their collective area, though delivery times vary and interjurisdictional mail must clear customs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are also used in airports and other controlled areas, where people are held until they clear customs or quarantine stations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In some cases, travelers and the aircraft can clear customs and immigration at the departure airport. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It had just issued a profit warning and there was a clear danger that more could follow. Times, Sunday Times There are clear danger signs for him as he looks to 2010 but also reasons for optimism. Times, Sunday Times Members said also that the points-based system carried a 'clear danger of inconsistencies'. Times, Sunday Times Unless the other 27 countries agreed to extend the timetable, crashing out without a deal remains a clear danger. Times, Sunday Times There are clear dangers in marrying a close relative, which need to be better understood. Times, Sunday Times Others speculated that the lack of a clear definition of the two bodies' remits would create a turf war. Times, Sunday Times Any legislation passed will require a clear definition of social enterprise, and developments are sure to be watched with interest. Times, Sunday Times You need to start with a clear definition. Times, Sunday Times The lack of a clear definition of landslips and erosion has caused difficulties in the past. Times,Sunday Times An illness with no clear definition can quickly acquire a bad name. Times, Sunday Times Doctors and patients need to make a clear distinction between alternative medicine, complementary medicine and conventional medicine. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We must draw a very clear distinction between style and decoration. The Education of a Gardener (1994) You and your daughter must make a clear distinction between the new house and the apartment. Times, Sunday Times (2012) They also add that a clear distinction will be made between freedom of movement and freedom to work. Times, Sunday Times (2017) One clear example comes from the area of aircraft purchase. Times, Sunday Times While this sounds like a clear example of someone doing her job, it got her fired. Times, Sunday Times A year ago he described it as a 'clear example' of the kind of business that was ripe for takeover. Times, Sunday Times A clear example of this, sources said, was the ordering of a reactor vessel. Mail and Guardian It was a clear example of a good idea that produced an unintended negative consequence. Times, Sunday Times From the ceilings hang clear glass chandeliers. Times, Sunday Times (2014) There are no blinds or curtains anywhere, but there are numerous clear glass chandeliers dotted about the place. Times, Sunday Times (2010) This is not just booze guilt - there is a reluctance to recycle jam jars made from clear glass. Times, Sunday Times (2006) There are no clear guidelines about how many chairmanship roles can be held by one person. Times, Sunday Times Clear guidelines and an efficient process with full transparency were to be introduced to ensure proper governance. Times, Sunday Times They also set out clear guidelines on 'end-of-life' management, making clear that residents have a right to refuse invasive treatment. Times, Sunday Times I have set up some very clear guidelines for everyone, including myself. Times, Sunday Times A spokesman said the chain had clear guidelines which 'weren't followed'. The Sun I went out there with a clear head and the horse blinkers on to try to do my job and to do it well. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It is about remaining impassive, keeping a clear head and plotting the next stage of the operation. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Despite his agonising injuries he refused to take the painkiller morphine so he could keep a clear head and direct his men to safety. The Sun (2012) There seems a clear implication that one of the current regional teams could be reduced to a development operation. Times, Sunday Times Because noncompliance results in a forfeiture of the gift, the conditions must be created by express terms or by clear implication and are construed strictly. Christianity Today So, no dividend for five years seemed the clear implication. Times, Sunday Times He claimed that the coaches had done adequate preparation work and the clear implication was that senior professionals had failed to heed their advice. Times, Sunday Times He would certainly not have done it otherwise, was the clear implication. Times, Sunday Times This is a chunky issue, 29 per cent of the issued capital, and there is no clear indication where the proceeds will be spent. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It was the first clear indication that some sort of dialogue was taking place. Times, Sunday Times (2009) During the years between the two world wars no clear indication emerged. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994) I was shouted at twice, a ball just missed me and a groundsman on his sit-on mower bore down on me, with clear intent. Times, Sunday Times This was a crime of clear intent. Chicago Sun-Times There was clear intent to get on the end of a fine delivery and had he got a touch to the ball he might well have equalised. The Sun Not only that, there were ashtrays on every table, indicating a clear intent to flout the law. Globe and Mail Where rules have been broken and there has been a clear intent to deceive, miscreants should be named and brought to book — quickly. Times, Sunday Times They found no clear link, leading them to look for other sources, such as phytoestrogens in plants. Times, Sunday Times Numerous studies have shown a clear link between stress, poor sleep and vulnerability to viral infections. Times,Sunday Times But a clear link has not been established. Times, Sunday Times There must be a clear link between good performance and reward. Times, Sunday Times A study of tens of thousands of people in countries around the world has found a clear link between religiosity and natural disasters. Times, Sunday Times You voted in the referendum and a very clear majority decided to do just that. The Sun (2016) The clear majority of his letters contain some explicit or implicit critique of landed power. The Times Literary Supplement (2010) At a recent informal meeting of the governing council, there was no clear majority for any option. Times, Sunday Times (2016) By a clear majority verdict it has done so. