词汇 sift 在中文的含义

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sift

US /sɪft/
UK /sɪft/
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动词

1.

to put (flour, sugar, etc.) through a sieve to remove lumps and aerate it

示例:
She carefully sifted the flour into the bowl.
她小心翼翼地把面粉进碗里。
Remember to sift the powdered sugar before adding it to the frosting.
记得在加入糖霜之前先一下糖粉。
2.

筛选, 审查, 甄别

to examine (something) thoroughly to find something or to separate what is useful or important from what is not

示例:
The police are trying to sift through the evidence to find clues.
警方正在努力筛选证据以寻找线索。
It took hours to sift through all the applications.
花了几个小时才筛选完所有申请。
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