1560s, "action of clearing," from clear (v.) + -ance. Meaning "a clear space" is from 1788. Meaning "approval, permission" (especially to land or take off an aircraft) is from 1944, American English; national security sense recorded from 1948. Clearance sale attested by 1843.
双语例句
1. The UN pledged to help supervise the clearance of mines.
联合国承诺协助监督扫雷工作。
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2. They have to wait for clearance from air traffic control.
他们需要等空中交通管制人员的放行。
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3. He has a security clearance that allows him access to classified information.
他获得了安全许可，可以接触机密信息。
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4. Thai Airways said the plane had been given clearance to land.
