a clean slate

a clean slate的音标是["kli:n skleɪt]，意思是“一块干净的纸板/白板”。

速记技巧：可以记为“clean=清，slate=石板，所以a clean slate意思是一张白纸，白纸好画画/写字，可以重新开始。

a clean slate的英文词源为：

1. clean：形容词和副词，意为“干净的，整洁的”。

2. slate：板岩，片麻岩。

变化形式：复数形式为slates。

相关单词：

1. slate color 灰色

2. slate roof 石板瓦屋顶

3. slate mining 板岩开采

4. slate quarry 板岩采石场

5. slate layer 板岩层

6. slate pencil 石板笔

7. slate stain 石板色斑点

8. slate-colored 灰色的

9. slate-like 石板状的

10. slate-gray 石板灰色的

在英语中，a clean slate常用来比喻“一片空白”，表示可以重新开始，没有过去的负担或影响。这个词组也常用来形容人们对待问题或困难的态度，愿意重新开始，不受到过去的束缚。

常用短语：

1. a blank slate

2. start from scratch

3. wipe the slate clean

4. clear the slate

5. lay a fresh foundation

6. clear the decks

7. clear the way

例句：

1. After making mistakes in the past, she decided to start from scratch and try again.

2. We need to wipe the slate clean and move on from this painful experience.

3. The teacher cleared the slate and started again from the beginning of the lesson.

4. We need to clear the decks and focus on achieving our goals.

5. The new government needs to lay a fresh foundation for the country"s future.

6. The students cleared the way for their peers to complete the project on time.

英文小作文：

A clean slate is essential for success in life. We all make mistakes and have flaws, but it"s how we handle these mistakes and learn from them that determines our growth and progress. Starting from scratch allows us to approach challenges with a fresh perspective and a renewed sense of determination. It"s important to clear the slate and let go of the past so that we can focus on what"s ahead and seize opportunities that come our way. With a clean slate, we can build a better future and achieve our goals with greater ease and confidence.