Sort Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

sort

verb

快速理解

What does "Sort" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Sort"?

「sort」主要指將事物按特定規則分類或整理,也可指解決問題。

  1. 1

    分類整理

    EN: to arrange things into groups according to their type, size, etc.

    翻譯: 將物品按其類型、大小等分組整理。

  2. 2

    解決問題

    EN: to deal with a problem or situation, especially by finding a solution.

    翻譯: 處理問題或狀況,尤指找出解決方法。

  3. 3

    區分好壞

    EN: to separate things of one type from others, especially to select the good ones.

    翻譯: 將某一類事物與其他分開,尤指挑選出好的。

小提醒:「sort」作動詞時,常與「out」連用(sort out),表示「整理、解決」。例如「sort out the paperwork」(整理文件)或「sort out the problem」(解決問題)。單獨使用「sort」時,多指「分類」動作本身。

發音(How to Pronounce "Sort" in English

How to pronounce "Sort" in English?"Sort" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Sort" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Sort"?How does "Sort" change by context?

1. to arrange things in a particular order

將事物按特定順序排列

She sorted the books by author.

她按照作者將書籍分類。

Can you sort these papers alphabetically?

你能把這些文件按字母順序整理嗎?

2. to separate things into different groups

將事物分門別類

We need to sort the recycling from the trash.

我們需要把回收物和垃圾分開。

The machine sorts the mail by postal code.

這台機器按郵遞區號分揀郵件。

3. to deal with a problem or situation

處理(問題或情況)

Let me sort out the details with the client.

讓我和客戶處理好細節。

They're trying to sort their financial problems.

他們正試圖解決他們的財務問題。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Sort"?How to make natural sentences with "Sort"?
PatternMeaningExample
sort + noun將…分類Please sort the documents by date. (請將文件按日期分類。)
sort + noun + into + category將…分類成…We sorted the books into fiction and non-fiction. (我們將書籍分類成小說和非小說。)
sort + through + noun整理、篩選She spent the morning sorting through old photographs. (她花了一整個早上整理舊照片。)
sort + noun + out整理、解決(問題)We need to sort out the logistics before the event. (我們需要在活動前把後勤問題解決。)
sort + itself out(問題)自行解決Don't worry, the situation will sort itself out. (別擔心,情況會自行解決的。)
sort + by + criteria按…標準排序The program can sort the data by name or by value. (這個程式可以按名稱或數值將資料排序。)

用法說明

How is "Sort" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Sort"?

sort something vs sort out something

  • sort something 通常指將物品按特定規則(如大小、類別、字母)進行整理、分類或排列。
  • sort out something 則更常指從混亂中理出頭緒、解決問題或做出決定,尤其用於處理事務或複雜情況。
  • 在英式英語中,sort out 也常表示「處理、解決(問題)」或「澄清(誤會)」。
  • 美式英語有時會將 sortout 分開使用,但 sort out 作為一個整體片語更為常見。 EN: Can you sort these books by author? 翻譯: 你能按作者將這些書分類嗎?

EN:We need to sort out the travel arrangements before we go.

翻譯:我們需要在出發前把旅行安排處理好。

總結建議

一般來說,整理具體物品用 sort,處理抽象事務或問題則用 sort out

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Sort" and similar words?How to choose "Sort" vs alternatives?

sort vs classify

「sort」通常指按簡單標準(如大小、字母)排列或分揀;「classify」則指按系統性類別或科學屬性進行更複雜的分類。

sort vs arrange

「sort」側重於根據特定標準分揀或排序;「arrange」則更廣泛地指整理、佈置或安排事物,不一定涉及分類。

sort vs organize

「sort」是「organize」過程中的一個步驟,指分揀物品;「organize」範圍更廣,指建立一個有條理的系統。

口語用法

How is "Sort" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Sort"?

引述

在轉述他人指令或要求時,常用來表示「整理、分類」的動作。 EN: She said, "Could you sort these by date?" 翻譯: 她說:「你可以按日期整理這些嗎?」

EN:He was like, "I need to sort my thoughts first."

翻譯:他當時說:「我得先理清我的思緒。」

語氣強調

與副詞連用,強調處理事情的決心或進度。 EN: Don't worry, I'll sort it out by tomorrow. 翻譯: 別擔心,我明天之前會把它搞定。

EN:This is a mess. We really need to sort this.

翻譯:這真是一團亂。我們真的得把這事處理好。

停頓填充

在思考下一步或組織想法時,作為口語中的填充詞。 EN: So, if we sort of... rearrange the schedule... 翻譯: 所以,如果我們某種程度上…重新安排日程…

EN:Let me just sort... figure out the best approach.

翻譯:讓我先整理一下…想出最好的方法。

正式寫作注意:在正式書面語中,應避免將 "sort" 用作 "sort of"(有點)的填充詞,或過於口語化的 "sort it out"(解決)。建議使用更精確的動詞,如 "classify"(分類)、"organize"(組織)、"resolve"(解決)。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Sort"?What fixed phrases with "Sort" should I remember?

sort out

sort out [something]

整理、解決、釐清

sort through

sort through [something]

仔細翻查、分類整理

sort into

sort [things] into [categories]

將...分類成...

sort by

sort [list/data] by [criteria]

按...標準排序

sort of

sort of [adjective/adverb]

有點、某種程度上

sort alphabetically

sort [items] alphabetically

按字母順序排列

sort the problem

sort the problem

解決問題

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Sort"?Which "Sort" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I sorted the books by its size.

I sorted the books by their size.

當指代複數名詞(如 books)時,應使用複數代名詞 'their',而非單數 'its'。

×We need to sort out the problem.

We need to sort out the problem. / We need to sort the data.

雖然 'sort out' 是正確片語,意為『解決、整理』,但學習者常誤以為所有『分類』動作都必須用 'sort out'。單獨使用 'sort' 即可表示『將...分類、整理』。

×Can you sort these?

Can you sort these by category?

動詞 'sort' 通常需要明確的分類標準或方式(如 by color, into groups),否則語意不清。應補充說明如何分類。

×I am sorting the emails.

I am sorting through the emails. / I am sorting the emails into folders.

'sort' 作為及物動詞時,通常需要一個明確的結果(如 into folders)。若僅表示『瀏覽並整理』一堆雜物,更常用片語 'sort through'。

×This software sorts the files automatic.

This software sorts the files automatically.

修飾動詞 'sorts' 應用副詞 'automatically',而非形容詞 'automatic'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Sort"?What are tense/participle forms of "Sort"?
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sort 在英語中是什麼意思?