Clarify Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

clarify

verb

快速理解

What does "Clarify" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Clarify"?

「clarify」意指使事物變得更清晰、更容易理解或更純淨。

  1. 1

    解釋清楚

    EN: to make something clearer or easier to understand by explaining it

    翻譯: 透過解釋使某事物更清晰或更容易理解。

  2. 2

    消除疑慮

    EN: to remove doubt or confusion from a situation

    翻譯: 消除某種情況下的疑慮或困惑。

  3. 3

    使液體純淨

    EN: to make a liquid clear by removing solid particles

    翻譯: 透過去除固體顆粒使液體變得清澈。

  4. 4

    闡明立場

    EN: to state one's position or intentions more clearly

    翻譯: 更清楚地表明自己的立場或意圖。

小提醒:「clarify」通常用於抽象概念(如想法、立場、規則)或具體物質(如液體),但不用於「澄清」謠言或指控,後者常用「refute」或「deny」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Clarify" in English

How to pronounce "Clarify" in English?"Clarify" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Clarify" from YouTube Videos

What you don't know about marriage | Jenna McCarthy

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This is an actual study, and let me clarify: the researchers were not looking at documented self-reports of childhood happiness or even studying old journals.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Clarify"?How does "Clarify" change by context?

1. to make something clear or easier to understand by explaining it

透過解釋使某事變得清晰或更容易理解

Could you clarify your instructions? I'm not sure what to do.

你能澄清一下你的指示嗎?我不太確定該做什麼。

The teacher clarified the difficult concept with a simple diagram.

老師用一張簡單的圖表闡明了那個困難的概念。

2. to remove doubt or confusion about something

消除對某事的疑慮或困惑

The spokesperson issued a statement to clarify the company's position.

發言人發表了一份聲明,以澄清公司的立場。

We need to clarify who is responsible for this task.

我們需要釐清誰負責這項任務。

3. to make a liquid clear by removing impurities

透過去除雜質使液體變得清澈

The chef clarified the butter by slowly melting it and skimming off the solids.

廚師透過慢慢融化並撇去固體物質來澄清奶油。

This filter is used to clarify the pond water.

這個過濾器用來澄清池塘的水。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Clarify"?How to make natural sentences with "Clarify"?
PatternMeaningExample
clarify + noun澄清(某事物)The manager clarified the new policy. (經理澄清了新的政策。)
clarify + that clause澄清(說明)…He clarified that the meeting was postponed. (他澄清說明會議已延期。)
clarify + wh- clause (what, why, how, etc.)釐清、說明(某事)Can you clarify how the system works? (你能說明一下這個系統如何運作嗎?)
clarify + matter/issue/point釐清事項/問題/觀點We need to clarify this issue before proceeding. (在繼續之前,我們需要釐清這個問題。)
have something clarified讓某事被澄清I need to have the instructions clarified. (我需要讓人把指示說明清楚。)

用法說明

How is "Clarify" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Clarify"?

clarify doing vs clarify to do

  • clarify doing 這種用法極其罕見,因為 "clarify" 的受詞通常是「事情」或「論點」,而非一個「動作」。
  • clarify to do 並非標準的動詞不定詞用法。"clarify" 後方若要接動作目的,通常會使用 "clarify how/when/where to do something" 等結構。
  • 最常見且正確的結構是 clarify + 名詞 / 子句,或 clarify + that / why / how 等引導的名詞子句,用來闡明某個事實、情況或指示。
  • 另一個常見結構是 clarify + with + 人,表示「向某人澄清」。

對比示範: EN: The manager will clarify the new policy in the meeting. 翻譯: 經理將在會議上澄清新政策。

EN:Could you clarify how to submit the report?

翻譯:你可以說明一下如何提交報告嗎?

總結建議

使用 "clarify" 時,其後應直接接欲澄清的「事物」(名詞)或使用 "that", "how", "why" 等引導的子句來闡明內容,避免使用 "clarify to do" 的結構。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Clarify" and similar words?How to choose "Clarify" vs alternatives?

clarify vs explain

「clarify」強調釐清模糊或令人困惑的部分,使其更易理解;「explain」則泛指對某事物進行說明或闡述,範圍較廣。

clarify vs illuminate

「clarify」側重於消除困惑、使語言或想法清晰;「illuminate」則比喻性地啟發理解,常涉及提供深刻見解或新觀點。

clarify vs specify

「clarify」旨在使整體理解更清晰,消除歧義;「specify」則著重於明確指出細節、要求或具體項目。

口語用法

How is "Clarify" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Clarify"?

