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sort sort ★★★★★/sɔ͟ː(r)t/1[N-COUNT	可数名词]种类；类别；品种 If you talk about a particular sort of something, you are talking about a class of things that have particular features in common and that belong to a larger group of related things.   [with supp]What sort of school did you go to?...你上的是哪类学校？There are so many different sorts of mushrooms available these days...现在可以买到许许多多不同种类的蘑菇。A dozen trees of various sorts were planted...一共种了12 棵不同种类的树。He had a nice, serious sort of smile...他的笑容亲切而严肃。That's just the sort of abuse that he will be investigating...他要调查的正是这一类虐待行为。Eddie was playing a game of some sort...埃迪正在玩一种游戏。It is the last time I will take on this sort of work...这将是我最后一次干这种工作了。Let's have some more articles of this sort.我们多收集一些这类的文章吧。2[N-SING	单数名词]具有某种性格的人；某种人 You describe someone as a particular sort when you are describing their character.   [with supp]He seemed to be just the right sort for the job...他似乎正是干这个工作的合适人选。She was a very vigorous sort of person...她是那种精力非常充沛的人。What sort of men were they?他们是什么样的人？3[VERB	动词]把…分类；整理 If you sort things, you separate them into different classes, groups, or places, for example so that you can do different things with them.   [V n into n]  [be V-ed into n]  [V through n]  [V n]He sorted the materials into their folders...他把材料分门别类放进了文件夹。The students are sorted into three ability groups...学生们被按照各自的能力分成了 3 个组。He unlatched the box and sorted through the papers...他打开盒子，把文件整理好。I sorted the laundry.我把要洗的衣服分了类。4[VERB	动词]解决(问题)；理清(细节) If you get a problem or the details of something sorted, you do what is necessary to solve the problem or organize the details.   [get n V-ed]  [be V-ed]  [usu passive]  [INFORMAL 非正式]I'm trying to get my script sorted...我正努力把手稿的内容理顺。These problems have now been sorted.这些问题现在已经解决了。5[PHRASE	短语]各种各样的；形形色色的 All sorts of things or people means a large number of different things or people. There are all sorts of animals, including bears, pigs, kangaroos, and penguins...有各种各样的动物，包括熊、猪、袋鼠和企鹅。It was used by all sorts of people...各种各样的人都使用它。Self-help groups of all sorts have been running for more than 20 years.各类自助团体已经创办 20 多年了。6[PHRASE	短语]勉强称得上…的；低劣的；一般的；起码的 If you describe something as a thing of sorts or as a thing of a sort, you are suggesting that the thing is of a rather poor quality or standard.   [n PHR]He made a living of sorts selling pancakes from a van...他靠用货车卖薄饼勉强度日。She even managed a grimacing smile of sorts...她甚至做了个怪笑。They have had an education of a sort.他们勉强算是读过一点儿书。7[PHRASE	短语]有几分；近似；有那么点儿 You use sort of when you want to say that your description of something is not very accurate.   [vagueness]  [INFORMAL 非正式]You could even order windows from a catalogue — a sort of mail order stained glass service...你甚至可以根据目录订购窗户——可以说是一种邮购彩色玻璃的业务。In the end, she sort of pushed it...最后，她几乎是用了推的。I sort of made my own happiness.可以这么说，是我自己创造了自己的幸福。8[PHRASE	短语]身体不适；心情不佳；烦恼 If you are out of sorts, you feel slightly unwell, upset, or annoyed.   [v-link PHR]  [BRIT 英]9 to sort the wheat from the chaff→see: chaff； nothing of the sort→see: nothing； 相关词组：sort out  sort1 nounsort2 verbsortsort1 /sɔːt $ sɔːrt/ ●●● S1 W1 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1type/kind [countable] a group or class of people, things etc that have similar qualities or features  SYN  type, kindsort of What sort of shampoo do you use?all sorts (of something) (=a lot of different types of things) I like all sorts of food – I’m not fussy.of this/that sort On expeditions of this sort, you have to be prepared for trouble.of some sort/some sort of something (=used when you do not know exactly what type) He wondered if Rosa was in some sort of trouble. There was a game of some sort going on inside. Most of the victims developed psychological problems of one sort or another (=of various different types). They do burgers, pizzas, that sort of thing.2sort of spoken a)used to say that something is partly true but does not describe the exact situation:  I sort of like him, but I don’t know why. ‘Do you know what I mean?’ ‘Sort of.’ b)used when you are trying to describe something but it is difficult to find the right word or to be exact:  Then they started sort of chanting. The walls are a sort of greeny-blue colour.sort of like (=used very informally when searching for the right words) It was sort of like really strange and mysterious, walking round this empty building. c)used to make what you are saying sound less strong or direct:  Well, I sort of thought we could go out together sometime. It was sort of a shock when I found out. d)sort of price/time/speed etc especially British English a price etc that is not very exact, but could be slightly more or less:  That’s the sort of price I was hoping to pay. What sort of time were you thinking of starting?3of sorts (also of a sort) used when something is not a good or typical example of its kind of thing:  I had a conversation of sorts with a very drunk man at the bus stop.4sort of thing British English spoken used when you are mentioning or describing something in a way that is not definite or exact:  We could just stay here and pass the time, sort of thing. She uses a wheelchair sort of thing.5what sort of ... ? British English spoken used when you are angry about what someone has said or done:  What sort of time do you call this to come in?6nothing of the sort British English spoken used to say angrily that something is not true or that someone should not do something:  ‘I’m going to watch TV.’ ‘You’ll do nothing of the sort!’7person [singular] British English someone who has a particular type of character, and is therefore likely to behave in a particular way  SYN  type:  Iain’s never even looked at another woman. He’s not the sort.8it takes all sorts (to make a world) British English used to say that you think someone is behaving in a strange or crazy way:  He goes climbing up cliffs without ropes or anything? Oh well, it takes all sorts.9computer [singular] if a computer does a sort, it puts things in a particular order10ill/upset out of sorts feeling a little ill or upset:  Louise went back to work feeling rather out of sorts.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesthis/that sort· We must ensure that this sort of thing does not happen again.some sort· There has been some sort of error.the same sort· We had the same sort of background.a similar sort· It’s a similar sort of house.a different sort· Barbara never stopped wanting a different sort of life.the right sort· Wearing the right sort of clothing could save your life.other sorts· What other sorts of books do you like?all sorts (=many different sorts)· He collects all sorts of musical instruments.phrasesof one sort or another (=of various different sorts)· Quite a large number of them suffered injuries of one sort or another.sort1 nounsort2 verbsortsort2 ●●● S1 W3 verb [transitive]  Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1to put things in a particular order or arrange them in groups according to size, type etc:  The eggs are sorted according to size.sort something into something Let’s sort all the clothes into piles. All the names on the list have been sorted into alphabetical order.2British English spoken to deal with a situation so that all the problems are solved and everything is organized → sorted:  Right, I’ll leave this for Roger and Terry to sort, then.sort something/somebody ↔ out phrasal verb1to arrange or organize something that is mixed up or untidy, so that it is ready to be used:  We need to sort out our camping gear before we go away.2to separate one type of thing from another:  I’ve sorted out the papers that can be thrown away.sort out from First, sort the white things out from the other clothes.3especially British English to successfully deal with a problem or difficult situation:  She went to a psychiatrist to try to sort out her problems. I’ll be glad to get this misunderstanding sorted out.sort yourself out/get yourself sorted out (=deal with all your problems) I’m staying with a friend until I manage to sort myself out.4especially British English to succeed in making arrangements for something:  Have you sorted out where you’re going to live yet? She is trying to sort out childcare.5sort itself out British English if something sorts itself out, it stops being a problem without you having to do anything:  Our financial problems should sort themselves out in a week or two.6British English informal to stop someone from causing problems or annoying you, especially by attacking or punishing them:  If he bothers you again, I’ll sort him out.sort through something phrasal verb to look for something among a lot of similar things, especially when you are arranging these things into an order:  Vicky sat down and sorted through the files.

