air ·phrase (IDIOM)
Definition: If an argument or discussion clears the air, people feel less angry or upset after it. Level: C2
这是一次不愉快的争论，但至少消除了紧张气氛。
It was an unpleasant argument, but at least it ___cleared ___the ___air.
我冲进房间想让他们振作起来并消除误会，尽管我知道为时已晚。
I rushed into the room to cheer them up and ___clear ___the ___air, although I knew it was too late.
团队发生分歧后，经理召开会议以缓和气氛。
The manager called a meeting to ___clear ___the ___air after the team's disagreement.