/sɔ:t ||; sɔrt/verb[T] 1 sort sth (into sth) to put things into different groups or places, according to their type, etc; to separate things of one type from others 分类；整理: I'm just sorting these papers into the correct files. 我正在将这些文件归入合适的档案里。
2 (especially Brit 尤为英) (informal 非正式) (often passive 常用于被动语态) to find an answer to a problem or difficult situation; to organize sth/sb 找出解决方法；安排: I'll have more time when I've got things sorted at home. 我把家里的事安排好了就会有多一点时间。
sort sth out 1 to find an answer to a problem; to organize sth 找出解决办法；安排: I haven't found a flat yet but I hope to sort something out soon. 我还没找到一套公寓，但我希望很快就会找到。
2 to tidy or organize sth 整理: The toy cupboard needs sorting out. 放玩具的柜子需要好好整理。
sort through sth to look through a number of things, in order to find sth that you are looking for or to put them in order 把东西逐一查看以便整理或寻找某物