sorted
sorted — 形容詞
1. used informally, especially in British English, to describe a situation where ev
搞定；解決
事情已處理妥當的
used informally, especially in British English, to describe a situation where everything has been dealt with correctly — such as an arrangement confirmed, a problem solved, or someone having all the supplies they need.
The hotel booking is sorted, so we only need to buy plane tickets.
飯店訂位搞定了，我們只需要買機票就好。
be + sorted for a completed arrangement
Do not worry about dinner — I have got it sorted with the caterers.
不用擔心晚餐——我已經跟外燴業者處理好了。
Once the visa was sorted, Amara booked her flight to London.
簽證一辦好，Amara 就訂了前往倫敦的機票。
Are you sorted for snacks and drinks on the long train ride?
你長途火車上的零食和飲料都準備好了嗎？
The leak in the roof is finally sorted after three visits from the plumber.
屋頂的漏水問題在水電工來了三次之後終於解決了。
- unresolved
formal antonym; suggests an issue is still open
文法句型
be + sorted
用法筆記
Predicative only — you cannot say 'a sorted problem' in standard English; instead say 'the problem is sorted.'
常見錯誤
2. placed into particular groups or in a specific order because of shared features
分類的
依照標準分組排列的
placed into particular groups or in a specific order because of shared features or some rule.
The recycling is sorted into plastic, glass, and paper at the centre.
回收物在處理中心被分成塑膠、玻璃和紙類。
sorted into [categories]
Library books on the main floor are sorted by the author's last name.
圖書館一樓的書籍是按照作者姓氏排列的。
sorted by [criterion]
All application forms were sorted alphabetically before the interview panel met.
所有申請表在面試小組開會前已按字母順序排好。
The donations were sorted into boxes for different local charities.
捐贈物品被分成好幾箱，分別送給不同的地方慈善機構。
The data set is sorted chronologically, so the oldest records appear first.
這組資料是按時間順序排列的，最舊的記錄顯示在最前面。
- classified
more formal; suggests a scientific or official system
- categorised
implies putting into named categories, not just any order
- organised
broader meaning; not limited to grouping by features
文法句型
be + sorted + by/into/alphabetically
sorted — 名詞
1. any set of people or items that are alike in some way and can therefore be treat
種類；類型
有共同特徵的一群人或事物
any set of people or items that are alike in some way and can therefore be treated as belonging together.
What sort of music does Yuki like to listen to in the car?
Yuki 在車上喜歡聽哪一種音樂？
what sort of…? — asking about types
This sort of weather is normal for Taipei in early spring.
這種天氣在初春的臺北很常見。
The market sells all sorts of fresh fish brought in each morning.
市場早上賣各種新鮮的魚。
Carmen prefers a different sort of tea, one with jasmine petals.
Carmen 偏好另一種茶，是有茉莉花瓣的那種。
These sorts of problems are quite common in older apartment buildings.
這類問題在老舊公寓裡相當常見。
文法句型
sort of + noun
what sort of…?
this/that sort of…
all sorts of…
用法筆記
In informal speech, 'sort of' can also work as a softener meaning 'to some extent' ('I sort of liked the movie'). That is a different use from the noun sense.
常見錯誤
2. a person who has a particular character, quality, or way of behaving.
某種人
具有特定性格或行為特質的人
a person who has a particular character, quality, or way of behaving.
Emiko is not the sort to complain when things go wrong at work.
Emiko 不是那種事情出錯就會抱怨的人。
the sort to + infinitive — describing character
Andrés is the friendly sort who chats with everyone at parties.
Andrés 是那種友善的人，在派對上會跟每個人聊天。
Fatima is the sort of person who always arrives ten minutes early.
Fatima 是那種總是提前十分鐘到場的人。
The old fisherman was a quiet sort who rarely spoke about himself.
那位老漁夫是個安靜的人，很少談論自己。
The nurse seemed the caring sort and put us all at ease immediately.
那位護理師看起來是關心人的類型，讓我們立刻安心了。
文法句型
the + adjective + sort
the sort to + infinitive
the sort of person who…
用法筆記
Often used with a descriptive adjective before 'sort' (e.g., 'the helpful sort,' 'the curious sort'). This is less formal than saying 'a person who is…'
3. an item that is not exactly like another thing but resembles it enough to be tho
類似物；近似
具有部分特徵但非完全相同的事物
an item that is not exactly like another thing but resembles it enough to be thought of in a similar way.
The chef created a sort of vegan cheese from cashew nuts and yeast.
那位主廚用腰果和酵母做出一種近似純素起司的東西。
a sort of — an approximation or loose version
The children built a sort of shelter from old blankets and wooden chairs.
孩子們用舊毯子和木椅搭了一個類似遮蔽處的東西。
The farewell party was a sort of graduation ceremony for the retiring teacher.
那個歡送會對退休老師來說有點像畢業典禮。
Using string lights, they made a sort of starry ceiling in the bedroom.
他們用串燈在臥室裡做了一個類似滿天星的天花板。
His first draft of the essay was a sort of rough outline for the final version.
