| 释义 |
ferret sb / sth ↔ out 1. to succeed in finding something such as a piece of information, that is difficult to find查获; 搜出:•It's been difficult for reporters to ferret out the facts in this case.记者很难查出这件事的真相。•Uncle Vernon ferreted out the laundry box from under the stairs.弗农叔叔在楼梯下面找到了洗衣筐。2. AmEto find and usually get rid of someone who is causing a problem查获并开除〔惹麻烦的人〕:•The new program is meant to ferret out problem cops.这个新的计划旨在拔除问题警察。 |