单词 | discover |
释义 | discover v.tr.   1. (often foll. by that + clause) a find out or become aware of, whether by research or searching or by chance (discovered a new entrance; discovered that they had been overpaid). b be the first to find or find out (who discovered America?).   2. give (check) in a game of chess by removing one's own obstructing piece.   3. (in show business) find and promote as a new singer, actor, etc.   4. archaic a make known. b exhibit; manifest. c disclose; betray. Derivatives discoverable adj. discoverer n. Etymology: ME f. OF descovrir f. LL discooperire (as DIS-, COVER) |
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