| 词汇 | sift through |
| 释义 | Phr V sift through sifts, sifting, sifted sift through sth to examine a large collection of something, especially papers, usually in order to discover something or to decide what is importantWe had to sift through hundreds of files before we found the relevant information.I was sifting through a pile of photographs and I came across one of Dave. sift through sth to carefully examine a large number of things in order to find something that you are looking for: Fifty-four police officers are sifting through thousands of pieces of information provided by the public.■ SIMILAR TO: comb through sift through1. Literally, to put some substance through a sieve or a similar tool in order to remove smaller particles or things. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "sift" and "through." Be sure to sift the sugar through a sieve to get rid of any lumps before adding it to the mixture. 2. To conduct a careful examination of some substance or group in order to isolate or remove something. We're spending the weekend sifting through all the applicants to determine a short list we can bring in for interviews. Our telephone operators have to sift through a huge volume of calls determining which are pranks and which are legitimate. He's sifting through the sand trying to find his lost ring. sift something through somethingto make something pass through something such as a sieve. she sifted the powdered sugar through a strainer. Please sift the soil through this screen and watch for bits of pottery. sift through somethingto examine all parts of something. The fire inspector sifted through the rubble, looking for clues to the start of the fire. We sifted through all the papers in the old trunk, but we did not find what we were looking for. sift throughv. To search through some container or collection: I sifted through the laundry pile to find a pair of socks. |
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