clear I should like to make clear that the accommodation is far from luxurious.
I should like to make it clear that the accommodation is far from luxurious. make it clear + that-clause (WITH it): ‘She made it quite clear (to him) that she wasn’t interested in getting married.’ climate While I was driving to the airport, the climate was still wet and foggy.
While I was driving to the airport, the weather was still wet and foggy. Before going off in the boat, you should check the climate conditions.
Before going off in the boat, you should check the weather conditions. climate = the typical weather conditions that exist in a country or region; the place where these weather conditions exist: ‘Northern Europe has a mild climate and a high rainfall.’ ‘These flowers will not grow in cold climates.’ clock See O’CLOCK close 1
They closed the man in a room until the police came.
They locked the man in a room until the police came. lock/shut sb in a room, house, etc (NOT close ): ‘He was picked up by the police and locked in a cell for the night.’ Compare: ‘She closed the door and then locked it so he couldn’t escape.’ 2
I always close the television when there is a storm.
I always turn/switch the television off when there is a storm. See Note at OPEN 1 cloth 1
I bought some cheap cloth to make some curtains.
I bought some cheap material to make some curtains. Cloth (uncountable) usually refers to material made of cotton, wool etc that is used for making clothes: ‘The tailor took my measurements and then showed me several rolls of cloth.’ Material (and fabric) have a more general meaning and may be used in connection with clothes, curtains, sheets, etc: ‘The cushion covers and the curtains were made from the same material.’ ‘They specialize in the manufacture of elasticated fabric.’
