英语词汇“clear”的释义、区别辨析及用法例句-英语同义词词典

clearclear /klɪr/ adjective 1 if a substance is clear, you can see through it► clear

easy to see through, and not colored or dirty:

The water was so clear that you could see the bottom of the lake.

The bottles were made of clear glass.

► transparent

if something is transparent, you can see through it. You use transparent about things that are solid, not about water:

The girls were wearing transparent plastic raincoats over their cheerleading uniforms.

► see-through (informal)

see-through means the same as transparent but sounds informal:

She was wearing a T-shirt under a black see-through top.

► translucent (formal)

not clear, but letting some light pass through. Translucent is often used about natural substances, such as paper, plastic, or skin, but it is not used about cloth or water:

The decorations were made of translucent paper and had little lights inside so that they glowed.

► sheer

a sheer material is very thin and fine so that it is almost transparent:

The stockings are made of sheer nylon.

2 easy to understand► clear

easy to understand, hear, or read:

The instructions are clear and easy to follow.

The doctor’s advice was very clear: he must lose weight.

► plain

easy to understand, because of using simple words in a direct way:

She told him in plain language to sign the contract or leave.

► unambiguous AWL (formal)

completely clear because of having only one possible meaning:

His answer was unambiguous: “No, I won’t let that happen.”

► explicit AWL (formal)

said or written very clearly and including every detail so that no part of your meaning is hidden:

He gave explicit instructions that nobody should disturb him.

► understandable

possible for people to understand:

Politicians need to find ways to make the issues understandable to voters.

ANTONYMS ➔ see unclear ➔ see obviousADVERBS: clearYou can make the adjectives that mean “easy to understand” into adverbs by using an -ly ending:The instructions were clearly written. | He said explicitly that no one should disturb him. | Understandably, he didn’t want to spend too much money.3 easy to see► clear

having details, edges, or lines that are easy to see, or shapes that are easy to recognize:

The TV has a very clear picture.

It was a beautiful day, and we had a clear view all the way to the Statue of Liberty.

► distinct AWL

an object, line, or shape that is distinct is very clear so that you can easily see that it is different or separate from the things around it:

The outline of the ship became more distinct as it approached the shore.

► sharp

if an image or photograph is sharp, you can see all the details and edges of objects very clearly:

I like my new printer - it prints sharp images with great color.

► legible

written or printed clearly enough for you to read:

Her handwriting is tiny, but it is legible.

➔ see definite, obvious, sunnyADVERBS: clearYou can make the adjectives meaning “easy to see” into adverbs by using an -ly ending: From the top of the mountain, we could see clearly for miles. | You can see that the leaves from the two trees are distinctly different. | Please write legibly.

单词	clear
例句	clearclear /klɪr/ adjective 1 if a substance is clear, you can see through it► clear easy to see through, and not colored or dirty: The water was so clear that you could see the bottom of the lake. The bottles were made of clear glass. ► transparent if something is transparent, you can see through it. You use transparent about things that are solid, not about water: The girls were wearing transparent plastic raincoats over their cheerleading uniforms. ► see-through (informal) see-through means the same as transparent but sounds informal: She was wearing a T-shirt under a black see-through top. ► translucent (formal) not clear, but letting some light pass through. Translucent is often used about natural substances, such as paper, plastic, or skin, but it is not used about cloth or water: The decorations were made of translucent paper and had little lights inside so that they glowed. ► sheer a sheer material is very thin and fine so that it is almost transparent: The stockings are made of sheer nylon. 2 easy to understand► clear easy to understand, hear, or read: The instructions are clear and easy to follow. The doctor’s advice was very clear: he must lose weight. ► plain easy to understand, because of using simple words in a direct way: She told him in plain language to sign the contract or leave. ► unambiguous AWL (formal) completely clear because of having only one possible meaning: His answer was unambiguous: “No, I won’t let that happen.” ► explicit AWL (formal) said or written very clearly and including every detail so that no part of your meaning is hidden: He gave explicit instructions that nobody should disturb him. ► understandable possible for people to understand: Politicians need to find ways to make the issues understandable to voters. ANTONYMS ➔ see unclear ➔ see obviousADVERBS: clearYou can make the adjectives that mean “easy to understand” into adverbs by using an -ly ending:The instructions were clearly written. \| He said explicitly that no one should disturb him. \| Understandably, he didn’t want to spend too much money.3 easy to see► clear having details, edges, or lines that are easy to see, or shapes that are easy to recognize: The TV has a very clear picture. It was a beautiful day, and we had a clear view all the way to the Statue of Liberty. ► distinct AWL an object, line, or shape that is distinct is very clear so that you can easily see that it is different or separate from the things around it: The outline of the ship became more distinct as it approached the shore. ► sharp if an image or photograph is sharp, you can see all the details and edges of objects very clearly: I like my new printer - it prints sharp images with great color. ► legible written or printed clearly enough for you to read: Her handwriting is tiny, but it is legible. ➔ see definite, obvious, sunnyADVERBS: clearYou can make the adjectives meaning “easy to see” into adverbs by using an -ly ending: From the top of the mountain, we could see clearly for miles. \| You can see that the leaves from the two trees are distinctly different. \| Please write legibly.
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