fine-tooth comb

英 [ˌfaɪn tuːθ ˈkəʊm]

美 [ˌfaɪn tuːθ ˈkoʊm]

n. 细齿梳子

习惯用语

go over/through sth with a fine-tooth/fine-toothed comb

十分认真地检查；非常仔细地搜查
to examine or search sth very carefully

牛津词典

noun

细齿梳子
a comb in which the pointed parts are thin and very close together

柯林斯词典

PHRASE 彻底搜查;仔细检查
If you say that you willgo oversomethingwith a fine-tooth comborgo throughsomethingwith a fine-tooth comb, you are emphasizing that you will search it thoroughly or examine it very carefully.
1. We went over that area with a fine-tooth comb.
  我们对那个地区进行了彻底的搜查。

英英释义

noun

a method of examining in minute detail
1. he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes
Synonym:fine-toothed comb
a comb with teeth set close together
Synonym:fine-toothed comb

双语例句

Those marked as seconds or thirds should be examined with a fine-tooth comb, however, as they may have serious flaws.
可知，尽管如此，那些标着二等品或三等品的服装应该仔细查看，因为它们可能会有严重的瑕疵。此题关键在于对。
If you go over the carpet with a fine-tooth comb, you may find your contact lens.
假如你细心在地毯上寻找，也许能找到你的隐形眼镜。
They searched this whole place with a fine-tooth comb.
他们找遍了整个地方只找到一把梳子。
We went over that area with a fine-tooth comb.
我们对那个地区进行了彻底的搜查。
They have promised to examine all the evidence with a fine-tooth comb.
他们保证要对所有的证据仔细核查。
Go over your finished rough draft with a fine-tooth comb and clean it up as much as you can.
把你完成的稿子用一个”细齿梳子“来检查，尽可能”打扫干净“。
Holidaymakers should go through their insurance policies with a fine-tooth comb to find out what risks they are not covered for.
外出度假者应当仔细检视自己的保险单，看看有没有什么风险被遗漏。
To create volume and lift for you updo, tease roots with a fine-tooth comb in the front, on the sides and along the crown.
要让头发蓬松起来，用一把梳齿完整的梳子从前面、两边以及头顶把头发梳理好。
After going over your resume with a fine-tooth comb, solicit proofreading assistance from trusted friends and colleagues.
在自己仔细检查之后，拜托一位你信任的朋友或同事帮忙再审查一次简历。
The policemen went through that house with a fine-tooth comb.
警察仔细地搜查过那座房子。