✨ 语义深度解析
clarify
高考核心词 作文加分词 难度 1/5 ⏱ 2 分钟
核心
阐明;澄清——使模糊或混乱的事物变得清晰
释义
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v.阐明,澄清(消除模糊或误解)
The minister was asked to clarify the government's position on immigration policy following a series of contradictory statements.
在一系列相互矛盾的声明之后,部长被要求阐明政府在移民政策上的立场。
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v.说明,解释清楚(使概念更清晰)
Before the experiment begins, the researcher will clarify the procedure to ensure that all participants fully understand what is required of them.
实验开始前,研究人员将说明流程,以确保所有参与者完全了解对他们的要求。
语感
clarify sth.(阐明某事);clarify that(澄清说);ask for clarification(要求进一步说明);seek/provide clarification(寻求/提供说明)
阐明,澄清(消除模糊)说明,解释清楚(使概念清晰)
陷阱
⚠️clarify vs. explain——澄清模糊 vs. 解释原理
The professor first explained how photosynthesis works, then clarified the common misconception that plants only absorb CO₂.
clarify = explain(两者完全一样)
explain(解释,使人理解原理:explain how photosynthesis works = 解释光合作用如何运作,教授新知识);clarify(澄清,消除已有的模糊或误解:clarify a misconception = 澄清误解,纠正错误认知);此句两个词分别用于不同目的,正确
教授首先解释了光合作用的原理,然后澄清了植物只吸收CO₂这一常见误解。(explain = 传授新知;clarify = 消除误解)
⚠️ask for clarification(要求说明)——名词用法,× ask for clarifics
If any aspect of the assignment is unclear, students are encouraged to ask the teacher for clarifications before submitting their work.
如果作业的任何方面不清楚,鼓励学生在提交作业前向老师要求说明。(× clarifications → ✓ clarification,通常用单数)
clarification 通常作不可数名词或单数(ask for clarification = 要求进一步说明);× clarifications(复数形式罕见,一般用单数);标准表达:ask for clarification(不加复数);seek clarification(寻求说明);request further clarification(请求进一步说明)
If any aspect of the assignment is unclear, students are encouraged to ask the teacher for clarification before submitting their work.
如果作业的任何方面不清楚,鼓励学生在提交作业前向老师要求说明。(clarification 通常用单数)
近义辨析
clarify vs elucidate
clarify clarify(阐明,澄清:clarify the rules = 阐明规则;较常用,中等正式) elucidate elucidate(阐明,详细说明:elucidate the problem = 阐明问题;比 clarify 更正式学术,强调「详细说明以使人理解」,多用于学术/正式文本)
The spokesperson was asked to clarify the company's policy on data privacy following the recent security breach.
在最近的安全漏洞事件后,发言人被要求阐明公司的数据隐私政策。
The author takes considerable care to elucidate the complex philosophical arguments that underpin the theory.
作者花费相当大的精力阐明支撑该理论的复杂哲学论据。
写作加分
✨ 加分词
替换:make clearexplainclear up
学术议论文政策分析话题教育话题
普通
The government needs to make clear what the new policy means.
政府需要说清楚新政策意味着什么。
加分 ✨
The government has a responsibility to clarify both the scope and the limitations of the new policy, providing citizens with the precise information they need to understand its implications.
政府有责任阐明新政策的范围和限制,为公民提供了解其影响所需的精确信息。
常用搭配
clarify sth. / clarify that阐明某事 / 澄清说…
ask for / seek clarification要求/寻求进一步说明(clarification 通常单数)
provide / offer clarification提供说明
clarify one's position / stance阐明立场
clarify the rules / guidelines阐明规则 / 指南
词根
clarify = clar(清晰,来自拉丁语 clarus = clear)+ ify(使…)→ 使清晰 = 澄清/阐明;clarification = 使清晰的过程/结果;ask for clarification = 请求让事情变清晰
考考你
Q1对错判断
判断下面句子里的用法是否正确:
The new guidelines fail to clarify whether overseas applicants are eligible for the scholarship.
clarify whether + 从句(阐明是否…)结构正确;fail to clarify = 未能阐明,语法正确;whether...eligible 是宾语从句,正确
Q2近义选词
选择最恰当的词填空:
The academic paper attempts to ___ the relationship between economic inequality and political instability through an analysis of historical data.
Aclarify
Belucidate
✓ 这篇学术论文试图通过分析历史数据来阐明经济不平等与政治不稳定之间的关系。
elucidate(阐明,学术性详细说明)更适合学术论文语境;此处是通过历史数据分析来揭示复杂关系,强调详细学术论证;clarify 也可,但 elucidate 在学术写作中更精确
Q3搭配还原
选择正确的动词,完成句子:
If you are unsure about any aspect of the marking criteria, please ___ clarification from your tutor before beginning the assignment.
如果您对评分标准的任何方面不确定,请在开始作业之前向导师要求说明。
Aask for
Bseek
Cfind
Dget
完整搭配:seek clarification 寻求说明(正式书面表达)
seek clarification(寻求说明)是学术/正式语境的标准表达;ask for clarification 也正确(A选项也可接受),但 seek 在学术指引语境中更书面;× find clarification / get clarification 不是标准搭配
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