clarification

説明、補足説明

分かりにくい点の理解を助ける説明や質問。

やさしい英語で： A comment or question that helps people understand an unclear point.

• Thanks for the clarification.
• Could you offer a clarification about that date?
• She asked for clarification on one part of the statement.

使い方： clarification on/about something (I need clarification on the last point.)

類義語： explanation

よく使う表現： ask for clarification, a brief clarification, request clarification

明確化、解明

考えや発言、状況を分かりやすくすること。

やさしい英語で： The process of making an idea, statement, or situation easier to understand.

• The rules need clarification.
• Further clarification of the policy would help staff.
• Their discussion led to clarification of several confusing terms.

使い方： clarification of something (The meeting allowed clarification of the rules.)

類義語： explanation, elucidation

反対語： obfuscation

よく使う表現： further clarification, clarification of something, need clarification

清澄化

液体から不要な細かい粒を取り除いて、澄んだ状態にすること。

やさしい英語で： The process of removing small unwanted pieces from a liquid so that it becomes clear.

• The wine needs clarification.
• Clarification removes tiny particles from the juice.
• The water passes through a tank for clarification.

よく使う表現： wine clarification, clarification process, clarification of juice