发现
Basic Meaning
v
Often used in formal, academic, or historical contexts, especially for significant finds.
to discover; to find something previously unknown through research, exploration, etc.
经过研究、探索等，看到或找到前人没有看到或找到的事物或规律。
Words:
有所发现发现新大陆发现新油田
Synonyms:
发掘
Sentences:
- 科学家在南极发现了新的生物种类。Scientists discovered a new species in Antarctica.
v
Common in everyday language for noticing issues or objects. It implies the thing was already there but not previously noticed.
to find; to notice; to realize (something that already exists).
找到；发觉。
Words:
发现问题发现目标
Synonyms:
发觉察觉觉察
Antonyms:
忽视
Sentences:
- 他检查作业时发现了一个错误。He found a mistake while checking the homework.
- 我忽然发现手机忘在家里了。I suddenly realized I left my phone at home.
n
Used as a noun, often modified by adjectives like 重大 or 意外.
discovery; finding (a newly found thing or fact).
找到或发觉的前人未知的事物。
Words:
科学发现意外发现重大发现
Synonyms:
发明
Sentences:
- 这项科学发现改变了我们对宇宙的看法。This scientific discovery changed our view of the universe.
- 这次考古发现被列为年度十大发现之一。This archaeological discovery was listed as one of the top ten discoveries of the year.