| 词汇 | ferret-out |
| 释义 | ferret something outphrasal verb with ferretverb informaluk /ˈfer.ɪt/ us /ˈfer.ət/ to find out a piece of information or find someone or something, after looking in many places or asking many questions: 搜寻出，搜索出 [ + question word ]I know his name but I haven't managed to ferret out where he lives.我知道他的名字，不过我还没有查出他住在哪儿。 to search for something searchI've searched everywhere and can't find my passport. lookShe was looking in her handbag for a pen. huntI've hunted all over the place but I can't find that book. rummageHe rummaged through his pockets, looking for his keys. ferret outThe inspector general has broad powers to ferret out fraud on the state and local level. combPolice combed the area for evidence. Finding and discovering ascertain break (fresh/new) groundidiom breakthrough bring something to lightidiom catch someone red-handedidiom fossick found geocache geocaching get hold ofidiom homing pinpoint plumb red-handed rediscover rediscovery refind refound sniff suss ferret out something/someone | American Dictionaryferret out something/someonephrasal verb with ferretverbus/ˈfer·ət/ to discover someone or something, esp. information, after searching: Officials are attempting to ferret out abuses in the welfare program. If there are others who are responsible it might be worth an attempt to ferret them out. |
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