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             sort              ★                    /        sɔːt                ;          NAmE                sɔːrt                /                              noun                ,                  verb                            sort      sorts      sorted      sorting                            noun        ★                                  1      ★              [countable        ]                    a group or type of people or things that are similar in a particular way          种类；类别；品种                            SYN                                            kind                                                  ◆        ‘          What sort ofmusic do you like?’ ‘Oh,          all sorts.’                “你喜欢哪一类音乐？”“噢，哪一类都喜欢。”                    ◆                  This sort ofproblem is quite common./          These sorts ofproblems are quite common.                这类问题相当普遍。╱这几类问题相当普遍。                    ◆        He's the sort of person who only cares about money.        他这种人一心只想着钱。                    ◆        For dessert there's a fruit pie          of some sort          (= you are not sure what kind).                甜点是一种水果派。                    ◆        Most people went on training courses          of one sort or another          (= of various types)last year.                多数人去年都上过这样那样的培训班。                    ◆        (          informal)                There were snacks—peanuts, olives,          that sort of thing.                有各种小吃，花生米、橄榄什么的。                    ◆        (          informal)                There are          all sorts ofactivities          (= many different ones)for kids at the campsite.                在营地有为孩子们组织的各种各样的活动。                    ◆        (          informal)                          What sort ofprice did you want to pay?          (= approximately how much)                你想出什么样的价？                    ◆        (          informal)                          What sort oftime do you call this?          (= I'm very angry that you have come so late.)                你看看这都什么时候了？                    ☞note at                                            kind                                                  2              [countable            ,       usually singular        ]                    (          informal) (          especially BrE)                a particular type of person          某一种（或某一类）人                            ◆        My brother would never cheat on his wife; he's not that sort.        我哥哥永远不会背着妻子在外面拈花惹草，他不是那种人。                    3      (        computing          计        )                    [singular        ]                    the process of putting data in a particular order          分类；排序                            ◆        to do a sort        进行分类                    IDIOMS              it takes all sorts (to make a world)                              (              saying)                        used to say that you think sb's behaviour is very strange or unusual but that everyone is different and likes different things              （认为某人行为怪诞或不寻常时说）世界之大无奇不有，林子大了什么鸟都有                                                  of ˈsorts                              (              informal)                        used when you are saying that sth is not a good example of a particular type of thing              （表示某事物不够好）勉强算的，凑合的                                            ◆            He offered us an apology of sorts.            他给我们勉强道了个歉。                                      out of ˈsorts                              (              especially BrE)                        ill/sick or upset              身体不适；心情烦恼                                            ◆            She was tired and out of sorts by the time she arrived home.            她回到家里，又累又烦。                                      sort of        (          informal)                          1          ★                      to some extent but in a way that you cannot easily describe              有几分；有那么一点                                            ◆            She sort of pretends that she doesn't really care.            她摆出一副并不真正在乎的样子。                                ◆            ‘Do you understand?’ ‘Sort of.’            “你懂了吗？”“有点懂了。”                                    2          ★                      (            also            sort of like            )                                (              BrE) (              informal)                        used when you cannot think of a good word to use to describe sth, or what to say next              （想不出恰当的词或不知下面该怎么说时用）可以说，可说是                                            ◆            We're sort of doing it the wrong way.            我们的方法好像有点不对头。                                      ★        a sort of sth                              (              informal)                        used for describing sth in a not very exact way              （表示不十分准确）近似于某物，有点像是某物                                            ◆            I had a sort of feeling that he wouldn't come.            我隐约觉得他不会来。                                ◆            They're a sort of greenish-blue colour.            它们的颜色近乎带淡绿的蓝色。                                      ☞more at                                    kind                                   n.                                  verb        ★                    1      ★              to arrange things in groups or in a particular order according to their type, etc; to separate things of one type from others          整理；把…分类                            sortsth                    ◆        sorting the mail        分理信件                    sortsth into sth                    ◆        The computer sorts the words into alphabetical order.        计算机按字母顺序排列这些单词。                    ◆        Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper.        垃圾很容易分开，可归入塑料、玻璃和纸三类。                    sortsth from sth                    ◆        Women and children sorted the ore from the rock.        妇女和孩子把矿石从岩石中分拣出来。                    ☞see also                  sort out                            2      ★              [often passive        ]                    sortsth                    (          informal) (          especially BrE)                to deal with a problem successfully or organize sth/sb properly          妥善处理；安排妥当                            ◆        I'm really busy—can you sort it?        我真的很忙，你能处理一下吗？                    ☞compare                                            sorted                                                  IDIOMsee                                    man                                   n.            ,                                    sheep                              ,                                    wheat                                              PHRASAL VERBS                    ˌsort itself ˈout                              (of a problem            问题            )                                to stop being a problem without anyone having to take action              自行化解                                            ◆            It will all sort itself out in the end.            问题最后都会自行解决。                                      ˌsort sth↔ˈout                  1          ★                      (              informal)                        to organize the contents of sth; to tidy sth              理顺；整理                                            ◆            The cupboards need sorting out.            柜橱该整理一下了。                                    2                      to organize sth successfully              把…安排好                                            ◆            If you're going to the bus station, can you sort out the tickets for tomorrow?            你要去汽车站的话，能不能把明天的车票买好？                                      ˌsort sth↔ˈout (from sth)                              to separate sth from a larger group              （从…中）区分出来，辨别出来                                            ◆            Could you sort out the toys that can be thrown away?            你把可以扔掉的玩具挑出来，好吗？                                ☞related noun                                                            sort-out                                                                                ★        ˌsort sth/sb/yourself ˈout                              (              especially BrE)                        to deal with sb's/your own problems successfully              妥善处理某人（或自己）的问题                                            ◆            If you can wait a moment, I'll sort it all out for you.            要是你能等一会儿，我就可以把什么都给你弄好。                                ◆            You load up the car and I'll sort the kids out.            你装车，我把孩子们安顿好。                                      ˌsort sb↔ˈout                              (              informal)                        to deal with sb who is causing trouble, etc. especially by punishing or attacking them              整治，惩罚，收拾（某人）                                            ◆            Wait till I get my hands on him—I'll soon sort him out!            等他落到我手里，我很快会收拾他！                                      ˈsort through sth (for sth)                              to look through a number of things, either in order to find sth or to put them in order              翻查；归整                                            ◆            I sorted through my paperwork.            我把文件纸张都归整好了。                                ◆            She sorted through her suitcase for something to wear.            她翻遍行李箱找件衣服穿。                                          sort              /        sɔːt                ;          NAmE                sɔːrt                /             sort[sɔ:t]sorted, sorting, sortsCET4CET6TEM4考研TOEFLIELTSv436662861248155513799751129n836511351901312096792257976307NOUN12921173491VERB3482320514Spoken:431161610sorted[5180] sorting[1947] sorts[11435]分类(41%)，整理(32%)，种类(15%)，处理(9%)，某一种人(2%)，安排妥当(1%)n.种类；方式；品质vt.将…分类；将…排序；挑选出某物vi.分类；协调；交往

