英语词汇“finding”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

find•ing n.

[countable]

Often, findings. [plural] something that is found out.
- Lawa judicial decision or verdict.
- Governmenta U.S. presidential order authorizing an action.

find•ing n.

the act of a person or thing that finds;
discovery.
Often, findings. something that is found or ascertained.
Lawa decision or verdict after judicial inquiry.
findings, tools, materials, etc., used by artisans.

bef. 1000; Middle English, Old English; see find, -ing¹

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finding /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ n

a thing that is found or discovered
the conclusion reached after a judicial inquiry; verdict
(plural) US the tools and equipment of an artisan

find v., found/faʊnd/USA pronunciation find•ing, n.
v.

to come upon by chance;
meet with:[~ + object]to find a dime in the street.
to locate by search or effort:[~ + object]to find an apartment.
to recover (something lost):[~ + object]I found my watch under the clothes.
to discover or perceive (something) after thinking about it or experiencing it: [~ + object + to + verb][usually not: be + ~-ing]to find something to be true.[~ + object + adjective + to + verb]I found it hard to believe that they would betray me.[~ + (that) clause]I found that money can't buy happiness.
(used with impersonal subjects like "one'' or "you'', or in the passive form, be found) exist:[not: be + ~-ing* ~ + object]One/You won't find much rainfall in the desert.
to gain or regain the use of:[usually not: be + ~-ing* ~ + object]Where does the school find the money to get computers every year?
to figure out by study or calculation:[~ + object]to find the sum of several numbers.
to feel;
perceive:[~ + object]I found some peace at work.
to become aware of (oneself), as being in a certain condition or place:[~ + oneself]She awoke to find herself back home.
Law[not: be + ~-ing]
- [~ + object + adjective] to determine after judicial inquiry:to find a person guilty.
- [~ + for + object] to determine or decide an issue after a trial:The jury found for the defendant.
find out:
- to discover, expose, or confirm: [~ + out + object]The detective couldn't find out anything about that suspect.
- [~ + object + out] to uncover and expose the true nature of (someone):You will be found out if you lie.

n. [countable]

something found, esp. a valuable or gratifying discovery:What a find: gold, bullion, and old Spanish coins.

Idioms

Idioms find oneself, to discover and pursue one's genuine interests and talents:He took a year off from school in order to find himself.

find•er, n. [countable]

find v., found, find•ing, n.
v.t.

to come upon by chance;
meet with:He found a nickel in the street.
to locate, attain, or obtain by search or effort:to find an apartment; to find happiness.
to locate or recover (something lost or misplaced):I can't find my blue socks.
to discover or perceive after consideration:to find something to be true.
to gain or regain the use of:His anger finally helped him find his tongue.
to ascertain by study or calculation:to find the sum of several numbers.
to feel or perceive:He finds it so.
to become aware of, or discover (oneself ), as being in a condition or location:After a long illness, he found himself well again. She woke to find herself at home.
to discover:Columbus found America in 1492.
Law
- to determine after judicial inquiry:to find a person guilty.
- to pronounce as an official act (an indictment, verdict, or judgment).
to provide or furnish:Bring blankets and we'll find the rest of the equipment for the trip.
Dialect Terms[South Midland and Southern U.S.](of farm animals) to give birth to:The brown cow found a calf yesterday.

v.i.

Lawto determine an issue after judicial inquiry:The jury found for the plaintiff.
British Terms, Sport[Hunting Brit.]to come upon game.
find fault. See fault (def. 12).
Idioms find oneself, to discover where one's real interests or talents lie, and follow them:After trying many occupations, he finally found himself and became an account executive.
find out:
- to discover or confirm the truth of (something).
- to detect or expose, as a crime or offense.
- to uncover the true nature, identity, or intentions of (someone):They found him out before he could launch the rebellion.

an act of finding or discovering.
something found;
a discovery, esp. a valuable or gratifying one:Our cook was a find.
Sport[Hunting.]a discovery of game, esp. foxes.

bef. 900; Middle English finden, Old English findan; cognate with German finden, Dutch vinden, Old Norse finna, Gothic finthan

find′a•ble, adj.

2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged achieve, win, earn, acquire.

find /faɪnd/ vb (finds, finding, found /faʊnd/)(mainly tr)

to meet with or discover by chance
to discover or obtain, esp by search or effort: to find happiness
(may take a clause as object) to become aware of; realize: he found that nobody knew
(may take a clause as object) to regard as being; consider: I find this wine a little sour
to look for and point out (something to be criticized): to find fault
(also intr) to determine an issue after judicial inquiry and pronounce a verdict (upon): the court found the accused guilty
to regain (something lost or not functioning): to find one's tongue
to reach (a target): the bullet found its mark
to provide, esp with difficulty: we'll find room for you too
to be able to pay: I can't find that amount of money
find oneself ⇒ to realize and accept one's real character; discover one's true vocation
find one's feet ⇒ to become capable or confident, as in a new job

a person, thing, etc, that is found, esp a valuable or fortunate discovery

Etymology: Old English findan; related to Old Norse finna, Gothic finthan, Old High German fintan to find

