discover
/dɪˈskʌvə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈskʌvər/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈskə-vər/ (ame, mw)
discover — 動詞
- discoverpresent simple I / you / we / they
- discovershe / she / it
- discoveredpast simple
- discovering-ing form
1. to learn about something or find something that was not known, seen, or understo
發現
首次找到或得知原本未知的事物
to learn about something or find something that was not known, seen, or understood before — for example, finding a new species of animal, learning a surprising fact about a family member, or figuring out how a machine works when nobody else had done so.
Researchers discovered a new type of bacteria in the volcanic hot springs of Iceland.
研究人員在冰島的火山溫泉中發現了一種新型細菌。
discover + new type of [noun] in [place]
Nikos discovered that his elderly neighbor had worked as a spy during the Cold War.
Nikos 發現他年邁的鄰居在冷戰期間曾當過間諜。
discover + that-clause
A rare Roman coin was discovered by a child digging in the garden.
一枚稀有的羅馬硬幣被一個在花園挖土的小孩發現了。
The team hopes to discover evidence of ancient life on Mars within their lifetime.
該團隊希望在他們有生之年發現火星上有遠古生命的證據。
Hui discovered a dusty violin case at the back of her grandmother's wardrobe.
Hui 在她祖母衣櫥的深處發現了一個積滿灰塵的小提琴盒。
- find
more general; does not imply that the thing was unknown before
- uncover
implies finding something that was intentionally hidden or covered
- come across
suggests an accidental or unexpected finding; more informal
文法句型
discover + noun phrase
discover + that-clause
discover + wh- clause
常見錯誤
2. to notice a person's natural ability or talent and help them develop it so they
發掘
發覺某人的才能並協助發展
to notice a person's natural ability or talent and help them develop it so they can become successful — especially in the performing arts, modelling, or sports.
A Broadway producer discovered Adaeze singing in a small jazz club in Chicago.
一位百老匯製作人在芝加哥一家小型爵士俱樂部發現 Adaeze 正在唱歌。
discover + [person] + [verb]-ing
Iris was discovered by a modelling agency while shopping at a busy department store.
Iris 在一家熱鬧的百貨公司購物時被一家模特兒經紀公司發掘。
passive: be discovered by [agent]
Coach Williams discovered Takeshi's gift for swimming when he was only six years old.
Williams 教練在 Takeshi 年僅六歲時就發現了他的游泳天賦。
Many talented singers are now discovered through short videos posted on social media.
現在許多有天賦的歌手是透過在社群媒體上發布的短片被發掘的。
文法句型
discover + person + [verb]-ing
be discovered + as/by [agent]
用法筆記
The subject is typically someone who scouts or judges talent, such as a producer, agent, coach, or director. The discovered person is often followed by a gerund (-ing) or the phrase 'as...' to describe what they were doing when noticed.
3. to make something hidden or secret become known — used when an investigation, re
揭露
使隱藏的秘密顯露出來
to make something hidden or secret become known — used when an investigation, research, or examination reveals facts that were deliberately concealed or not visible.
The audit discovered serious financial problems that the managers had tried to hide.
稽核查出了經理們試圖隱瞞的嚴重財務問題。
discover + hidden problems / inconsistencies
Layla's research discovered a link between the two ancient languages that scholars had missed.
Layla 的研究揭露了學者們一直未察覺的兩種古語言之間的關聯。
discover + link / connection between [things]
When the old ceiling was removed, workers discovered a beautiful painting hidden above it.
舊天花板拆除後，工人們發現上方藏著一幅美麗的畫作。
The journalist's investigation discovered that the factory had been dumping waste illegally for years.
記者的調查發現該工廠多年來一直非法傾倒廢棄物。
文法句型
discover + noun phrase (hidden fact / secret)
discover + that-clause
用法筆記
This sense is more formal than sense 1. The subject is usually an investigation, audit, study, or physical process (like removing a wall or melting snow), not a person. It often implies that the truth or object existed before but was concealed.