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Collins	sort ★★★★★ /sɔ͟ː(r)t/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]种类；类别；品种 If you talk about a particular sort of something, you are talking about a class of things that have particular features in common and that belong to a larger group of related things. [with supp] What sort of school did you go to?... 你上的是哪类学校？ There are so many different sorts of mushrooms available these days... 现在可以买到许许多多不同种类的蘑菇。 A dozen trees of various sorts were planted... 一共种了12 棵不同种类的树。 He had a nice, serious sort of smile... 他的笑容亲切而严肃。 That's just the sort of abuse that he will be investigating... 他要调查的正是这一类虐待行为。 Eddie was playing a game of some sort... 埃迪正在玩一种游戏。 It is the last time I will take on this sort of work... 这将是我最后一次干这种工作了。 Let's have some more articles of this sort. 我们多收集一些这类的文章吧。 2 [N-SING 单数名词]具有某种性格的人；某种人 You describe someone as a particular sort when you are describing their character. [with supp] He seemed to be just the right sort for the job... 他似乎正是干这个工作的合适人选。 She was a very vigorous sort of person... 她是那种精力非常充沛的人。 What sort of men were they? 他们是什么样的人？ 3 [VERB 动词]把…分类；整理 If you sort things, you separate them into different classes, groups, or places, for example so that you can do different things with them. [V n into n] [be V-ed into n] [V through n] [V n] He sorted the materials into their folders... 他把材料分门别类放进了文件夹。 The students are sorted into three ability groups... 学生们被按照各自的能力分成了 3 个组。 He unlatched the box and sorted through the papers... 他打开盒子，把文件整理好。 I sorted the laundry. 我把要洗的衣服分了类。 4 [VERB 动词]解决(问题)；理清(细节) If you get a problem or the details of something sorted, you do what is necessary to solve the problem or organize the details. [get n V-ed] [be V-ed] [usu passive] [INFORMAL 非正式] I'm trying to get my script sorted... 我正努力把手稿的内容理顺。 These problems have now been sorted. 这些问题现在已经解决了。 5 [PHRASE 短语]各种各样的；形形色色的 All sorts of things or people means a large number of different things or people. There are all sorts of animals, including bears, pigs, kangaroos, and penguins... 有各种各样的动物，包括熊、猪、袋鼠和企鹅。 It was used by all sorts of people... 各种各样的人都使用它。 Self-help groups of all sorts have been running for more than 20 years. 各类自助团体已经创办 20 多年了。 6 [PHRASE 短语]勉强称得上…的；低劣的；一般的；起码的 If you describe something as a thing of sorts or as a thing of a sort, you are suggesting that the thing is of a rather poor quality or standard. [n PHR] He made a living of sorts selling pancakes from a van... 他靠用货车卖薄饼勉强度日。 She even managed a grimacing smile of sorts... 她甚至做了个怪笑。 They have had an education of a sort. 他们勉强算是读过一点儿书。 7 [PHRASE 短语]有几分；近似；有那么点儿 You use sort of when you want to say that your description of something is not very accurate. [vagueness] [INFORMAL 非正式] You could even order windows from a catalogue — a sort of mail order stained glass service... 你甚至可以根据目录订购窗户——可以说是一种邮购彩色玻璃的业务。 In the end, she sort of pushed it... 最后，她几乎是用了推的。 I sort of made my own happiness. 可以这么说，是我自己创造了自己的幸福。 8 [PHRASE 短语]身体不适；心情不佳；烦恼 If you are out of sorts, you feel slightly unwell, upset, or annoyed. [v-link PHR] [BRIT 英] 9 to sort the wheat from the chaff→see: chaff ； nothing of the sort→see: nothing ；相关词组： sort out
Oxford	sort ★ / sɔːt ; NAmE sɔːrt / noun , verb sort sorts sorted sorting noun ★ 1 ★ [countable ] a group or type of people or things that are similar in a particular way 种类；类别；品种 SYN kind ◆ ‘ What sort ofmusic do you like?’ ‘Oh, all sorts.’ “你喜欢哪一类音乐？”“噢，哪一类都喜欢。” ◆ This sort ofproblem is quite common./ These sorts ofproblems are quite common. 这类问题相当普遍。╱这几类问题相当普遍。 ◆ He's the sort of person who only cares about money. 他这种人一心只想着钱。 ◆ For dessert there's a fruit pie of some sort (= you are not sure what kind). 甜点是一种水果派。 ◆ Most people went on training courses of one sort or another (= of various types)last year. 多数人去年都上过这样那样的培训班。 ◆ ( informal) There were snacks—peanuts, olives, that sort of thing. 有各种小吃，花生米、橄榄什么的。 ◆ ( informal) There are all sorts ofactivities (= many different ones)for kids at the campsite. 在营地有为孩子们组织的各种各样的活动。 ◆ ( informal) What sort ofprice did you want to pay? (= approximately how much) 你想出什么样的价？ ◆ ( informal) What sort oftime do you call this? (= I'm very angry that you have come so late.) 你看看这都什么时候了？ ☞note at kind 2 [countable , usually singular ] ( informal) ( especially BrE) a particular type of person 某一种（或某一类）人 ◆ My brother would never cheat on his wife; he's not that sort. 我哥哥永远不会背着妻子在外面拈花惹草，他不是那种人。 3 ( computing 计 ) [singular ] the process of putting data in a particular order 分类；排序 ◆ to do a sort 进行分类 IDIOMS it takes all sorts (to make a world) ( saying) used to say that you think sb's behaviour is very strange or unusual but that everyone is different and likes different things （认为某人行为怪诞或不寻常时说）世界之大无奇不有，林子大了什么鸟都有 of ˈsorts ( informal) used when you are saying that sth is not a good example of a particular type of thing （表示某事物不够好）勉强算的，凑合的 ◆ He offered us an apology of sorts. 他给我们勉强道了个歉。 out of ˈsorts ( especially BrE) ill/sick or upset 身体不适；心情烦恼 ◆ She was tired and out of sorts by the time she arrived home. 她回到家里，又累又烦。 sort of ( informal) 1 ★ to some extent but in a way that you cannot easily describe 有几分；有那么一点 ◆ She sort of pretends that she doesn't really care. 她摆出一副并不真正在乎的样子。 ◆ ‘Do you understand?’ ‘Sort of.’ “你懂了吗？”“有点懂了。” 2 ★ ( also sort of like ) ( BrE) ( informal) used when you cannot think of a good word to use to describe sth, or what to say next （想不出恰当的词或不知下面该怎么说时用）可以说，可说是 ◆ We're sort of doing it the wrong way. 我们的方法好像有点不对头。 ★ a sort of sth ( informal) used for describing sth in a not very exact way （表示不十分准确）近似于某物，有点像是某物 ◆ I had a sort of feeling that he wouldn't come. 我隐约觉得他不会来。 ◆ They're a sort of greenish-blue colour. 它们的颜色近乎带淡绿的蓝色。 ☞more at kind n. verb ★ 1 ★ to arrange things in groups or in a particular order according to their type, etc; to separate things of one type from others 整理；把…分类 sortsth ◆ sorting the mail 分理信件 sortsth into sth ◆ The computer sorts the words into alphabetical order. 计算机按字母顺序排列这些单词。 ◆ Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. 垃圾很容易分开，可归入塑料、玻璃和纸三类。 sortsth from sth ◆ Women and children sorted the ore from the rock. 妇女和孩子把矿石从岩石中分拣出来。 ☞see also sort out 2 ★ [often passive ] sortsth ( informal) ( especially BrE) to deal with a problem successfully or organize sth/sb properly 妥善处理；安排妥当 ◆ I'm really busy—can you sort it? 我真的很忙，你能处理一下吗？ ☞compare sorted IDIOMsee man n. , sheep , wheat PHRASAL VERBS ˌsort itself ˈout (of a problem 问题 ) to stop being a problem without anyone having to take action 自行化解 ◆ It will all sort itself out in the end. 问题最后都会自行解决。 ˌsort sth↔ˈout 1 ★ ( informal) to organize the contents of sth; to tidy sth 理顺；整理 ◆ The cupboards need sorting out. 柜橱该整理一下了。 2 to organize sth successfully 把…安排好 ◆ If you're going to the bus station, can you sort out the tickets for tomorrow? 你要去汽车站的话，能不能把明天的车票买好？ ˌsort sth↔ˈout (from sth) to separate sth from a larger group （从…中）区分出来，辨别出来 ◆ Could you sort out the toys that can be thrown away? 你把可以扔掉的玩具挑出来，好吗？ ☞related noun sort-out ★ ˌsort sth/sb/yourself ˈout ( especially BrE) to deal with sb's/your own problems successfully 妥善处理某人（或自己）的问题 ◆ If you can wait a moment, I'll sort it all out for you. 要是你能等一会儿，我就可以把什么都给你弄好。 ◆ You load up the car and I'll sort the kids out. 你装车，我把孩子们安顿好。 ˌsort sb↔ˈout ( informal) to deal with sb who is causing trouble, etc. especially by punishing or attacking them 整治，惩罚，收拾（某人） ◆ Wait till I get my hands on him—I'll soon sort him out! 等他落到我手里，我很快会收拾他！ ˈsort through sth (for sth) to look through a number of things, either in order to find sth or to put them in order 翻查；归整 ◆ I sorted through my paperwork. 我把文件纸张都归整好了。 ◆ She sorted through her suitcase for something to wear. 她翻遍行李箱找件衣服穿。 sort / sɔːt ; NAmE sɔːrt /
LDC	sort1 noun sort2 verb sortsort1 /sɔːt $ sɔːrt/ ●●● S1 W1 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1type/kind [countable] a group or class of people, things etc that have similar qualities or features SYN type, kindsort of What sort of shampoo do you use?all sorts (of something) (=a lot of different types of things) I like all sorts of food – I’m not fussy.of this/that sort On expeditions of this sort, you have to be prepared for trouble.of some sort/some sort of something (=used when you do not know exactly what type) He wondered if Rosa was in some sort of trouble. There was a game of some sort going on inside. Most of the victims developed psychological problems of one sort or another (=of various different types). They do burgers, pizzas, that sort of thing.2sort of spoken a)used to say that something is partly true but does not describe the exact situation: I sort of like him, but I don’t know why. ‘Do you know what I mean?’ ‘Sort of.’ b)used when you are trying to describe something but it is difficult to find the right word or to be exact: Then they started sort of chanting. The walls are a sort of greeny-blue colour.sort of like (=used very informally when searching for the right words) It was sort of like really strange and mysterious, walking round this empty building. c)used to make what you are saying sound less strong or direct: Well, I sort of thought we could go out together sometime. It was sort of a shock when I found out. d)sort of price/time/speed etc especially British English a price etc that is not very exact, but could be slightly more or less: That’s the sort of price I was hoping to pay. What sort of time were you thinking of starting?3of sorts (also of a sort) used when something is not a good or typical example of its kind of thing: I had a conversation of sorts with a very drunk man at the bus stop.4sort of thing British English spoken used when you are mentioning or describing something in a way that is not definite or exact: We could just stay here and pass the time, sort of thing. She uses a wheelchair sort of thing.5what sort of ... ? British English spoken used when you are angry about what someone has said or done: What sort of time do you call this to come in?6nothing of the sort British English spoken used to say angrily that something is not true or that someone should not do something: ‘I’m going to watch TV.’ ‘You’ll do nothing of the sort!’7person [singular] British English someone who has a particular type of character, and is therefore likely to behave in a particular way SYN type: Iain’s never even looked at another woman. He’s not the sort.8it takes all sorts (to make a world) British English used to say that you think someone is behaving in a strange or crazy way: He goes climbing up cliffs without ropes or anything? Oh well, it takes all sorts.9computer [singular] if a computer does a sort, it puts things in a particular order10ill/upset out of sorts feeling a little ill or upset: Louise went back to work feeling rather out of sorts.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesthis/that sort· We must ensure that this sort of thing does not happen again.some sort· There has been some sort of error.the same sort· We had the same sort of background.a similar sort· It’s a similar sort of house.a different sort· Barbara never stopped wanting a different sort of life.the right sort· Wearing the right sort of clothing could save your life.other sorts· What other sorts of books do you like?all sorts (=many different sorts)· He collects all sorts of musical instruments.phrasesof one sort or another (=of various different sorts)· Quite a large number of them suffered injuries of one sort or another. sort1 noun sort2 verb sortsort2 ●●● S1 W3 verb [transitive] Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1to put things in a particular order or arrange them in groups according to size, type etc: The eggs are sorted according to size.sort something into something Let’s sort all the clothes into piles. All the names on the list have been sorted into alphabetical order.2British English spoken to deal with a situation so that all the problems are solved and everything is organized → sorted: Right, I’ll leave this for Roger and Terry to sort, then.sort out phrasal verb1to arrange or organize something that is mixed up or untidy, so that it is ready to be used: We need to sort out our camping gear before we go away.2to separate one type of thing from another: I’ve sorted out the papers that can be thrown away.sort out from First, sort the white things out from the other clothes.3especially British English to successfully deal with a problem or difficult situation: She went to a psychiatrist to try to sort out her problems. I’ll be glad to get this misunderstanding sorted out.sort yourself out/get yourself sorted out (=deal with all your problems) I’m staying with a friend until I manage to sort myself out.4especially British English to succeed in making arrangements for something: Have you sorted out where you’re going to live yet? She is trying to sort out childcare.5sort itself out British English if something sorts itself out, it stops being a problem without you having to do anything: Our financial problems should sort themselves out in a week or two.6British English informal to stop someone from causing problems or annoying you, especially by attacking or punishing them: If he bothers you again, I’ll sort him out.sort through phrasal verb to look for something among a lot of similar things, especially when you are arranging these things into an order: Vicky sat down and sorted through the files.
WDF	sort [sɔ:t]sorted, sorting, sorts CET4CET6TEM4考研TOEFLIELTS v4366 6286 1248 1555 1379 975 1129 n836 51135 19013 12096 7922 5797 6307 NOUN1292 1173491 VERB3482 320514 Spoken: 431161610 sorted[5180] sorting[1947] sorts[11435] 分类(41%)，整理(32%)，种类(15%)，处理(9%)，某一种人(2%)，安排妥当(1%) n.种类；方式；品质 vt.将…分类；将…排序；挑选出某物 vi.分类；协调；交往

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