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find

UK //faɪnd//US //faɪnd//

词源

源自古英语'findan',与德语'finden'同源,原始日耳曼语词根*fenth-(意为'寻找')。

verb

❶ 通过搜索或偶然发现某物或某人,强调从无到有的过程。可用于具体物品、抽象概念或人的寻找。

“I finally found my keys under the sofa.”

(我终于在沙发底下找到了钥匙。)

“Scientists are trying to find a cure for this disease.”

(科学家们正在努力寻找这种疾病的治疗方法。)

❶ 通过经历或体验而意识到某种状态或感受,常后接形容词或名词补语。

“I find this book very interesting.”

(我觉得这本书非常有趣。)

“She found the test more difficult than expected.”

(她发现考试比预想的更难。)

同义词:discover, locate, detect, come across, encounter

noun

❶ 指有价值的发现物或发现行为,常用于考古、收藏等领域。

“This ancient vase is a remarkable find.”

(这个古代花瓶是个了不起的发现。)

“The museum displayed their latest archaeological finds.”

(博物馆展出了他们最新的考古发现。)

同义词:discovery, acquisition, treasure, bargain

常见短语

find out — 通过调查或询问得知某信息,强调获取之前未知的内容。

“I need to find out when the meeting starts.”

(我需要弄清楚会议什么时候开始。)

find fault with — 挑剔或批评某人或某事,指出其中的缺点或错误。

“He's always finding fault with my work.”

(他总是对我的工作吹毛求疵。)

find one's way — 成功到达某地或理解某事,常指经过困难或摸索后达成目标。

“After getting lost, we finally found our way back to the hotel.”

(迷路后,我们终于找到了回酒店的路。)