clearance
UK ['klɪə.rənts] US ['klɪr.ənts] noun
REMOVE 清除
[S or U]
■when waste or things you do not want are removed from a place （对废物或不要的东西的）清除，清理，清扫，排除•house/slum clearance拆除房屋／贫民窟
UK ['klɪə.rənts] US ['klɪr.ənts] noun
CHEAP SALE 清仓减价
uncountable
■when goods are offered for sale cheaply so that people will be encouraged to buy them and there will be space for new goods （货物的）清仓减价，清仓甩卖•We bought our new carpet at a clearance sale.我们的新地毯是在清仓大减价的时候买的。
UK ['klɪə.rənts] US ['klɪr.ənts] noun
NOT TOUCHING 间距
countable or uncountable
■the distance or space that is needed for one thing to avoid touching another thing 间距；间隙•It was difficult getting the piano through the doorway because we only had a clearance of a few centimetres.把钢琴搬过这道门很难，因为只有几厘米的余隙。 •High vehicles must take an alternative route because of low clearance under the bridge.高大的车辆必须改走其他道路，因为桥下的净空较低。
UK ['klɪə.rənts] US ['klɪr.ənts] noun
OFFICIAL PERMISSION 正式的批准
uncountable
■when you have official permission for something or have satisfied the official conditions of something 批准，许可，准许•The plane will be taking off as soon as it gets clearance.飞机一得到许可就会起飞。 •To visit the prison, you'll need security clearance.参观监狱需要通过安全审查。
UK ['klɪə.rənts] US ['klɪr.ənts] noun
CHEQUE 支票
uncountable
■the process of a cheque going from one bank to another through a central organization, so that money can be paid to the person it is owed to （支票）过户，兑现，结算•Clearance (of a cheque) can take up to a week.（支票）过户要一个星期。 |