[xiāo chú]
eliminate; dispel; remove; clear up; wipe off
eliminate differences
消除分歧
dispel misgivings
消除顾虑
clear up a misunderstanding
消除误会
clear of suspicion
消除嫌疑
remove all doubts
消除一切疑虑
remove a hidden danger
消除隐患
liquidate those not of one's own ilk [kind]
消除异己
The captain's cheerful laugh dispelled our fears.
船长愉快的笑声消除了我们的恐惧。