To separate, as the fine part from the coarser, with, or as with, a sieve. 筛；过滤。 sift (out) ashes from the cinder 自煤渣中筛出灰。 To scatter or sprinkle with or as with a sieve. 筛撒；(过筛般)撒下；飘落。 sift sugar on to a cake 把糖筛在糕饼上。 Hence, to examine critically; scrutinize. 详查；细查。 He sifted out the secret. 他查出秘密。 I shall sift the matter well. 我会妥为调查此事。 To pass through or as through a sieve. 过筛；过滤。 Dust sifted through the window frame. 灰尘从窗缝中飘入。 |