生活中处处都可以学习到英语，前几天普特君坐地铁，就看到了一个标识：小心夹手。它对应的英文翻译是：keep hands clear。
可能有的朋友会觉得奇怪，这是不是翻译错了啊？“clear”不是清楚清洁的意思吗？其实“clear”有很多意思，这个标识中用到的是它的副词意思：不接触地；不靠近地。
clear(adv.)not touching, or away from
Stand clear of the doors, please.
请站得离门远一点。
The children were saved from the fire only because a neighbour pulled them clear.
孩子们能从火灾中幸存下来，多亏了一位邻居把他们拉出火场。
Make sure you park clear of the kerb.
steer/stay/keep clear 避免/远离
His parents warned him to steer clear of trouble.
父母告诫他不要惹麻烦。
这样一解释大家是不是就明白了？
clear的意思非常多，篇幅有限，就为大家介绍一些俚语和短语表达。
(as) clear as day 显而易见;容易理解
The instructions were as clear as day.
使用说明上写得清清楚楚。
(as) clear as a bell （声音）像钟声一样清晰洪亮
Clear as a bell, from the back of the theatre came a child's voice saying, "I want to go home".
从戏院的后面传来一个小孩清脆响亮的声音：“我要回家。”
(as) clear as mud 极难理解，难懂
His instructions were as clear as mud.
他的指示让人稀里糊涂。
clear your throat 清嗓子
She cleared her throat nervously before she began to speak.
她讲话前紧张地清了清嗓子。
clear the air 使空气清新/消除怨愤;消除隔阂
The rain has helped clear the air.
这场雨使空气变得清新了。
I had a massive argument with Sue, but at least it has cleared the air.
我和苏大吵了一通，不过这至少消除了误解。
clear the decks 清除障碍准备行动
Let's clear the decks and then we can start cooking dinner.
我们先收拾一下，然后开始做饭。
clear the way 扫清道路；做好准备
We've got a loan from the bank, which has cleared the way for us to buy a house.
我们从银行贷到了款，这样就能买房子了。
clear out 离开，走开;滚开
My landlord's given me a week to clear out of my flat.
我的房东给了我一周时间搬出公寓。
clear something out 清理;收拾
If we clear out the spare room, you can use it as a study.
要是我们清理出这间空房间，你可以把它当书房用。
clear (something) up 清除;清理;整理/（疾病）消失，治愈
Dad was clearing up in the kitchen.
爸爸正在收拾厨房。
I'm tired of always having to clear up after you (= tidy your things).
我厌烦了老是要替你整理东西。
You won't be able to go swimming tomorrow if your cold hasn't cleared up.
如果感冒还不好，明天你就不能去游泳了。
今天要说的就是这么多了，感谢大家的阅读。
