1610s, "act of clearing or refining" (especially of liquid substances), from French clarification, from Late Latin clarificationem (nominative clarificatio), noun of action from past participle stem of clarificare (see clarify). The meaning "statement revising or expanding an earlier statement but stopping short of a correction" is attested by 1969, originally in newspapers.
双语例句
1. The union has written to Zurich asking for clarification of the situation.
该联盟已致函苏黎世，要求将情况解释清楚。
来自柯林斯例句
2. This statement requires qualification and clarification.
这份陈述需要进行限定和澄清。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Employers are seeking further clarification of the proposals.
雇主们正在寻求进一步澄清这些提案.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The whole issue needs clarification.
整个问题都需要澄清.
来自辞典例句
5. The principle of unity of command is useful in the clarification of authority - responsibility relationships.