ˈfindable adj

单词	finding
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 find•ing /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/USA pronunciation n. [countable] Often, findings. [plural] something that is found out. Lawa judicial decision or verdict. Governmenta U.S. presidential order authorizing an action. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 find•ing (fīn′ding),USA pronunciation n. the act of a person or thing that finds; discovery. Often, findings. something that is found or ascertained. Lawa decision or verdict after judicial inquiry. findings, tools, materials, etc., used by artisans. bef. 1000; Middle English, Old English; see find, -ing¹ Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: finding /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ n a thing that is found or discovered the conclusion reached after a judicial inquiry; verdict (plural) US the tools and equipment of an artisan WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 find /faɪnd/USA pronunciation v., found/faʊnd/USA pronunciation find•ing, n. v. to come upon by chance; meet with:[~ + object]to find a dime in the street. to locate by search or effort:[~ + object]to find an apartment. to recover (something lost):[~ + object]I found my watch under the clothes. to discover or perceive (something) after thinking about it or experiencing it: [~ + object + to + verb][usually not: be + ~-ing]to find something to be true.[~ + object + adjective + to + verb]I found it hard to believe that they would betray me.[~ + (that) clause]I found that money can't buy happiness. (used with impersonal subjects like "one'' or "you'', or in the passive form, be found) exist:[not: be + ~-ing* ~ + object]One/You won't find much rainfall in the desert. to gain or regain the use of:[usually not: be + ~-ing* ~ + object]Where does the school find the money to get computers every year? to figure out by study or calculation:[~ + object]to find the sum of several numbers. to feel; perceive:[~ + object]I found some peace at work. to become aware of (oneself), as being in a certain condition or place:[~ + oneself]She awoke to find herself back home. Law[not: be + ~-ing] [~ + object + adjective] to determine after judicial inquiry:to find a person guilty. [~ + for + object] to determine or decide an issue after a trial:The jury found for the defendant. find out: to discover, expose, or confirm: [~ + out + object]The detective couldn't find out anything about that suspect. [~ + object + out] to uncover and expose the true nature of (someone):You will be found out if you lie. n. [countable] something found, esp. a valuable or gratifying discovery:What a find: gold, bullion, and old Spanish coins. Idioms Idioms find oneself, to discover and pursue one's genuine interests and talents:He took a year off from school in order to find himself. find•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 find (fīnd),USA pronunciation v., found, find•ing, n. v.t. to come upon by chance; meet with:He found a nickel in the street. to locate, attain, or obtain by search or effort:to find an apartment; to find happiness. to locate or recover (something lost or misplaced):I can't find my blue socks. to discover or perceive after consideration:to find something to be true. to gain or regain the use of:His anger finally helped him find his tongue. to ascertain by study or calculation:to find the sum of several numbers. to feel or perceive:He finds it so. to become aware of, or discover (oneself ), as being in a condition or location:After a long illness, he found himself well again. She woke to find herself at home. to discover:Columbus found America in 1492. Law to determine after judicial inquiry:to find a person guilty. to pronounce as an official act (an indictment, verdict, or judgment). to provide or furnish:Bring blankets and we'll find the rest of the equipment for the trip. Dialect Terms[South Midland and Southern U.S.](of farm animals) to give birth to:The brown cow found a calf yesterday. v.i. Lawto determine an issue after judicial inquiry:The jury found for the plaintiff. British Terms, Sport[Hunting Brit.]to come upon game. find fault. See fault (def. 12). Idioms find oneself, to discover where one's real interests or talents lie, and follow them:After trying many occupations, he finally found himself and became an account executive. find out: to discover or confirm the truth of (something). to detect or expose, as a crime or offense. to uncover the true nature, identity, or intentions of (someone):They found him out before he could launch the rebellion. n. an act of finding or discovering. something found; a discovery, esp. a valuable or gratifying one:Our cook was a find. Sport[Hunting.]a discovery of game, esp. foxes. bef. 900; Middle English finden, Old English findan; cognate with German finden, Dutch vinden, Old Norse finna, Gothic finthan find′a•ble, adj. 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged achieve, win, earn, acquire. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: find /faɪnd/ vb (finds, finding, found /faʊnd/)(mainly tr) to meet with or discover by chance to discover or obtain, esp by search or effort: to find happiness (may take a clause as object) to become aware of; realize: he found that nobody knew (may take a clause as object) to regard as being; consider: I find this wine a little sour to look for and point out (something to be criticized): to find fault (also intr) to determine an issue after judicial inquiry and pronounce a verdict (upon): the court found the accused guilty to regain (something lost or not functioning): to find one's tongue to reach (a target): the bullet found its mark to provide, esp with difficulty: we'll find room for you too to be able to pay: I can't find that amount of money find oneself ⇒ to realize and accept one's real character; discover one's true vocation find one's feet ⇒ to become capable or confident, as in a new job n a person, thing, etc, that is found, esp a valuable or fortunate discovery Etymology: Old English findan; related to Old Norse finna, Gothic finthan, Old High German fintan to find ˈfindable adj
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