sieve
/sɪv/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
一种带有小孔的工具，用于将固体块与液体或更小的块分离。
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“用滤网把煮意大利面的水沥干。”
“我的记性像筛子一样——什么都忘！”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A device with a mesh bottom to separate, in a granular material, larger particles from smaller ones, or to separate solid objects from a liquid.
“Use the sieve to get the pasta from the water.”