Definitions
v. find something's origin or location by following evidence
追查；追溯
n. a small sign, mark, or amount left behind
痕迹；微量
v. copy a picture by drawing over its lines
描摹；沿轮廓描画
Example
The plumber traced the leak to a cracked pipe.
水管工查出漏水源于一根开裂的管道。
Researchers can trace changes in regional diets by examining food remains discovered at ancient settlements.
研究人员可以通过检验古代聚落遗址中发现的食物残留，追溯区域饮食的变化。
Collocations
- trace the source
- trace back to
- without a trace
- traces of
Word family
- traceable (adj.)
- tracing (n.)
Usage tip
trace A back to B表示“追溯A至B”。
FAQ
- What does trace mean?
- find something's origin or location by following evidence a small sign, mark, or amount left behind copy a picture by drawing over its lines
- How is trace pronounced?
- UK /treɪs/, US /treɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
