- [countable]
an open space in a forest where there are no trees 林中空地 synonym gladeWe made camp that night in a clearing in the woods. 那天晚上,我们在树林的一块空地上露营。
- [uncountable]
(in the UK) the system used by universities to find students for the places on their courses that have not been filled, just before the beginning of the academic year (英国大学的)补录(学年开始前补招学生填补空缺名额) She got into university through clearing. 她通过补录上了大学。 You can apply for a place through the clearing system. 你可以通过补录系统申请一个名额。 The university has a limited number of clearing places this year. 今年这所大学的补录名额有限。 Clearing is the final round of the admissions cycle. 清算是录取周期的最后一轮。 We can make you an offer through clearing. 我们可以通过清算向你报价。