weed out ( weeding, weeded, weeds )

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  PHRASAL VERB If you weed out things or people that are useless or unwanted in a group, you find them and get rid of them. 剔除 (无用的人和物)

  例：

  He is eager to weed out the many applicants he believes may be frauds.

  他急于剔除那些他认为可能是行骗的申请人。