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Almost half back military intervention on humanitarian grounds and a clear majority support help for refugees regardless of their country of origin. Times, Sunday Times (2011) With the anti-piracy campaign, its nationals were threatened; there was international co-operation and a clear mandate. Times, Sunday Times Activists would resist, but a clear mandate and charisma would force them to come along. Times, Sunday Times The arrangement would be 'enormously attractive to uncommitted voters and would give our negotiators a very clear mandate,' he will say. Times, Sunday Times Many other countries already have such a statutory body, bringing together a broad spectrum of experts with a clear mandate and an independent advisory role. Times, Sunday Times They argue their two-thirds majority in a free and fair election gives them a clear mandate for change. Times, Sunday Times That is where a clear mind is required, a strategy that you believe in and a trustworthy group in your corner. Times, Sunday Times (2012) You have the clear mind and tenacious attitude that help you get good prices. The Sun (2006) A clear mind would be more use than one fuzzy with exhaustion. Times, Sunday Times (2011) I don't have a clear motive to be involved. Times, Sunday Times There have been no arrests and police have yet to discover a clear motive. Times, Sunday Times A clear motive was never established and a brain tumour was discovered during his post-mortem examination. Times, Sunday Times No clear motive for the blast has been revealed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No clear motive could have been established either. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The 10,000 votes cast gave a clear picture of overall patterns. The Sun Yet tables do not give a clear picture of a school. Times, Sunday Times To get a clear picture of what's going on, your small group needs to identify any other important characters in the text. Christianity Today In the course of the festival, a clear picture emerged of a system that requires fixing. Times, Sunday Times In his head, he already has a fairly clear picture of how his backs will line up. Times, Sunday Times In front of the helm was a compass with a clear plastic bubble over it. ROUGH JUSTICE (2001) If you have planted in modules cover them with the clear plastic lid or use clingfilm and an elastic band to keep it tightly in place. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It had clear plastic slots into which I put different denominations of coins, and watched the towers grow. Times, Sunday Times (2015) I've been trying to find a clear plastic mac without a silly price tag. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He would then dip into his pocket to offer a peppermint sweet, of which he always kept a large quantity in a clear plastic bag. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Employment opportunities and the prospects of young people must be a clear priority. Times, Sunday Times Another clean sheet was always the clear priority. Times, Sunday Times Most pavements could be marked for shared pedestrian and cycle use with a clear priority for pedestrians. Times, Sunday Times To deal in greater detail would do little but cause additional distraction for the club as it faces imminent games and the clear priority of hiring a permanent manager. Times, Sunday Times Yet, the international market remained the company's clear priority as growth opportunities within its home market remained limited. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Clear proof of the fragility of human goodness. Times,Sunday Times Referral fees must be banned, whiplash should no longer qualify for compensation, unless there's clear proof. The Sun The reduction in the bird population was described as 'clear proof' of the damage caused to the natural environment by intensive farming. Times, Sunday Times It gives clear proof of their talent — by letting us see them turn a weak script into an enjoyable show. Times, Sunday Times On the other hand, there was clear proof of perjury and obstruction of justice which could be prosecuted in a relatively straightforward trial. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Apparently she has started calling herself that, and it's a clear sign of leadership aspirations. Times, Sunday Times It was a clear sign of where their loyalty lies. Times, Sunday Times But, having missed last season with a knee injury, the attempt was a clear sign that his confidence was back. Times, Sunday Times Our mini-showdown was a clear sign of just how little it would take for this powderkeg to go up. The Sun Traders took that as a clear sign rates may rise earlier, and the pound leapt 1.5 cents to $1.5386. Times, Sunday Times The report sends a clear signal to food company executives and advertisers that the industry needs to completely rethink the way they do business '. Times, Sunday Times (2006) His clear signal that the job is almost done sparked frenzied speculation he is ready to stand down. The Sun (2007) The snub sent a clear signal that the pair's engagement is off. The Sun (2013) The legal risks of clearing snow from the garden path and pavement are therefore minimal if you follow the Snow Code. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The club deserve credit for working through the night to clear snow from the pitch and pathways. The Sun (2010) Work continues using high-tech military sensors that can detect mobile phones, as well as dozens of buckets borrowed from local villagers to clear snow. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Their flagship stores have a minimal amount of products on display and lots of clear space. Times, Sunday Times (2007) We need to clear space in the closet first. Christianity Today (2000) We are not yet recycling space junk but at least we're clearing space in space. Times, Sunday Times (2016) When a small space was cleared on his plate, he served himself a fried egg with ranchero sauce. SNOWLINE (1993) Many see a need for his clear statement of the national interest. Times, Sunday Times It's useful as a clear statement of intent ... but it's hardly a call to arms. Times, Sunday Times It was also a clear statement of the economic opportunities that will come from building a low-carbon economy. Times, Sunday Times All the hours spent drafting such a clear statement of principles has been wasted on people who do not agree and never will. Times, Sunday Times Include a clear statement of interest charged on overdue accounts and retention of title terms for unpaid goods. Times, Sunday Times They had to build their own houses and oratories and clear the land to produce food. The Times Literary Supplement (2012) Other trees were burnt to clear the land for farming. America Past and Present (1995) The policy is less popular with builders because of the cost of clearing the land. Times, Sunday Times (2017) It took three months just to clear the rubble. Times, Sunday Times (2015) If they are also specialists in clearing the rubble, they can stay. The Sun (2015) German women had to undertake the heaviest manual labour, clearing the rubble. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994) He said that it was significant that the biomarkers had such a clear trend. Times, Sunday Times She said that there was a clear trend for sunnier areas to have higher success rates, with a 'marked difference' between rates in the sunniest and cloudiest regions. Times, Sunday Times He added that the report showed a clear trend towards higher investment levels in greener sources of power, such as wind and solar. Times, Sunday Times Each site has shown a clear trend towards earlier starts to the pollen season, matching how springtimes have generally grown warmer. Times, Sunday Times Experts say it signals a clear trend of improving confidence from retail investors, with assets under management in equity investment funds hitting a record 658bn. Times, Sunday Times From indoors, the unobstructed windows give him a clear view of neighbourhood activity. Globe and Mail (2003) Tell the pilot beforehand that you will need a clear view. Photographers Handbook (1993) For - next photos - about three hundred metres away in clear view, you'll notice three sets of tents and shelters. DOUBTFUL MOTIVES In the vast majority of cases the court would reach a clear view one way or the other whether the specified conditions for withholding bail were satisfied. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The ball was in play; a clear violation of the rules, for which she was correctly docked a point. Times, Sunday Times Excerpts of the report describe the operation as disastrous and inhumane, representing a clear violation of international law. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He dissented solely on the ground that the law was a clear violation of the constitutional principle of separation of powers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was a clear violation of the rules of land warfare, forcibly moving the civilian population from their homes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In such a case it would be a clear violation of the right to free speech for the government to bar the sidewalk distribution of such material. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Even in its wrecked state, he had a clear vision of how he was going to transform it. Times, Sunday Times Management teams with this disciplined approach to finance, and a clear vision, are attractive to institutional and private equity investors. Times,Sunday Times We can build on excellent foundations but achieving this will require clear vision, shared aims and major change. Times, Sunday Times We need a clear vision of what we want our country to be, a coherent and consistent message and delivery of that message. Times, Sunday Times He had a very clear vision of what he wanted to achieve in his photographs. Times, Sunday Times You'll need basic map-reading skills, decent hiking gear and clear weather for these... Times, Sunday Times They jump mostly from between the same two parapets and in clear weather. The Sun In clear weather viewing distances are claimed to be 15 miles. Times, Sunday Times From the top the views west and south are spectacular in clear weather. Times, Sunday Times Clear weather attracted many to the mountain. The Sun Highly enjoyable, though difficult to pick a clear winner, what with all the flying mike stands and all. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The composer added that he could not see a clear winner yet. The Sun (2007) Wiseman has emerged as a clear winner from a consolidated liquid milk market. Times, Sunday Times (2009) But when the dust clears you'll find you're at what other people would call success. Times, Sunday Times When the dust clears, what will they say they want to do? Times, Sunday Times As the dust clears, people waiting on the platform look around in confusion and then begin running to the exits. Times, Sunday Times When the dust clears, the asteroid appears obliterated. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's not entirely clear how they tell the two apart. Times, Sunday Times It was not entirely clear how or if this would be enforced. Times,Sunday Times The colourful retailer's intentions were not entirely clear yesterday. Times, Sunday Times It's not entirely clear why things should be any different for the country. Times, Sunday Times But we do know lots of things that were not entirely clear just a week ago. Times,Sunday Times Yet it quickly became painfully clear that this assessment was wrong. Times,Sunday Times The difference in finishing ability was made painfully clear just five minutes later. The Sun But after 35 minutes of totally threatfree football it was painfully clear that this was a strike partnership that simply was not going to work. The Sun Recent developments have made it painfully clear that the flow of readily available finance will be severely curtailed for many more months, if not years. Times, Sunday Times As becomes painfully clear, winning a talent contest now seems as likely as securing a job. Times, Sunday Times The judge said that 'the law is perfectly clear but perhaps requires re-emphasis'. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Text is perfectly clear, and movies and games look stunning, despite the slightly iffy contrast. Times, Sunday Times (2013) But he was always perfectly clear that the endgame was to be part of a bigger organisation. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It seems to me perfectly clear that hydrogen is the obvious replacement. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Once the smoke cleared and the chalk dust settled, it was seen that the damage was not catastrophic. FIGHTER BOYS: Saving Britain 1940 (2003) When the smoke cleared, he was seen to be standing there still wearing the overcoat. The Times Literary Supplement (2010) But when the smoke cleared, the government got enough votes to ratify the deal. The Sun (2010) Translations: Chinese: 清楚的, 透明的, 畅通的, 打扫 Japanese: 明白な, 透明な, 障害のない, ･･･を片づける |
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