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单词 unearths
释义

unearth

verb

un·​earth ˌən-ˈərth How to pronounce unearth (audio)
unearthed; unearthing; unearths

transitive verb

1
: to dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
unearth treasure
unearth an old photo album
2
: to make known or public : bring to light
unearth a scandal

Synonyms

  • disinter
  • exhume
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Example Sentences

An old document was unearthed from the files. They unearthed evidence that he had accepted bribes.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unearth

verb

un·​earth ˌən-ˈərth How to pronounce unearth (audio)
unearthed; unearthing
1
: to bring up from underground : dig up
Pirates unearthed the buried treasure.
2
: to bring to light : uncover
Reporters unearthed a scandal.

unearths

verb

present tense third-person singular of unearth
as in exhumes
to remove from place of burial unearthed a hoard of treasures from the Egyptian tomb

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • exhumes
  • disinters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • buries
  • entombs
  • tombs
  • inters
  • inhumes
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