sort
/sɔːt/ · /sɔːrt/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1413 in the learning path
种类；类型
Definitions
n. a group of things sharing similar characteristics
种类；类型
v. to arrange things in groups or a particular order
分类；整理；排序
v. to deal successfully with a problem or practical matter
处理妥当；解决
Example
What sort of music do you listen to at home?
你在家听哪种音乐？
Households should sort their waste carefully so that recyclable materials can be processed more efficiently.
家庭应仔细将垃圾分类，以便更高效地处理可回收材料。
Collocations
- all sorts of
- sort by size
- sort out a problem
- sort of
Word family
- sorting (n.)
- sorter (n.)
Synonyms
- type
- kind
- classify
Usage tip
a sort of表示“一种”；sort of也可口语表示“有点”。
FAQ
- What does sort mean?
- a group of things sharing similar characteristics to arrange things in groups or a particular order to deal successfully with a problem or practical matter
- How is sort pronounced?
- UK /sɔːt/, US /sɔːrt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
