fine-tooth comb

美 [ˌfaɪn tuːθ ˈkoʊm]英 [ˌfaɪn tuːθ ˈkəʊm]
  • n.细齿梳子
fine-tooth combfine-tooth comb

noun

细齿梳子
a comb in which the pointed parts are thin and very close together

also fine-toothed comb
习语

fine-tooth comb

频次

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    PHRASE 彻底搜查;仔细检查
    If you say that you will go over something with a fine-tooth comb or go through something with a fine-tooth comb, you are emphasizing that you will search it thoroughly or examine it very carefully.

    We went over that area with a fine-tooth comb.

    我们对那个地区进行了彻底的搜查。

noun

1
a method of examining in minute detail
he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes
Synonym: fine-toothed comb
2
a comb with teeth set close together
Synonym: fine-toothed comb

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  1. Go over your finished rough draft with a fine-tooth comb and clean it up as much as you can .

    把你完成的稿子用一个”细齿梳子“来检查,尽可能”打扫干净“。

  2. We went over that area with a fine-tooth comb .

    我们对那个地区进行了彻底的搜查。

  3. The police officers went through the crime scene with a fine-tooth comb looking for evidence .

    警察彻底搜查了犯罪现场,寻找证据。

  4. She goes over every assignment with a fine-tooth comb before submitting it .

    她每次交作业前都会仔仔细细地检查一遍。

  5. Our teacher told us we should go over last week ’ s chemistry notes with a fine-tooth comb before our next test .

    我们老师告诉我们,在下次考试前,应该仔细地复习上周化学课的笔记。

  6. They searched this whole place with a fine-tooth comb .

    他们找遍了整个地方只找到一把梳子。

  7. The policemen went through that house with a fine-tooth comb .

    警察仔细地搜查过那座房子。

  8. If you go over the carpet with a fine-tooth comb , you may find your contact lens .

    假如你细心在地毯上寻找,也许能找到你的隐形眼镜。

  9. They have promised to examine all the evidence with a fine-tooth comb .

    他们保证要对所有的证据仔细核查。

  10. Holidaymakers should go through their insurance policies with a fine-tooth comb to find out what risks they are not covered for .

    外出度假者应当仔细检视自己的保险单,看看有没有什么风险被遗漏。

  11. After going over your resume with a fine-tooth comb , solicit proofreading assistance from trusted friends and colleagues .

    在自己仔细检查之后,拜托一位你信任的朋友或同事帮忙再审查一次简历。

  12. Those marked as seconds or thirds should be examined with a fine-tooth comb , however , as they may have serious flaws .

    可知,尽管如此,那些标着二等品或三等品的服装应该仔细查看,因为它们可能会有严重的瑕疵。此题关键在于对。

  13. To create volume and lift for you updo , tease roots with a fine-tooth comb in the front , on the sides and along the crown .

    要让头发蓬松起来,用一把梳齿完整的梳子从前面、两边以及头顶把头发梳理好。

  14. Sean : If you had gone through this document with a fine-tooth comb as I have , you would have noticed that there are loopholes for the other side to end the contract at any time .

    尚恩:如果你像我这样非常仔细地浏览这份文件,你会发现对方存在随时可将合同终止的漏洞。

  • 习语

n.

go over/through sth with a fine-tooth/fine-toothed comb

十分认真地检查;非常仔细地搜查
to examine or search sth very carefully