| 单词 | discover |
| 释义 | discover discover /dɪˈskʌv.ər/ aep /-ɚ/ verb ↑Verb Endings for discover B1 [T] to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time: » Who discovered America?» We searched all morning for the missing papers and finally discovered them in a drawer.» [+ question word] Scientists have discovered how to predict an earthquake.» [+ (that)] She discovered (that) her husband was having an affair.» [+ to infinitive] Following a routine check-up, Mrs Mason was discovered to have heart disease.» [+ obj + -ing verb ] The boss discovered him stealing money from the till.Thesaurus+: ↑Finding and discoveringF0 [T often passive] to notice that a person has a special ability or quality and to help them to become successful: » Los Angeles is full of young actors working as waiters, hoping to be discovered by a movie agent.Thesaurus+: ↑Finding and discoveringdiscoverer /-ər/ aep /-ɚ/ noun [C]► F0» Jim Watson and Francis Crick were the discoverers of the structure of DNA.Thesaurus+: ↑Finding and discoveringWord Builder:–Nouns: discoverer, discovery–Verbs: discover • • • Extra Examples:» She was annoyed to discover that her husband had taken her car keys.» They set out to discover a cure for cancer.» Human rights campaigners have discovered documentary evidence of torture.» The cause of the accident may never be discovered.» Police discovered the body hidden in thick undergrowth. |
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