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( ) [] (about a computer program) to process data according to particular rules before displaying it or sending it somewhere, for example in order to stop particular figures, text, etc. from being seen （计算机程序）过滤筛选 ◆ The program filters web pages for unsuitable contents. 这个程序会将含有不当内容的网页过滤掉。 ◆ Incoming emails are filtered into different mail boxes based on their subject. 接收到的电子邮件按标题过滤到不同的邮箱里。
[] ( used with an adverb or a preposition与副词或介词连用 ) to have an effect on sth, especially in small amounts over a period of time 渗入 ◆ The economic recovery is beginning to filter through to the job market. 经济复苏的影响开始渗入到就业市场。
