Word · Frequency #6252
excavations
挖掘, 发掘
excavations is the plural of excavation.
the act of digging
- 1.
The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
挖掘或通过切割、挖掘或挖出固体部分而形成空洞的行为
- 2.
A cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping.
通过切割、挖掘或挖出形成的空腔
- 3.
An uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel.
地面上的露天切割,与覆盖的切割或隧道不同
- 4.
The material dug out in making a channel or cavity.
挖掘渠道或空腔时挖出的材料
- 5.
Archaeological research that unearths buildings, tombs and objects of historical value.
考古研究,发掘建筑物、墓葬和有历史价值的物品
- 6.
A site where an archaeological exploration is being carried out.
正在进行考古探索的地点
- 7.
Something uncovered by archaeological excavation.
通过考古发掘揭示的东西
- 8.
The act of discovering and exposing or developing (a quality).
发现、揭露或发展(某种品质)的行为
挖掘的洞；挖掘或通过切割、挖掘或挖出固体部分而形成空洞的行为；通过切割、挖掘或挖出形成的空腔；地面上的露天切割,与覆盖的切割或隧道不同；挖掘渠道或空腔时挖出的材料
In use
The archaeological team began the excavation of the ancient city.
The construction workers uncovered a large excavation in the ground.
Excavation for the new subway tunnel will start next month.
the excavation of [something]
表示某物的挖掘过程。
The excavation of the ancient city took several months.
古城遗址的挖掘持续了数月。
an archaeological excavation
"archaeological"是常见搭配，强调考古性质。
They discovered a bronze vessel during an archaeological excavation.
他们在一次考古发掘中发现了一件青铜器。
the excavation site
指挖掘工作的具体地点。
Connections
Collocations
- archaeological excavation
- 考古挖掘
- The archaeological excavation revealed ancient artifacts.考古挖掘揭示了古代文物。
- excavation site
- 挖掘现场
- The excavation site was cordoned off for safety.挖掘现场被封锁以确保安全。
- excavation work
- 挖掘工作
- Excavation work for the foundation began last week.地基挖掘工作上周开始。
- excavation project
- 挖掘项目
- The excavation project is expected to take three months.这个挖掘项目预计需要三个月。
- excavation team
- 挖掘团队
- The excavation team worked tirelessly in the desert.挖掘团队在沙漠中不知疲倦地工作。
- excavation equipment
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象挖掘机（excavator）在挖一个巨大的洞（cave），记住'excavation'就是挖掘。
Context & Register
Mixed (technical/formal and neutral). Typically used in archaeology, construction, and geology; also in general descriptions of digging.
Grammar Note
可数名词，常用搭配如 'excavation of sth.'
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词均与'excavation'押韵，因为重读元音均为/eɪ/，且后面都紧接/ʃən/音。注意：类似拼写如'ration' (/'ræʃən/) 发音不同，不押韵。
Learn the forms together
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.