() [] (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。●ˌfilter sth ˈoutto remove sth that you do not want using a special device or system过滤掉◆The system filters out all junk emails.这个系统能过滤掉所有的垃圾邮件。◆(figurative) The test is used to filter out candidates who may be unsuitable.这个测验用来淘汰不合适的候选人。