sift
US /sɪft/
UK /sɪft/
1.
mengayak
to put (flour, sugar, etc.) through a sieve to remove lumps and aerate it
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She carefully sifted the flour into the bowl.
Dia dengan hati-hati mengayak tepung ke dalam mangkuk.
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Remember to sift the powdered sugar before adding it to the frosting.
Ingat untuk mengayak gula halus sebelum menambahkannya ke glasir.
2.
menyaring, memilah, meneliti
to examine (something) thoroughly to find something or to separate what is useful or important from what is not
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The police are trying to sift through the evidence to find clues.
Polisi sedang mencoba menyaring bukti untuk menemukan petunjuk.
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It took hours to sift through all the applications.
Butuh berjam-jam untuk menyaring semua lamaran.