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单词 clarify
释义 clar·i·fy
\ˈklarəˌfī also ˈkler-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: Middle English clarifien, from Middle French clarifier, from Late Latin clarificare, from Latin clarus clear + -i- + -ficare -fy — more at clear
transitive verb
1.
 a. archaic : to make clear and bright by lightening the darkness and obscurity of
  < the sun clarifies the earth >
 b. : to clear (the air or atmosphere) of clouds or fog
 c. obsolete : glorify, transfigure
2. : to make (a liquid or something liquefied) clear, pure, or pellucid : free from unwanted solid matter
 < clarify coffee with eggshells >
 < clarify syrup >
 < clarify sewage >
3.
 a. : to free (the mind or understanding) of confusion, doubt, or uncertainty
  < the conference did help to harmonize, as well as clarify, the thinking of the leaders of the republics on a number of controversial questions — Atlantic >
  < the cold night air clarified his muddled brain >
  < hoped a long rest would clarify his mind >
 b. : to explain clearly : make understandable : reveal, interpret
  < clarify a process by the use of diagrams >
4. : to make less complex or less ambiguous : put in order : define
 < clarify one's life >
 < clarify an issue >
intransitive verb
: to grow or become clear
 < waiting for the present muddled diplomatic situation to clarifyNewsweek >
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