Word
findings
/ˈfaɪndɪŋz/
noun
发现；调查结果
the results of an investigation or research
- 1.
Small tools and materials used by artisans and craftsmen
工匠和手艺人使用的小工具和材料。
（工匠的）工具和材料；工匠和手艺人使用的小工具和材料。；发现；调查结果；检验发现的情况(finding复数)
In use
The study's findings indicate that regular exercise improves mental health.
The committee reviewed the findings and proposed several changes.
Her findings on climate change were published in a leading scientific journal.
findings + about/on + topic
后接介词about或on引出具体主题。
The researchers shared their findings about the new drug.
研究人员分享了他们关于这种新药的发现。
verb + findings
常用动词包括present、report、discuss、analyze等。
She presented her findings at the conference.
她在会议上介绍了她的发现。
according to findings
固定短语，用于引出结论。
According to recent findings, the situation is improving.
根据最近的发现，情况正在改善。
Common mistakes
I am findings new evidence.I am finding new evidence.
findings 是名词，不能用作动词进行时。应使用动词 find 的现在分词形式 finding。
This findings are interesting.These findings are interesting.
findings 是复数形式，应搭配复数指示词 these 和复数动词 are，而不是单数指示词 this。
Connections
Confusing words
- discoveries
- 发现 · findings 指系统的调查或研究得到的结果，而 discoveries 则强调偶然或探索性的新发现。
- materials
- 材料 · findings 指制作珠宝或鞋子等手工艺品用的小配件，而 materials 泛指原材料。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常用复数
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