fine-tooth comb

noun

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

1. PHRASE 彻底搜查;仔细检查
   If you say that you will go over something with a fine-tooth comb or go through something with 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。

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。
2. 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。
3. 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。
4. 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。
5. The policemen went through that house with a fine-tooth comb.
   警察仔细地搜查过那座房子。
6. 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。
7. 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。
8. 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。
9. 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“。
10. 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。

n.

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

noun

1. 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

2. a comb with teeth set close together

   Synonym:    fine-toothed comb