to sift
01
筛, 过筛
to pass a powdered substance through a sieve or fine mesh to remove lumps or impurities
Transitive: to sift a powdered substance
例子
He sifted the powdered sugar over the dessert for a decorative finish.
他在甜点上筛了糖粉作为装饰性的收尾。
02
筛选, 仔细检查
to carefully examine or sort through something
Intransitive: to sift through items
例子
She is currently sifting through documents to find relevant information for the report.
她目前正在筛选文件以找到报告的相关信息。
03
筛, 过滤
to move through or fall as if through a sieve
Intransitive: to sift through sth
例子
The rain sifted through the trees, leaving the earth damp.
雨水筛过树林，使地面变得潮湿。
