词汇 | discover |
释义 | discover 1 ENTRIES FOUND: discover (verb) discover /dɪˈskʌvɚ/ verb discovers; discovered; discovering discover /dɪˈskʌvɚ/ verb discovers; discovered; discovering Learner's definition of DISCOVER [+ object] 1 : to see, find, or become aware of (something) for the first time发现;找到 Christopher Columbus discovered the New World in 1492.克里斯托弗·哥伦布于1492年发现新大陆。 Several new species of plants have recently been discovered.最近发现了几种新的植物物种。 Scientists claim to have discovered [=found] a new way of controlling high blood pressure.科学家宣称找到了一种控制高血压的新方法。 It took her several weeks to discover the solution.她用了几周的时间找到解决方法。 His life was never the same after he discovered sailing. [=after he first went sailing; after he found how much he enjoyed sailing]他发现航海的乐趣之后,生活从此变了样。 2 : to show the presence of (something hidden or difficult to see) : to make (something) known揭露;揭示 The autopsy discovered [=revealed, uncovered] traces of poison in the victim's blood.尸体解剖揭示出受害者血液中有毒物的痕迹。 The tests have discovered problems in the current design.测试揭露出当前设计中的一些问题。 3 : to learn or find out (something surprising or unexpected)了解到;发觉 I was surprised to discover [=realize] that I had lost my keys.我惊讶地发现自己丢了钥匙。 She soon discovered what had been going on.她不久就了解到发生了什么事。 4 : to find out about and help (a talented new performer, writer, etc.)发掘(人才) During her career she was responsible for discovering many now famous musicians.在她的职业生涯中,她曾发掘出许多当今著名的音乐家。 — discoverer noun, plural discoverers [count] The species is named for its discoverer.这一物种是以其发现者的名字命名的。 |
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