to dig up
[phrase form: dig]
01
挖掘, 发掘
to find something by excavating or digging in the ground
Transitive: to dig up sth
例子
The archaeologists hoped to dig up evidence of an ancient civilization in the dig site.
考古学家希望在挖掘现场挖掘出古代文明的证据。
While gardening, she was surprised to dig up an old coin buried in the soil.
在园艺时，她惊讶地挖出了一枚埋在土里的旧硬币。
02
挖出, 通过挖掘收获
to harvest something from the ground through digging, often referring to crops or resources
Transitive: to dig up crops or resources
例子
The farmers were eager to dig up the ripe potatoes from the fertile soil.
农民们渴望从肥沃的土壤中挖出成熟的土豆。
As autumn approached, it was time to dig up the pumpkins from the garden.
随着秋天的临近，是时候从花园里挖出南瓜了。
03
挖掘, 发现
to discover or uncover something, often through searching or investigation
例子
The journalist managed to dig up some surprising facts about the politician.
记者设法挖掘出了一些关于这位政治家的令人惊讶的事实。
They dug up old photos from their childhood while cleaning the attic.
他们在清理阁楼时挖出了童年的老照片。
