to find
01
找到, 发现
to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of
Transitive: to find sb/sth
例子
He looked for his missing phone, but it was nowhere to be found.
他寻找他丢失的手机，但哪里都找不到。
1.1
找到, 发现
to discover or notice someone or something in a particular situation, especially unexpectedly
Complex Transitive: to find sb/sth [adj] | to find sb/sth doing sth | to find sb/sth somewhere
例子
She came back from the gym and found the dog waiting at the door.
她从健身房回来，发现狗在门口等着。
1.2
发现, 找到
to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected
Transitive: to find sb/sth
例子
A hiker found a lost child in the woods.
一位徒步旅行者在树林里发现了一个迷路的孩子。
1.3
找到, 获得
to obtain something successfully, particularly something necessary
Transitive: to find sth
例子
We found a babysitter for the evening.
我们为今晚找到了一位保姆。
1.4
找到, 发现
to make an effort to evoke a specified quality, particularly courage, in oneself
Complex Transitive: to find sth to do sth
例子
He found the motivation to push through the tough times.
他找到了度过艰难时期的动力。
02
找到, 发现
used to describe something that exists, grows, etc.
Complex Transitive: to find sth somewhere
例子
Potassium is found in bananas, avocados, and tomatoes.
钾存在于香蕉、鳄梨和西红柿中。
2.1
发现, 认为
to have a particular opinion or feeling about something that makes one regard it in a specified way
Complex Transitive: to find sth [adj]
例子
He finds it a challenge to learn a new skill.
他觉得学习一项新技能是一个挑战。
2.2
发现, 意识到
to discover that something is true only after trying, testing, searching, or after gaining proper experience
Transitive: to find that
例子
It was found that the product contained harmful chemicals that were not listed on the label.
发现该产品含有标签上未列出的有害化学物质。
2.3
判决, 裁定
(of a law court) to make an official decision
Complex Transitive: to find sb [adj]
例子
Did the court find the defendant guilty or not guilty?
法庭认定被告有罪还是无罪？
2.4
找到, 发现
to manage to discover someone or something by the means of search, study, or careful thinking
Transitive: to find sth
例子
He found a creative way to make the lesson more engaging for his students.
他找到了一种创造性的方法，使课程对学生更具吸引力。
03
到达, 传到
(of things) to successfully reach someone or something
Transitive: to find sth
Complex Transitive: to find sb in a specific manner
例子
The feedback found its mark and helped the writer improve the article.
反馈找到了它的目标，并帮助作者改进了文章。
Find
01
发现, 发掘物
the act or result of discovering something, especially something valuable, rare, or previously unknown
例子
That book was a real find at the flea market.
那本书在跳蚤市场上是一个真正的发现。
02
发现, 找到的宝贵信息
a valuable or productive insight, idea, or piece of information
例子
The scientist 's find changed the direction of the research.
科学家的发现改变了研究的方向。
