| 单词 | discover |
| 释义 | discover (dɪskʌvəʳ ) Word forms: discovers , discovering , discovered 1. verb B1 If you discover something that you did not know about before, you become aware of it or learn of it. She discovered that they'd escaped. [VERB that] I discovered I was pregnant. [VERB that] As he discovered, she had a brilliant mind. [VERB that] It was difficult for the inspectors to discover which documents were important. [VERB wh] Haskell did not live to discover the deception. [VERB noun] It was discovered that the files were missing. [be VERB-ed that] Synonyms: find out, see, learn, reveal 2. verb B1 If a person or thing is discovered, someone finds them, either by accident or because they have been looking for them. A few days later his badly beaten body was discovered on a roadside outside the city. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: find, come across, uncover, track down 3. verb B2 When someone discovers a new place, substance, scientific fact, or scientific technique, they are the first person to find it or become aware of it. Astronomers have discovered a new planet on the edge of the solar system. [VERB noun] In the 19th century, gold was discovered in California. [VERB noun] They discovered how to form the image in a thin layer on the surface. [VERB wh] Synonyms: invent, develop, come up with, design discoverer Word forms: discoverers countable noun ...the myth of Columbus as the heroic discoverer of the Americas 500 years ago. [+ of] Synonyms: inventor, author, creator, originator Synonyms: explorer, pioneer 4. verb If you say that someone has discovered a particular activity or subject, you mean that they have tried doing it or studying it for the first time and that they enjoyed it. I wish I'd discovered photography when I was younger. [VERB noun] Discover the delights and luxury of a private yacht. [VERB noun] 5. verb [usually passive] When an actor, musician, or other performer who is not well-known is discovered, someone recognizes that they have talent and helps them in their career. The Beatles were discovered in the early 1960's. [be VERB-ed] Collocations: discover a flaw In the 1950s and 1960s, other mathematicians were to claim proofs only to discover a flaw. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I discovered this flaw in myself a few years ago at yet another camp. Christianity Today Failing to discover any flaws, in frustration we search for any shenanigans they may get up to. Times, Sunday Times Even as scientists struggle to discover the genes connected with relatively simple traits, philosophers are already arguing about the ethical justification of a transhuman future. Times, Sunday Times They discovered that genes appeared to make little or no difference, but that parenting was more important. Times, Sunday Times Last year scientists discovered the genes linked to resistance to ash dieback, which they hope will enable them to develop varieties able to survive. Times,Sunday Times In evolutionary terms, at about the time evolution was being discovered the genes for religiosity gained a reproductive advantage - and were better able to spread through the population. Times, Sunday Times Later, it was discovered that genes could be positively regulated and also regulated at steps that follow transcription initiation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A couple followed their noses to discover a lump of 'whale vomit' worth up to 50,000. Times, Sunday Times He's made the point that, if you discover a lump make an appointment asap. The Sun The daytime telly host discovered a lump — but had put off seeing a doctor as he thought he was being 'paranoid'. The Sun She was sent for tests and doctors discovered a lump. Times, Sunday Times We discovered a lump on his foot when he was just three weeks old. The Sun When did you discover your passion for polo? Times, Sunday Times Could you suddenly discover a passion for opera, and burst into a distracting warble whenever it happens? The Sun In a revealing interview, we discover his passion for music - and a natural reticence to discuss you know you. The Sun You discover that passion burns brightest in the quietest heart. The Sun He gradually began to develop as a singer, and to discover his passion for music. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Well, to be more precise, a scientist has given the rock star's name to a newly discovered species. Times, Sunday Times Most stories of lost tribes and newly discovered species turn out to be unproven, or fabricated. Times, Sunday Times A newly discovered species of tarantula with iridescent, electric blue legs has been fêted by experts as one of the most beautiful spiders ever documented. Times, Sunday Times Apparently, they've discovered a species of ant that has dispensed with the need for males altogether. Times, Sunday Times Besides criticism of his traitorous colleagues, he also used poetry at times to describe newly discovered species. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You discover a talent when you pick up a microphone. The Sun You could also discover a talent for taking photographs that can launch a new career. The Sun You also discover a talent for putting words to music. The Sun Or you could discover a talent for turning houses into stylish homes, perhaps as a career. The Sun This can help you impress at work, discover a talent for writing or even enjoy talking in front of an audience. The Sun Along the way you'll discover a treasure trove of cultural monuments to tick off your bucket list. Times, Sunday Times They discover the treasure, but it turns out to be a fake. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Will they discover the treasure? Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But this show has discovered a treasure trove of unfamiliar bits of weirdness. Times, Sunday Times The game ends once the player discovers the treasure hidden in an island cave. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Tunnel through layers of stone and dirt to discover gold. The Sun Reaching a town, the fugitives discover gold in a cave and their greed gets the best of them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The citizens intend to rebuild the town with the expectation that the newly discovered gold mine will soon bring many new settlers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The name was in honor of a settler who arrived in 1850 and discovered gold here. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In his epitaph, one can read that he discovered gold and metals in 1560. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The inseparable trio are convinced this could be the beginning of an amazing adventure and set out to crack the code and discover the meaning of the messages. The Sun He fought the champions to become human, and discover the meaning of his existence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As the long forgotten peoples of the respective continents rise and begin to reclaim their ancient heritage, they will discover the meaning of the lands of their ancestors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Downstairs, we discovered the meaning of luxury lifestyle. Times, Sunday Times Was there a moment when you discovered the meaning of genuine joy? Christianity Today I don't want my son to make contact because then he'll discover the truth about his birth. The Sun It was a legitimate subject for investigative journalism; subterfuge to discover the truth was legal because it was in the public interest. Times, Sunday Times Along the way they discover the truth about their family and the magic that has existed for thousands of years. The Sun He looked inward to discover the truth of things. Times,Sunday Times Her quest to discover the truth about her heritage also continued. Times, Sunday Times The glamour model discovered the theft after a night out. The Sun When he discovered the theft he was going by bus into hospital for a cataract op. The Sun Most of the items were returned in 2005 after the museum discovered the theft. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 发现 Japanese: 発見する |
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