引述

當重複或確認他人剛說過的話時,常用來表示理解或要求對方進一步說明。 EN: So, just to clarify, you want the report by Friday, not Thursday? 翻譯: 所以,確認一下,你是要星期五交報告,不是星期四?

EN:Let me clarify what I heard: the meeting is moved to 3 PM?

翻譯:讓我確認一下我聽到的:會議改到下午三點了嗎?

語氣強調

在對話中,用來強調自己即將說的話是為了消除誤會或提供更精確的資訊。 EN: I need to clarify something important about the project deadline. 翻譯: 我需要澄清一件關於專案截止日期的重要事情。

EN:To clarify, I was not blaming you; I was just stating a fact.

翻譯:澄清一下,我並不是在責怪你;我只是在陳述一個事實。

停頓填充

作為一種思考時的緩衝詞,為接下來的解釋或更正爭取時間,使對話聽起來更禮貌、不那麼直接。 EN: The process is... well, let me clarify, it has two main stages. 翻譯: 這個流程是... 嗯,讓我說明一下,它主要有兩個階段。

EN:That's not entirely accurate. To clarify, we offer three plans, not two.

翻譯:那不完全正確。澄清一下,我們提供三種方案,不是兩種。

正式書寫注意:在正式報告、學術論文或法律文件中,應避免使用 "just to clarify" 或 "let me clarify" 這類口語化的引導句。建議直接、明確地陳述事實或定義,例如使用 "specifically"、"more precisely" 或直接給出定義。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Clarify"?What fixed phrases with "Clarify" should I remember?

clarify the situation

clarify [noun]

釐清情況

clarify one's position

clarify [possessive] position

闡明立場

clarify a point

clarify a point

澄清一個觀點

clarify the details

clarify the details

釐清細節

seek to clarify

seek to clarify

試圖澄清

clarify the rules

clarify the rules

闡明規則

help clarify

help clarify

有助於澄清

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Clarify"?Which "Clarify" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I will clarify you about the schedule.

I will clarify the schedule for you.

「clarify」是及物動詞,後面直接接要澄清的「事物」(如 the schedule),而不是接「人」。若要說明對象,應使用「for + 人」或「to + 人」的結構。

×Please clarify more details.

Please provide more details.

「clarify」的意思是「使某事變得更清楚」,而不是「提供」。要表達「提供更多細節」,應使用「provide」或「give」。若要使用「clarify」,應說「clarify the details」或「clarify something」。

×I need to clarify my opinion.

I need to clarify my position / I need to express my opinion more clearly.

「clarify」的對象通常是「事實、資訊、情況、誤解」等客觀或已存在的事物,而不是個人主觀的「意見、想法、感受」。若要說「讓我的意見更清楚」,應使用「express my opinion more clearly」。若要澄清的是「立場」或「觀點」,則可使用「clarify my position/standpoint」。

×He clarified me that the meeting was postponed.

He informed me that the meeting was postponed.

「clarify」不接「人 + that 子句」的結構。這個結構常用於「inform, tell, remind」等動詞。若要使用「clarify」,應說「He clarified that the meeting was postponed (to me).」或使用其他更合適的動詞如「inform」。

×We clarified about the problem.

We clarified the problem.

「clarify」是及物動詞,後面直接接名詞作為受詞,不需要介系詞「about」。常見錯誤是受中文「關於」的影響而加上「about」。

×The situation is clarifying now.

The situation is becoming clearer now. / The situation is being clarified now.

「clarify」作為「使…清楚」的意思時,通常是及物動詞,需要有主動的「澄清者」。描述「情況本身正在變清楚」應使用「become clear/clearer」或使用被動語態「is being clarified」(表示有人正在釐清它)。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Clarify"?What are tense/participle forms of "Clarify"?
clarifies(3rd_singular)clarifying(present_participle)clarified(past)clarified(past_participle)
clarify 在英語中是什麼意思?