to discover
01
发现, 探索
to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about
Transitive: to discover something previously unknown
例子
By the time we got there, they had already discovered the ancient ruins.
当我们到达那里时，他们已经发现了古代遗迹。
The team discovered a new energy source that could revolutionize the industry.
该团队发现了一种可能彻底改变行业的新能源。
02
发现, 找到
to find something unexpectedly or accidentally
Transitive: to discover sth
例子
While exploring the attic, I discovered an old box filled with vintage photographs.
在探索阁楼时，我发现了一个装满复古照片的旧盒子。
They are hiking through the dense forest, discovering hidden trails and stunning natural beauty along the way.
他们正在茂密的森林中徒步旅行，沿途发现隐藏的小径和令人惊叹的自然美景。
03
发现, 得知
to become aware or gain information by chance
Transitive: to discover sth | to discover that
例子
He discovered the truth about the rumors only after hearing both sides of the story.
他只有在听了故事的两面之后才发现了关于谣言的真相。
I discovered a hidden talent for painting when I picked up a brush for the first time.
当我第一次拿起画笔时，我发现了自己在绘画方面的隐藏天赋。
04
发现, 找到
to find out about or realize the existence, presence, or fact of something
Transitive: to discover an activity or interest
例子
After trying painting, he discovered a hidden talent for art.
尝试绘画后，他发现了自己在艺术方面的隐藏天赋。
After joining a dance class, they discovered a passion for it.
参加舞蹈课后，他们发现了对它的热情。
05
发现, 揭露
to reveal something to the public, especially a secret
Transitive: to discover a secret
例子
After years of investigation, the truth finally comes to light as the detective discovers a secret conspiracy, unveiling it to the public.
经过多年的调查，当侦探发现一个秘密阴谋并将其公之于众时，真相终于大白。
The leaked documents discovered a covert government program, bringing to light a secret operation hidden from public knowledge.
泄露的文件发现了一个秘密的政府计划，揭露了一个不为公众所知的秘密行动。
06
发现, 探索
to see or experience something for the first time
Transitive: to discover sth
例子
Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering America, even though others had already reached it.
克里斯托弗·哥伦布因发现美洲而受到赞誉，尽管其他人已经到达那里。
She was the first to discover the hidden cave behind the waterfall.
她是第一个发现瀑布后面隐藏洞穴的人。
词汇树
discoverable
rediscover
discover
cover
