1. the act of finding something for the first time
首次發現某事物的行為
The discovery of penicillin changed medicine forever.
盤尼西林的發現永遠改變了醫學。
The team celebrated the discovery of a new species.
團隊慶祝發現了一個新物種。
Discovery Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
discovery
noun
快速理解
What does "Discovery" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Discovery"?
指發現新事物、事實或地點的行為或過程。
- 1
發現行為
EN: the act of finding something that was not known before
翻譯: 指找出先前未知事物的行為。
- 2
被發現的事物
EN: something that is found or learned for the first time
翻譯: 指首次被找到或知曉的事物本身。
- 3
法律程序
EN: the process in a legal case where each side obtains evidence from the other
翻譯: 指法律訴訟中，雙方從對方獲取證據的程序。
小提醒：注意：'discovery' 通常指有價值或重要的發現，而非日常的『找到東西』（如找到鑰匙），後者更常用 'finding'。
發音（How to Pronounce "Discovery" in English）
How to pronounce "Discovery" in English?"Discovery" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Discovery" from YouTube Videos
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“Since their discovery, it's been the animals that have received the majority of the study, like this black horse from Cullalvera in Spain or this unusual purple bison from La Pasiega.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Discovery"?How does "Discovery" change by context?
2. something that is found or learned for the first time
首次被發現或得知的事物
The ancient tomb was an incredible archaeological discovery.
這座古墓是一個驚人的考古發現。
Her research led to several important scientific discoveries.
她的研究帶來了幾項重要的科學發現。
3. the process of learning new information about something
了解某事物新資訊的過程
The book is a journey of self-discovery.
這本書是一段自我發現的旅程。
The course encourages discovery through hands-on experiments.
這門課程鼓勵透過動手實驗來探索發現。
4. the legal process where evidence is shared before a trial
審判前交換證據的法律程序
The lawyer requested more time for the discovery phase.
律師要求延長證據開示階段的時間。
New documents came to light during discovery.
在證據開示過程中，新的文件浮出水面。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Discovery"?How to make natural sentences with "Discovery"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| make a discovery | 做出發現 | The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery in the lab. (這位科學家在實驗室裡做出了突破性的發現。) |
| lead to the discovery of + noun | 導致…的發現 | The investigation led to the discovery of new evidence. (這項調查導致了新證據的發現。) |
| a discovery about + noun | 關於…的發現 | The book details a fascinating discovery about ancient civilizations. (這本書詳述了一個關於古代文明的迷人發現。) |
| the discovery that + clause | …的發現（後接子句） | The team announced the discovery that the compound could reverse cell damage. (該團隊宣布了該化合物可以逆轉細胞損傷的發現。) |
| on/upon discovery | 一經發現 | The artifact was placed in a secure case upon discovery. (這件文物一經發現就被放進了安全的箱子裡。) |
| a chance/discovery | 偶然的發現 | The new island was a chance discovery by a lost sailor. (這座新島嶼是一名迷途水手的偶然發現。) |
用法說明
How is "Discovery" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Discovery"?
discovery of doing vs discovery to do
- discovery of doing 通常用於描述「發現某人或某物正在進行某個動作或處於某種狀態」的事實，強調發現的內容是一個正在發生的過程或情況。
- discovery to do 則較為少見，但可能出現在較正式的語境中，表示「發現去做某事」或「發現有必要/有機會去做某事」，帶有目的性或後續行動的意味。
- 在大多數描述「發現了什麼」的語境中，使用 discovery of + 名詞 或 discovery that + 子句 更為自然和常見。 EN: The scientist's discovery of bacteria thriving in extreme heat changed biology. 翻譯: 這位科學家發現細菌在極熱環境下繁衍，改變了生物學。
EN:The team made a startling discovery to begin their research in the uncharted cave.
翻譯:團隊有了一個驚人的發現，決定開始在未知洞穴中進行研究。
總結建議
在表達「發現」的內容或事實時，優先使用 discovery of + 名詞/V-ing 或 discovery that 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Discovery" and similar words?How to choose "Discovery" vs alternatives?
discovery vs invention
「discovery」指發現原本就存在的事物或原理；「invention」指創造出全新的、原本不存在的事物或方法。
discovery vs finding
「discovery」通常指重大、首次的發現，具有開創性；「finding」則泛指調查、研究後得出的結果或結論，範圍較廣。
discovery vs exploration
「discovery」是探索後得到的具體發現結果；「exploration」則是為了發現而進行的探索過程或行動。
口語用法
How is "Discovery" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Discovery"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述一個發現，尤其是當這個發現令人驚訝或重要時。 EN: And then the big discovery was that the files were never deleted. 翻譯: 然後重大的發現是，那些檔案根本沒被刪除。
EN:So her discovery basically changed how we see the project.
翻譯:所以她的發現基本上改變了我們對這個專案的看法。
語氣強調
常與「what a」、「big」、「real」等詞連用，以強調發現的規模、重要性或戲劇性。 EN: What a discovery! I can't believe it was in the attic all along. 翻譯: 真是個大發現！我不敢相信它一直在閣樓裡。
EN:That's a real discovery for the team, honestly.
翻譯:老實說，那對團隊來說是個真正的發現。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，可用作短暫的停頓填充詞，引出接下來要說的重點。 EN: It was a... discovery... that made us rethink everything. 翻譯: 那是一個…發現…讓我們重新思考了一切。
EN:And the discovery, you know, it just flipped the script.
翻譯:而這個發現，你知道的，它完全改變了劇本。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將「discovery」用作填充詞或過於口語化的強調（如「What a discovery!」）。應使用更精確、客觀的表述，例如「a significant finding」或「the identification of」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Discovery"?What fixed phrases with "Discovery" should I remember?
make a discovery
verb + discovery
做出發現
scientific discovery
adjective + discovery
科學發現
lead to the discovery of
verb phrase + discovery
導致…的發現
chance discovery
adjective + discovery
偶然的發現
discovery process
discovery + noun
發現過程
voyage of discovery
noun phrase
探索之旅
major discovery
adjective + discovery
重大發現
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Discovery"?Which "Discovery" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He made a discovery of a new species.
✓He made the discovery of a new species.
當指一個特定的、已知的發現時，通常使用定冠詞 'the'，而不是不定冠詞 'a'。
×It was an important discover.
✓It was an important discovery.
'Discover' 是動詞，'discovery' 是名詞。在冠詞 'an' 後面必須使用名詞形式。
×I had a discovery that he was lying.
✓I made a discovery that he was lying. / I discovered that he was lying.
在英語中，與 'discovery' 搭配的常見動詞是 'make'，而不是 'have'。更自然的說法通常是直接使用動詞 'discover'。
×The discovery was happened last year.
✓The discovery was made last year. / The discovery happened last year.
'Discovery' 是一個名詞，不能直接作為 'happen' 的主語進行被動語態。正確用法是 'discovery was made'（被動語態）或 'discovery happened'（主動語態）。
×This is a big discovery for science.
✓This is a major / significant / important discovery for science.
雖然 'big' 在口語中可能被理解，但在描述 'discovery' 的重要性時，使用 'major', 'significant', 'important', 'groundbreaking' 等詞更為正式和準確。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Discovery"?What are tense/participle forms of "Discovery"?