“清理债务”常见的英文表达是 “settle debts” 或 “clear debts”。
settle debts:强调解决、处理债务,使其得到妥善安排,不再有未了结的债务问题。例如:They need to settle their debts before starting a new business.(他们在开展新业务之前需要清理债务。 )
clear debts:侧重于将债务彻底偿清,消除债务负担。例如:He worked hard to clear his debts in a short time.(他努力工作,在短时间内偿清了债务。 )