| 释义 |
clear the air to do something to end an argument or bad situation, for example discuss a problem calmly尽释前嫌; 消除隔阂（误解） clear the air make the air less sultry 使空气流通, 通风换气。 ■ defuse or clarify an angry, tense, or confused situation by frank discussion 澄清事实; 消除误会： it's time a few things were said to clear the air. 是时候该说点什么来澄清事实了。 clear the ˈairto improve a difficult ortensesituation by talking about worries, doubts, etc.（通过倾诉）改变困境，缓解紧张状态，改善气氛 |