sieve /sɪv/ CET6 TEM4 ( sieving, sieved, sieves )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A sieve is a tool used for separating solids from liquids or larger pieces of something from smaller pieces. It consists of a metal or plastic ring with a wire or plastic net underneath, which the liquid or smaller pieces pass through. 筛子; 过滤器

  例：

  Press the raspberries through a fine sieve to form a puree.

  用一把细筛子把黑莓压榨成浓汁。

• 2. 

  V-T When you sieve a substance, you put it through a sieve. 筛; 过滤

  例：

  Cream the margarine in a small bowl, then sieve the powdered sugar into it.

  把人造黄油在小碗里搅成糊状，然后把糖粉筛入其中。