【问】 请说明clear of与clear off的区别。

【答】 clear...of表示“从……中清除”

1. We must clear the area of enemy soldiers as soon as possible. (LDPV)我们必须尽快清除这个地区的敌军。

2. I wish I could clear my mind of doubt. (ALD)

要是我能解除心中的疑虑就好了。

3. The signalman was cleared of all responsibility for the railway accident. (ODCIE)信号员被宣告对那起铁路事故不负任何责任。

clear (...) off表示“跑开”、“清理”、“消失”：

1. When the man saw the policeman，he cleared off as fast as his legs could carry him.(ODCIE)

那家伙一看见警察，马上就拔腿拼命逃走了。

2. Please clear your papers off so that I can serve dinner. (LDPV)

请把你的文件拿走，我好摆饭菜。

3. In the afternoon，the mist cleared off and the rest of the day was fine. (LDPV)下午时分雾散了，那天其余的时间都是晴天。