sort out

动词 sort out:

1. arrange or order by classes or categories
   同义词：classify, class, sort, assort, separate
2. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
   同义词：clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate
3. punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
   同义词：discipline, correct

1. There's always an odd one out when I sort out my socks.
   我给袜子配对时，总是有单只的剩下。
2. Climbing that mountain will certainly sort out the men from the boys.
   爬爬那座山就知道谁行谁不行了。
3. Sort out colours
   把颜色分类。
4. Sort out a dispute
   解决一场争执。
5. We must sort out the good apples from the bad.
   咱们得把好苹果拣出来，同坏的分开。
6. It is necessary that he (should) sort out the information for my reference.
   他有必要整理些资料供我参考。