fine-tooth comb

短语

v. 仔细搜查

发音

UK /ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/
US /ˌfaɪnˌtuθ ˈkoʊm/

词形变化

fine-tooth combs 复数 fine-tooth combs fine-tooth combed fine-tooth combing fine-tooth combs 三单 fine-tooth combing 现在分词 fine-tooth combed 过去式 fine-tooth combed 过去分词

别名

fine-toothed comb

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A comb with fine, closely spaced teeth, especially one used for removing head lice and their nits (eggs) from the hair; a nit comb.

  2. 2.

    A means of making a thorough search.

    比喻

    The police went through his possessions with a fine-tooth comb.

v.
  1. 1.

    To comb or go through (hair, an animal's fur, etc.) with a comb having fine, closely spaced teeth.

    过时 及物
  2. 2.

    To search (something or somewhere) meticulously.

    比喻 及物

词汇关系

名词

同义词 1

fine-toothed comb

上位词 3

examination comb scrutiny

词源

The noun is derived from fine (“particularly slender”) + tooth (“sharp projection”) + comb. The verb is derived from the noun.

来源：wiktionary