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.
实用例句
1. The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt.
当你从内心深处找到一种可以忍受一切痛苦的坚强力量时，你的成长历程就会出现飞跃。
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2. Discover the delights and luxury of a private yacht.
体验私人游艇的乐趣和奢华。
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3. He was stunned to discover cost overruns of at least $1 billion.
他震惊地发现花费至少超了10亿美元。
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4. We happened to discover we had a friend in common.
我们凑巧发现我们有一个共同的朋友。
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5. The newly discover-ed notes are nothing more than Lang's personal journal.
