to unearth
01
挖掘, 发掘
to dig the ground and discover something
Transitive: to unearth buried remains or artifacts
例子
Archaeologists unearthed ancient pottery during the excavation.
考古学家在挖掘过程中出土了古代陶器。
Gardening enthusiasts may unearth long-lost artifacts while planting.
园艺爱好者可能会在种植时挖掘出早已遗失的文物。
02
发现, 发掘
to find out about something, particularly by doing research
Transitive: to unearth documents or facts
例子
Historians unearthed new documents that shed light on the events of the Civil War.
历史学家发掘了新的文件，这些文件揭示了内战的事件。
Reporters unearthed evidence of corruption within the government through their investigative journalism.
记者们通过他们的调查性新闻报道揭露了政府内部的腐败证据。
