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单词 uncover
释义 uncover
uncover /ʌnˈkʌv.ər/ aep /-ɚ/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for uncover
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C1 to discover something secret or hidden or remove something covering something else:
» The investigation uncovered evidence of a large-scale illegal trade in wild birds.» The biography is an attempt to uncover the inner man.Thesaurus+: ↑Revealing secrets and becoming known
2
F0 to find something buried under the ground by removing the earth on top of it:
» Digging in her garden, she uncovered a hoard of gold dating back to the ninth century.Thesaurus+: ↑ArchaeologyThesaurus+: ↑DiggingThesaurus+: ↑Finding and discoveringWord Builder:Nouns: cover, coverage, coveringAdjectives: undercoverVerbs: cover, uncover
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Extra Examples:» They uncovered a plot to destabilize the government.» The investigation uncovered some interesting information on Mr Parkinson.» Police officers uncovered an intricate web of deceit.» Whilst digging the foundations builders uncovered some important archaeological remains.» It will be interesting to see what this investigation uncovers.
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