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透明 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • clear adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
  • invisible adj Not able to be seen, either because it is hidden or because it does not reflect light.
  • sheer adjective Thin enough to see through.
  • transparent adj Clear enough to see through; letting light pass so objects behind it are visible.

Senses

透明 is used for these senses in English:

  • clear Transparent in colour.
  • invisible Unable to be seen; out of sight; not visible.
  • sheer (textiles) Very thin or transparent.
  • transparent (of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.
  • transparent (of a system or organization) Open, public; having the property that theories and practices are publicly visible, thereby reducing the chance of corruption.

clear — full definition

  1. adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
  2. adj Easy to understand, see, or hear; free of ambiguity.
  3. verb To remove obstacles or unwanted items so something becomes open or unobstructed.
  4. verb To officially free someone from suspicion, blame, or an obligation.

invisible — full definition

  1. adj Not able to be seen, either because it is hidden or because it does not reflect light.
  2. adj Chat or messaging: appearing offline to others while still logged in.

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