sorts
/sɔːt/ (bre, ipa) · [sˈɔrts] /sɔːrt/ (ame, ipa) · [sˈɔrts] /ˈsȯrt How to pronounce sort (audio)/ (ame, mw)
sorts — 名詞
1. different groups or classes whose members share important features.
種類；類別
具有共同特徵的不同類型
different groups or classes whose members share important features.
The nursery sells several sorts of tomato seeds for small city gardens.
這間苗圃賣好幾種適合小城市花園的番茄種子。
several sorts of + plural noun
Antonia compared three sorts of cheese before planning the cafe menu.
Antonia 在規劃咖啡館菜單前，比較了三種類型的起司。
The museum displays several sorts of fishing boats from the old harbor.
這間博物館展示舊港曾使用過的好幾種漁船。
In science class, Min arranged the leaves into sorts by shape.
在自然課上，Min 把葉子依形狀分成不同種類。
- types
a close everyday synonym
- kinds
very similar in ordinary conversation
- categories
more formal and systematic
文法句型
different sorts of + plural noun
three sorts of + plural noun
用法筆記
This sense names actual categories. It commonly appears with 'of' before the noun being grouped.
常見錯誤
2. the kinds of people or things that suit someone's taste or feel right to them.
喜歡的那種
某人偏好的那類人或事物
the kinds of people or things that suit someone's taste or feel right to them.
Quiet bookshops are the sorts of places Shanti visits on weekends.
安靜的書店是 Shanti 週末愛去的那種地方。
the sorts of places
Farm stays are the sorts of holidays Megan enjoys most.
農莊住宿就是 Megan 最喜歡的那種假期。
These are the sorts of films Ilan watches on long flights.
這些就是 Ilan 長途飛行時會看的那種電影。
Loud sports bars are not the sorts of venues Romi enjoys after work.
吵鬧的運動酒吧不是 Romi 下班後會喜歡的那種場所。
- the kind of thing
very similar in casual speech
- someone's cup of tea
idiomatic and more informal
文法句型
the sorts of + noun + somebody likes
用法筆記
Use this sense for preference. Unlike sense 4, it is about what someone likes, not what kind of person someone is.
3. used after named examples to point to more similar things without listing every
這類東西
列舉後泛指其他相似事物
used after named examples to point to more similar things without listing every one.
The camp provides maps, torches, spare batteries and those sorts of supplies.
營隊會提供地圖、手電筒、備用電池和這類用品。
those sorts of + plural noun
Mathieu repairs bikes, skateboards and other sorts of equipment at the club.
Mathieu 在社團修腳踏車、滑板和其他這類裝備。
other sorts of + plural noun
The class discussed floods, droughts and other sorts of weather problems.
課堂上討論了洪水、乾旱和其他這類天候問題。
For train trips, Sirin packs noodles, fruit and those sorts of snacks.
搭火車時，Sirin 會帶泡麵、水果和這類點心。
- things like that
a plainer conversational alternative
- such things
more formal and more common in writing
文法句型
those sorts of + plural noun
other sorts of + plural noun
用法筆記
This sense generalises from a few examples to a wider set. It often follows a short list.
4. people with the kind of character or behaviour that has just been described.
那種人
具有某種性格或作風的人
people with the kind of character or behaviour that has just been described.
The cafe hires the sorts of workers who stay calm at rush hour.
這家咖啡館會聘用那種在尖峰時段也能保持冷靜的員工。
the sorts of workers who + verb
Élise avoids the sorts of neighbours who complain about every little noise.
Élise 會避開那種為一點小聲音就抱怨的鄰居。
Soraya trusts the sorts of friends who tell the truth kindly.
Soraya 信任那種會委婉說真話的朋友。
These are not the sorts of guests our small hotel can manage.
這些不是我們小旅館應付得來的那種客人。
- the kind of people
close in meaning and slightly less informal
- the type of person
commonly used for character description
文法句型
the sorts of people who + verb
the sorts of + plural noun + who + verb
用法筆記
Use this sense to describe character or behaviour. Unlike sense 2, it does not focus on personal preference.
sorts — 動詞
- sortspresent simple I / you / we / they
- sortses3rd person singular
- sortsing-ing form
- sortsedpast simple
1. puts things in order or divides them into groups by a chosen feature.
分類；整理
按特徵把東西分組或排好
puts things in order or divides them into groups by a chosen feature.
Mert sorts the receipts by month before sending them to the accountant.
Mert 把收據按月份分類後，才交給會計。
sorts + noun + by + feature
The bakery sorts fresh bread into baskets for each delivery route.
這家麵包店會把新鮮麵包分到各送貨路線的籃子裡。
sorts + noun + into + groups
Every Friday, Antonia sorts library returns onto the correct shelves.
每到星期五，Antonia 都會把歸還的書整理到正確書架上。
The app sorts customer comments alphabetically for the support team.
這個應用程式會替客服團隊按字母順序整理顧客留言。
- organises
broader and less focused on grouping
- classifies
more formal and system-based
- arranges
can be by order without clear categories
文法句型
sorts + noun + by + feature
sorts + noun + into + groups
sorts + noun + alphabetically
用法筆記
Use 'by' for the feature used in grouping and 'into' for the groups created by the action.
常見錯誤
2. brings a problem or messy situation under control by fixing or organising it.
解決；處理
把問題或混亂狀況處理好
brings a problem or messy situation under control by fixing or organising it.
The manager sorts out delivery problems before the shop opens.
店還沒開門前，經理就會先處理送貨問題。
sorts out + problem
Megan sorts out the seating plan after two guests cancel.
兩位客人取消後，Megan 會把座位安排處理好。
sorts out + task
The nurse sorts out appointment changes at the front desk.
護士會在櫃檯處理預約變動。
When bills go missing, Ilan sorts them out the same day.
一旦帳單不見，Ilan 當天就會把事情處理好。
- fixes
more direct and less focused on organisation
- resolves
more formal and often final
- deals with
can mean handling without fully solving
文法句型
sorts out + noun phrase
sorts + noun phrase + out
用法筆記
This meaning is usually shown by 'sort out'. It often refers to practical problems, plans, or arrangements.
常見錯誤
3. looks through a collection item by item to find something or decide what should
翻找；篩選
逐一查看以找東西或決定去留
looks through a collection item by item to find something or decide what should stay.
Mathieu sorts through the tool drawer whenever a screw goes missing.
只要有螺絲不見，Mathieu 就會翻找工具抽屜。
sorts through + container
The coach sorts through player forms before choosing the travel team.
教練在選出出賽名單前，會先篩選球員表格。
sorts through + collection
On weekends, Romi sorts through old clothes for donation.
到週末時，Romi 會翻找舊衣服，挑出要捐的那些。
The editor sorts through reader emails to find useful questions.
編輯會翻找讀者來信，找出值得回答的問題。
- searches
focuses more on finding something specific
- goes through
less systematic and very common
- screens
more formal and often used for selecting
文法句型
sorts through + container
sorts through + collection
用法筆記
Use this sense when someone examines many items one by one. It often suggests searching or deciding what to keep.