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discovering

UK //dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ//US //dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'discoveren',由古法语 'descovrir'(揭开)演变而来,最终源于拉丁语 'dis-'(去除)+ 'cooperire'(覆盖)。

verb

❶ 指通过探索、研究或偶然机会找到或认识到新的事物、事实或真相,强调首次知晓的过程。

“Scientists are discovering new species in the rainforest every year.”

(科学家每年都在雨林中发现新物种。)

“She was shocked when discovering her best friend had lied to her.”

(当她发现最好的朋友对她撒谎时,她感到震惊。)

同义词:finding, uncovering, detecting

常见短语

discovering the truth — 指通过调查或经历逐渐了解事实真相的过程,常用于法律、侦探或日常情境。

“After months of research, the journalist succeeded in discovering the truth about the scandal.”

(经过数月调查,记者成功揭露了丑闻的真相。)