Meaning
排除 means to systematically remove, eliminate, or rule out something unwanted or problematic. It's commonly used in both concrete contexts (removing obstacles, eliminating dangers) and abstract ones (ruling out possibilities, excluding options). The word carries a sense of actively getting rid of something through deliberate effort or process.
Usage
This is a formal to neutral verb frequently used in technical, medical, investigative, and problem-solving contexts. Common in phrases like 排除故障 (troubleshoot), 排除嫌疑 (clear of suspicion), and 排除可能性 (rule out possibilities). Native speakers use it when discussing systematic elimination rather than casual discarding.
Examples
- 01医生已经排除了癌症的可能性。.The doctor has ruled out the possibility of cancer.
- 02我们需要先排除设备故障，才能继续工作。, .We need to troubleshoot the equipment problems first before we can continue working.
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Common collocations
- 排除故障to troubleshoot, to fix problems
- 排除嫌疑to clear of suspicion
- 排除干扰to eliminate interference
- 排除可能性to rule out the possibility
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Origin
The compound combines 排 (to push away, arrange) and 除 (to remove), literally meaning 'to push away and remove.' This combination reinforces the sense of actively clearing something out of the way.