c. 1300, "divulge, reveal, disclose," from Old French descovrir "uncover, unroof, unveil, reveal, betray," from Late Latin discooperire, from Latin dis- "opposite of" (see dis-) + cooperire "to cover up" (see cover). At first with a sense of betrayal or malicious exposure (discoverer originally meant "informant"); the meaning "to obtain knowledge or sight of what was not known" is from 1550s. Related: Discovered; discovering.
雙語例句
1. The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt.
當你從內心深處找到一種可以忍受一切痛苦的堅強力量時，你的成長歷程就會出現飛躍。
來自金山詞霸 每日一句
2. Discover the delights and luxury of a private yacht.
體驗私人游艇的樂趣和奢華。
來自柯林斯例句
3. He was stunned to discover cost overruns of at least $1 billion.
他震驚地發現花費至少超了10億美元。
來自柯林斯例句
4. We happened to discover we had a friend in common.
我們湊巧發現我們有一個共同的朋友。
來自柯林斯例句
5. The newly discover-ed notes are nothing more than Lang's personal journal.