clarify
gb/klˈɛɹəfˌaɪ/ us/klˈɛɹəfˌaɪ/
B1
Englanti
~ 3600
tisztáz, pontosít, derít
VERBI
B1
1
Käyttömalli:
to clarify [something]
She asked him to clarify what he meant by 'urgent'.
Megkérte, hogy tisztázza, mire gondolt a „sürgős” szóval.
The teacher clarified the assignment so everyone knew what to do.
A tanár tisztázta a feladatot, hogy mindenki tudja, mit kell csinálnia.
Can you clarify your position on this issue?
The spokesperson clarified the company's plans during the press conference.
Oppijaesimerkit
Please clarify your answer so I can understand.
Kérlek, pontosítsd a válaszodat, hogy megértsem.
The teacher will clarify the rules.
A tanár tisztázni fogja a szabályokat.
Can you clarify what this word means?
He clarified the steps to finish the task.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'clarify' with 'verify'. 'Clarify' means to make something clear, while 'verify' means to check if something is true.
Merkitys
Make something clear or understandable
Kollokaatiot
clarify a point
|clarify the situation
|clarify instructions
|clarify meaning
|clarify a misunderstanding
Synonyymit
explain (More general; can be used for any act of making something understood, not necessarily simplifying or removing confusion.)
|
elucidate (More formal and academic; often used in scholarly or technical contexts.)
Antonyymit
confuse (To make something harder to understand or more unclear.)
Teemat
communication
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
To make something easier to understand by explaining it more clearly.
To make a statement, idea, or situation easier to understand by explaining it in more detail or in a simpler way.
VERBI
B2
2
derít
C1
Käyttömalli:
to clarify [a liquid]
The chef clarified the butter before adding it to the sauce.
A séf a mártáshoz adás előtt derítette a vajat.
You should clarify the stock to remove any cloudiness.
Deríteni kell az alaplevet, hogy eltűnjön belőle a zavarosság.
The process clarifies the wine by filtering out sediment.
Oppijaesimerkit
We need to clarify the butter for this recipe.
Ehhez a recepthez derítenünk kell a vajat.
She clarified the soup before serving it.
Tálalás előtt derítette a levest.
The chef will clarify the stock.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse this meaning with explaining something; in cooking, it refers to making a liquid physically clear.
Merkitys
Remove solids from a liquid
Kollokaatiot
clarify butter
|clarify stock
|clarify soup
Synonyymit
purify (General term for removing impurities; may apply to liquids, air, or other substances.)
Antonyymit
contaminate (To make something impure or dirty by adding unwanted substances.)
Teemat
cooking
|science
|food_drink
Määritelmä
To make a liquid clear by taking out small pieces inside it.
To make a liquid clear by removing solid matter, often by heating or straining.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
clarify
IPA
GB/klˈɛɹəfˌaɪ/
US/klˈɛɹəfˌaɪ/
Tavut ja painotus
cla - ri - fy (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (cla)
Taivutusmuodot
Verb
- Base: clarify
- 3rd Person Singular: clarifies
- Present Participle: clarifying
- Past: clarified
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
clarify instructions
1/klˈɛɹəfˌaɪ ɪnstɹˈʌkʃənz/
fixed phrase
Make directions easier to follow
To explain directions in a way that is easier to understand.
Esimerkit
- The teacher clarified the instructions for the homework.
- He clarified the instructions so that no one would be confused.
clarify one's position
1/klˈɛɹəfˌaɪ wˈʌnz pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Explain your opinion clearly
To explain your opinion or plan so others understand it.
Esimerkit
- She clarified her position on climate policy during the interview.
- The senator clarified his position after public criticism.
clarify the situation
1/klˈɛɹəfˌaɪ ðə sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Explain what's happening clearly
To make it easier to understand what is happening.
Esimerkit
- We need to clarify the situation before making a decision.
- The manager clarified the situation for the new employees.