他的論文初稿只是最終版本的大致草稿。
- something like
more conversational; 'a something like a canoe'
- kind of
interchangeable with 'sort of' in this approximating use
- approximation
more formal; implies a deliberate attempt at likeness
文法句型
a sort of + noun
sort of + adjective/noun (hedging)
用法筆記
This sense often appears in the fixed structure 'a sort of N' where N is a more familiar concept used as a comparison point.
4. the particular character, style, or manner of an action, behavior, or approach.
方式；風格
某種行為、做事的特定方式
the particular character, style, or manner of an action, behavior, or approach.
That sort of behaviour is not acceptable in a professional workplace.
那種行為在專業職場上是無法接受的。
that sort of + behaviour/thing — referring to manner
The etiquette coach explained the sort of conduct expected at a formal dinner.
禮儀教練解釋了正式晚宴上應有的行為舉止。
the sort of + behaviour/manner — referring to style of conduct
We discussed various sorts of approaches to solving the traffic problem.
我們討論了各種解決交通問題的方法。
The climbing instructor showed us the sort of grip technique you need on steep rock faces.
攀岩教練示範了在陡峭岩壁上所需的抓握技巧。
I do not approve of that sort of language in front of young children.
我不贊同在年幼小孩面前使用那種言語。
文法句型
that sort of + thing/behavior
the sort of + way/method
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (TYPE OR KIND): sense 4 refers to the manner, style, or character of an action or behaviour ('that sort of behaviour', 'this sort of approach'), whereas sense 1 identifies the category a person or object belongs to ('that sort of weather', 'all sorts of fish'). If you can replace 'sort of' with 'type of' without changing the emphasis on manner/style, it is probably sense 4. If the focus is on classification into a named group, it is sense 1.
5. the fundamental character, quality, or nature of a person or thing — the essence
本質；性格
某人或某物的根本特性
the fundamental character, quality, or nature of a person or thing — the essence that defines what kind of thing it is.
Questions of this sort require deep reflection and careful analysis.
這類問題需要深入反思和仔細分析。
of this sort — referring to essential nature
The question is of a philosophical sort that has puzzled thinkers for centuries.
這個問題屬於哲學層次的根本問題，困擾了思想家好幾個世紀。
of a [adjective] sort — formal structure for fundamental nature
People of a certain sort are drawn to careers in public service.
某種特質的人會被公共服務的職業所吸引。
The problems are of a technical sort that only engineers can fully grasp.
這些問題屬於技術性的本質，只有工程師才能完全理解。
The crisis revealed the true sort of leader she was — calm, decisive, and compassionate.
這場危機揭示了她真正的領導者特質——冷靜、果斷且富有同情心。
文法句型
of a certain sort
of a particular sort
用法筆記
This is the most formal noun sense and is often found in the pattern 'of a … sort' or 'of this sort.' It overlaps with 'nature' and 'character' in formal writing.
6. an act of arranging items into groups or a particular order; a single instance o
分類；整理
將物品分組或排序的動作
an act of arranging items into groups or a particular order; a single instance of sorting.
The mail room does a daily sort of all letters before midday delivery.
郵件室每天中午前會將所有信件分類一次。
do a sort — action of sorting
The computer performed a quick sort of the customer database yesterday.
電腦昨天對客戶資料庫進行了一次快速排序。
A manual sort of the donated clothes took two volunteers the whole morning.
志工花了整個上午手動分類捐贈的衣服。
After the sort, each type of recyclable was sent to a different facility.
分類完成後，各類回收物被送往不同的處理廠。
The algorithm used a bubble sort to arrange the numbers from smallest to largest.
該演算法使用氣泡排序法將數字由小到大排列。
- classification
more formal; implies a systematic scientific process
- categorisation
focuses on putting items into named groups
- arrangement
broader; putting things in a particular order or position
文法句型
a + adjective + sort
do a sort
用法筆記
In computing, 'sort' refers to a specific algorithm (e.g., 'bubble sort,' 'quick sort'). In everyday contexts it simply means the act of organizing items.
sorted — 動詞
1. to put items in a particular order or separate them into groups, usually based o
分類；整理
按特徵將物品分組或排序
to put items in a particular order or separate them into groups, usually based on what they have in common.
Lin sorted the laundry into whites and colours before starting the machine.
Lin 把衣物分成白色和有色兩類，然後才啟動洗衣機。
sort + object + into [categories]
The teacher sorted the class into groups of four for the science project.
老師把班上學生分成四人一組來做科學專題。
Could you sort these invoices by date before the accountant arrives?
你能在會計師來之前按日期整理這些發票嗎？
Every morning the baker sorts fresh bread by type on the wooden shelves.
麵包師傅每天早上依照種類將新鮮麵包擺在木架上。
The phone app sorts your holiday photos automatically by date and place.
手機應用程式會自動按日期和地點分類你的旅遊照片。
- classify
more formal; implies a scientific or systematic method
- categorise
specifically means putting into named categories
- organise
broader meaning; not limited to grouping by features
- mix up
to put things together without order
文法句型
sort + object + into + group
sort + object + by + criterion
用法筆記
Common structures: 'sort into' separates things; 'sort by' specifies the rule used for grouping.
