excavate
/ˈekskəveɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic HistoryWord #6758 in the learning path
挖掘；开凿
Definitions
v. to dig into ground and remove earth
挖掘；开凿
v. to uncover ancient objects or buildings by carefully removing earth
发掘古迹或遗物
Example
Workers excavated a deep hole for our new pool.
工人们为我们的新游泳池挖了一个深坑。
Archaeologists excavate ancient settlements to discover how earlier communities adapted to environmental changes and developed farming techniques.
考古学家发掘古代聚落，以了解早期群体如何适应环境变化并发展耕作技术。
Collocations
- excavate a site
- excavate a trench
- excavate ancient remains
Word family
- excavation (n.)
- excavator (n.)
Synonyms
- dig
- unearth
Usage tip
excavate可用于工程挖掘，也可用于考古发掘。
FAQ
- What does excavate mean?
- to dig into ground and remove earth to uncover ancient objects or buildings by carefully removing earth
- How is excavate pronounced?
- UK /ˈekskəveɪt/, US /ˈekskəveɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
