Word · CEFR A2 · Frequency #923
discover
发现；发觉
to find or learn something for the first time
- 1.
To find or learn something for the first time.
首次发现或学习某事
- 2.
To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.
通过移动棋子使其脱离攻击线来创造
- 3.
To question (a person) as part of discovery in a lawsuit.
在诉讼中对某人进行询问
（国际象棋）移动棋子使（另一棋子）发动攻击；闪露；（法律）询问（当事人）；要求披露；首次发现或学习某事；通过移动棋子使其脱离攻击线来创造；在诉讼中对某人进行询问
In use
Yesterday, I discovered a hidden path in the forest.
Scientists hope to discover a cure for the disease soon.
She was delighted to discover that her lost ring was under the sofa.
discover + noun
Scientists discovered a new species.
发现某物
discover + that clause
I discovered that I had made a mistake.
发现某事
discover + wh-clause
She discovered how to solve the problem.
发现如何/什么等
Connections
Collocations
- discover a new planet
- 发现一颗新行星
- Astronomers discovered a new planet in a distant solar system.天文学家在遥远的太阳系中发现了一颗新行星。
- discover the truth
- 发现真相
- She eventually discovered the truth about her family history.她最终发现了自己家族历史的真相。
- discover a talent
- 发现才能
- He discovered his talent for painting at a young age.他小时候就发现了自己的绘画才能。
- discover a cure
- 发现治疗方法
- Scientists are working to discover a cure for the disease.科学家们正在努力发现这种疾病的治疗方法。
- discover a secret
- 发现秘密
- The detective discovered a secret that changed the case.侦探发现了一个改变案情的秘密。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象“dis”（去掉）加“cover”（盖子）：揭开盖子，发现里面的东西。
Context & Register
neutral
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words like 'recover', 'cover', 'lover', and 'hover' share a similar ending sound with 'discover'. 'Over' looks similar but sounds different.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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