clear the decks

clear the decks 的音标为 [ˈklɪə(r) ðə dɪks]，基本翻译为“清理好场地”。速记技巧为：clear（清理）+ deck（甲板）→清理甲板。

clear the decks的英文词源：

clear the decks 是一个俚语表达，意为“清理好场地，为某事做准备”。这个表达源于航海术语“甲板清理”（deck clearing）。在船上，甲板是船只的主要活动区域，也是船员工作和休息的地方。为了确保船只的安全和顺利航行，船员需要定期清理甲板上的杂物和障碍物，以确保甲板干净、整洁、无障碍。因此，“clear the decks”这个表达就意味着为某事做准备，清理好场地，为后续行动扫清障碍。

变化形式：

clear- cleared, clearing

相关单词：

1. clear a. 清晰的；晴朗的；明白的

2. unclear a. 不清晰的；不明白的

3. clear up v. 整理；收拾；清除；使清晰

4. clear-cut a. 清晰的；轮廓分明的

5. clear-headed a. 头脑清醒的；明智的

6. clear-sighted a. 有远见的；眼光敏锐的

7. clear-up n. 整理；收拾；解决；清除

8. clearance n. 清除；间距；净距

9. clearance n. 清除；扫除；空隙；间隙

10. clearing n. 空地；草地；清扫工作

常用短语：

1. clear the decks

2. clear the air

3. clear up

4. clear out

5. clear off

6. clear upstairs and downstairs

7. clear the way

例句：

1. We need to clear the decks before the meeting so that everyone can focus on the task at hand.

2. We need to clear the air between us so that we can move forward with our relationship.

3. The rain cleared up the sky, making it a beautiful day for a walk.

4. The students cleared out of the classroom when the teacher came in.

5. We need to clear off all the clutter in the office so that we can start work again.

6. We need to clear up all the misunderstandings between us before we can move on.

7. The police cleared the way for the ambulance to pass by.

英文小作文：

My desk is always a mess, with piles of books, papers, and other items everywhere. I need to clear the decks and organize my desk so that I can find what I need when I need it. I will start by putting everything in its place, and then I will organize my desk by category or function, so that I can easily find what I need when I need it. Once my desk is organized, I will feel more productive and less stressed out, which will help me to be more focused and efficient in my work and studies.