clearing

noun
🔊/ˈklɪərɪŋ/
🔊/ˈklɪrɪŋ/
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  1. [countable] an open space in a forest where there are no trees林中空地
    synonym glade
    • We made camp that night in a clearing in the woods.那天晚上我们在树林里的一个空地里扎营。
    Topics Geographyc1
  2. [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.我们可以通过清算为您提供报价。
    Topics Educationc2