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to find
01
找到, 寻找到
to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of
Transitive: to find sb/sth
Example
Did you find the remote control for the television?
你找到电视的遥控器了吗？
He looked for his missing phone, but it was nowhere to be found.
他寻找他丢失的手机，但就是找不到。
1.1
发现, 发觉
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
Example
He woke up and found himself in a room full of strangers.
他醒来时发现自己身处一个满是陌生人的房间。
She came back from the gym and found the dog waiting at the door.
她从健身房回家，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
Example
A hidden room was found in an old mansion during renovations.
在一座老宅子进行翻修时，发现了一个隐藏的房间。
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, 获取
to obtain something successfully, particularly something necessary
Transitive: to find sth
Example
How are we going to find the money to pay for the medical bills?
我们要怎么找到钱来支付医疗账单？
We found a babysitter for the evening.
我们为晚上找到了一位保姆。
1.4
激励, 鼓起
to make an effort to evoke a specified quality, particularly courage, in oneself
Complex Transitive: to find sth to do sth
Example
He found the motivation to push through the tough times.
他鼓起了勇气，克服了艰难时期。
He had to find the courage to speak up in front of the audience.
他必须激励自己在观众面前说出勇气。
02
发现, 找到
used to describe something that exists, grows, etc.
Complex Transitive: to find sth somewhere
Example
More information can be found in the user manual.
更多信息可以在用户手册中找到。
Potassium is found in bananas, avocados, and tomatoes.
钾在香蕉、鳄梨和西红柿中发现。
2.1
认为, 觉得
to have a particular opinion or feeling about something that makes one regard it in a specified way
Complex Transitive: to find sth [adj]
Example
Do people find it hard to adjust to a new environment?
人们觉得很难适应新环境吗？
He finds it a challenge to learn a new skill.
他认为学习一项新技能是一种挑战。
2.2
发现, 找到
to discover that something is true only after trying, testing, searching, or after gaining proper experience
Transitive: to find that
Example
After using the new product, she found that it made her skin smoother and softer.
在使用新产品后，她发现它让她的肌肤变得更光滑和柔软。
It was found that the product contained harmful chemicals that were not listed on the label.
发现该产品含有在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]
Example
Did the court find the defendant guilty or not guilty?
法庭是判决被告有罪还是无罪？
The court found the defendant not guilty of the charges due to lack of evidence.
法庭裁定被告由于证据不足而无罪。
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
Example
After hours of brainstorming, we finally found a solution to the problem.
经过几个小时的头脑风暴，我们终于找到了解决问题的办法。
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式，使课堂对他的学生们更具吸引力。
03
找到, 发现
(of things) to successfully reach someone or something
Transitive: to find sth
Complex Transitive: to find sb in a specific manner
Example
I hope this letter finds you and your family well.
我希望这封信能够找到你和你的家人，祝你们都安好。
The feedback found its mark and helped the writer improve the article.
反馈找到了目标，帮助作者改进了文章。
