overclearとは 意味・読み方・使い方

動詞

overclear ‎(三人称単数 現在形 overclears, 現在分詞 overclearing, 過去形および過去分詞形 overcleared)

1. (transitive) To make too clear, or translucent.
   • 1946, Journal of the Entomological Society of Southern Africa

     Unfortunately, this medium tends to overclear specimens, especially the less heavily chitinized species.

   • 1983, Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada

     However, care must be taken not to overclear the specimens otherwise details of the clypeolabral plates may be obscured.

2. (transitive) To pass, without collision, by too great a distance; to go too far beyond.
   • Mastering Mountain Bike Skills: 2nd Edition (page 159)

     Straighten your bars. Turn the wheel in the direction you want to go; then begin to straighten your arms and legs. At this speed it's easy to overclear the downslope, so really push your bike down to catch the backside.

形容詞

overclear ‎(not comparable)

1. (in negative constructions) Especially clear or comprehensible.

   The phrasing of the new law is not overclear to a layman.

関連する語

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