常見錯誤
2. to successfully deal with a problem, make something clear, or put something into
解決；整理
處理問題或使混亂的狀況恢復條理
to successfully deal with a problem, make something clear, or put something into a proper state.
The IT specialist sorted the network problem in under thirty minutes.
IT 專員在三十分鐘內就解決了網路問題。
sort + problem/issue — resolve
Could you sort out the confusion about which room the meeting is in?
你能釐清一下會議在哪個房間的混亂資訊嗎？
sort out + difficulty/confusion
We need to sort the garage before the visitors arrive next weekend.
我們需要在下週客人來之前把車庫整理好。
The travel agent sorted all the accommodation bookings for the tour group.
旅行社為這個旅行團處理好了所有的住宿訂房。
Omar sorted the paperwork into tidy folders marked by month.
Omar 把文件按月份整齊地放進標示好的資料夾裡。
- resolve
more formal; best for conflicts and technical issues
- fix
more informal and common in American English
- straighten out
informal; suggests untangling a confusing situation
- mess up
to cause disorder or confusion
文法句型
sort + object
sort out + object
sort + object + out
用法筆記
British speakers often use 'sort out' instead of plain 'sort' for this sense. 'Sort out' is a phrasal verb meaning fix or organise.
常見錯誤
3. to look through a collection of items, often searching for something specific or
翻查；檢視
在一堆物品中仔細尋找或檢視
to look through a collection of items, often searching for something specific or trying to bring order to them.
Mateo sorted through the pile of letters looking for the bank statement.
Mateo 在那疊信件中翻找，尋找銀行的對帳單。
sort through + pile/stack — search by examining
The detective sorted through the evidence box for any new clues.
偵探翻遍了證物箱，尋找新的線索。
I sorted through my closet to find old clothes to give to charity.
我翻遍了衣櫃，找出舊衣服捐給慈善機構。
Yuki sorted through the digital photo library to pick images for the album.
Yuki 瀏覽了數位照片庫，挑選要放進相簿的照片。
The librarian sorted through the returned books before placing them on shelves.
圖書館員將歸還的書籍逐一檢查，然後放回書架上。
- search
broader; can be for information or physical items
- sift through
suggests separating valuable from worthless items
- rummage through
less orderly, more urgent; implies a messy search
文法句型
sort through + noun
用法筆記
Always followed by 'through' when used intransitively. The focus is on the process of examining, not necessarily on the final arrangement.
常見錯誤
4. (now archaic or literary) to spend time with or associate with others, especiall
交往；結交
與同類型的人來往（正式用語）
(now archaic or literary) to spend time with or associate with others, especially people of a similar kind or social position.
In ancient times, nobles only sorted with other nobles at court events.
在古代，貴族只在宮廷場合中與其他貴族交往。
sort with — archaic/literary association pattern
In eighteenth-century England, the landed gentry sorted almost exclusively among their own class, rarely mingling with tradespeople.
十八世紀英格蘭的地主階級幾乎只在自己的階層內交往，很少與商人往來。
archaic usage: exclusively literary context
Shakespeare plays often depict kings who sort with commoners, defying the strict social codes of their era.
莎士比亞的劇作常描寫國王與平民交往，違背了那個時代嚴格的社會規範。
- associate with
the standard modern equivalent
- mix with
sounds more natural and less formal
- consort with
also formal but more common than 'sort with'
- avoid
to stay away from
文法句型
sort with + person/group
用法筆記
This sense is now archaic — it appears almost exclusively in historical or literary texts. Modern English uses 'associate with', 'mix with', or 'consort with' instead. Do not use 'sort with' in everyday speech or writing.
常見錯誤
5. (old-fashioned or formal) to be in agreement with, match, or harmonize with some
符合；一致
彼此和諧相符（舊式或正式用語）
(old-fashioned or formal) to be in agreement with, match, or harmonize with something, such as an opinion, value, or design.
The ancient Greek philosophers taught that a virtuous life sorts well with the pursuit of wisdom and truth.
古希臘哲學家教導說，有美德的人生與追求智慧和真理是和諧一致的。
sort well with — archaic: be in harmony with
In the medieval chivalric tradition, a knight's deeds were expected to sort with the ideals of honour and loyalty.
中世紀騎士傳統中，騎士的行為應符合榮譽與忠誠的理想。
Renaissance scholars debated whether faith and reason could sort well with one another.
文藝復興時期的學者們爭論信仰與理性能否彼此和諧相容。
- agree with
the standard modern equivalent
- match
common and natural in all contexts
- harmonise with
more formal; often used about design and music
- conflict with
to be in opposition or disagreement
文法句型
sort with + noun (in the sense of 'match')
用法筆記
Almost entirely replaced by 'agree with', 'match', or 'harmonize with' in modern English. Learners should recognise it in older texts but not actively use it. The verb always requires a 'with' complement.