我们大吵了一架，但我认为这有助于消除隔阂。

We had a big argument, but I think it helped ___clear ___the ___air.

周五的会议将有助于消除误会并澄清一些问题。

The meeting on Friday will help ___clear ___the ___air and clarify some issues.

我冲进房间想让他们振作起来并缓和气氛，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.