clarify

1. V-T To clarify something means to make it easier to understand, usually by explaining it in more detail. 澄清[正式]

Thank you for writing and allowing me to clarify the present position. 谢谢你来信并允许我澄清目前的状况。

2. clarificationN-VAR 澄清

The union has written to Detroit asking for clarification of the situation. 工会已经写信给底特律，要求对此情况给予澄清。