discovery
/dɪˈskʌvəri/
CEFR level B1Topic ScienceWord #2930 in the learning path
发现；被发现的事物
Definitions
n. finding something previously unknown, or the thing that is found
发现；被发现的事物
Example
We made an exciting discovery behind the old cupboard.
我们在旧橱柜后有了一个令人兴奋的发现。
The discovery of new antibiotics could help health services respond more effectively to drug-resistant infections.
新抗生素的发现有助于医疗机构更有效地应对耐药性感染。
Collocations
- make a discovery
- scientific discovery
- major discovery
- accidental discovery
Word family
- discover (v.)
- discoverer (n.)
Synonyms
- finding
Usage tip
discovery是发现原已存在的事物，不同于invention。
FAQ
- What does discovery mean?
- finding something previously unknown, or the thing that is found
- How is discovery pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈskʌvəri/, US /dɪˈskʌvəri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
