be found
be found — idiom
1. to live, grow, or naturally occur in a particular place or situation.
to live, grow, or naturally occur in a particular place or situation.
Wild tigers are found mainly in the forests of India and parts of Southeast Asia.
be found in + place, talking about where animals live
These tiny blue flowers are only found high up in the Swiss mountains.
be found + place of natural growth
Élise explained that this rare metal is found in just three countries.
A lot of vitamin C is found in oranges, lemons, and other fresh fruit.
The same kind of friendly humour is found among many of the island's villages.
文法句型
be found in + place
be found among + group
be found + adverb of place
用法筆記
Always passive and usually points to where something lives, grows, or occurs. Distinguish from active 'find', which needs a person who searches: 'Scientists found the metal' (someone discovered it) versus 'The metal is found in three countries' (where it naturally occurs).
常見錯誤
Incorrect: 'Wild pandas find only in China.' Correct: 'Wild pandas are found only in China.' — this meaning is always passive.
Incorrect: 'Iron is found at many rocks.' Correct: 'Iron is found in many rocks.' — use 'in' for where something occurs.