English Dictionary

fine-tooth comb

IPA（発音記号）

/ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/

名詞

比喩的用法

A comb with fine, closely spaced teeth, especially one used for removing head lice and their nits (eggs) from the hair; a nit comb. / (figuratively) A means of making a thorough search.

日本語の意味

細かい歯が密に並んでいる櫛。特に頭髪のシラミやその卵（ニット）を取り除くために使用されるもの。 / 比喩的な意味では、徹底的な検索や調査の手段・方法を指す。

She searched the pharmacy for a fine-tooth comb to remove nits from her son's hair.

彼女は息子の髪からシラミの卵を取り除くために目の細かい櫛を薬局で探した。

意味（1）

A comb with fine, closely spaced teeth, especially one used for removing head lice and their nits (eggs) from the hair; a nit comb.

意味（2）

(figuratively) A means of making a thorough search.

The police went through his possessions with a fine-tooth comb.

fine-tooth combs （ plural ）