discovers; discovered; discovering
discovers; discovered; discovering
Learner's definition of DISCOVER
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: to see, find, or become aware of (something) for the first time发现；找到 -
Christopher Columbus discovered the New World in 1492.克里斯托弗·哥伦布于1492年发现新大陆。
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Several new species of plants have recently been discovered.最近发现了几种新的植物物种。
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Scientists claim to have discovered [=found] a new way of controlling high blood pressure.科学家宣称找到了一种控制高血压的新方法。
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It took her several weeks to discover the solution.她用了几周的时间找到解决方法。
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His life was never the same after he discovered sailing. [=after he first went sailing; after he found how much he enjoyed sailing]他发现航海的乐趣之后，生活从此变了样。
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: to show the presence of (something hidden or difficult to see) : to make (something) known揭露；揭示 -
The autopsy discovered [=revealed, uncovered] traces of poison in the victim's blood.尸体解剖揭示出受害者血液中有毒物的痕迹。
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The tests have discovered problems in the current design.测试揭露出当前设计中的一些问题。
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: to learn or find out (something surprising or unexpected)了解到；发觉 4
: to find out about and help (a talented new performer, writer, etc.)发掘（人才）
— discoverer
noun, plural discoverers [count]