「finding」主要指調查或研究後得出的結論或發現的事物。
調查結果
EN: The main finding of the report was that sales had increased.
翻譯: 該報告的主要發現是銷售額有所增長。
研究發現
EN: The scientist published her new findings in a journal.
翻譯: 這位科學家將她的新發現發表在期刊上。
法律裁決
EN: The court's finding was in favor of the plaintiff.
翻譯: 法庭的裁決對原告有利。
發現物
EN: The archaeological finding included ancient pottery and tools.
翻譯: 這項考古發現包括古代的陶器和工具。
小提醒：「finding」通常以複數形式「findings」出現，尤其是在正式或學術語境中，用來指一系列的研究結果或證據。
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1. something that is discovered, especially as a result of research or investigation
發現的事物；（尤指調查或研究的）結果
The research team published their findings in a scientific journal.
研究團隊將他們的發現發表在科學期刊上。
The main finding of the report was that customer satisfaction had declined.
這份報告的主要發現是客戶滿意度下降了。
2. a decision made by a judge or jury in a court of law
（法官或陪審團的）裁決，判決
The court's finding was that the company had acted negligently.
法庭的裁決是該公司存在疏忽行為。
The jury returned a finding of not guilty.
陪審團作出了無罪的裁決。
3. a small object or part used in making jewelry or other items
（珠寶或物品的）配件，小飾物
She bought some silver findings to make her own necklace.
她買了一些銀製配件來製作自己的項鍊。
The craft store sells various jewelry findings like clasps and jump rings.
這家手工藝品店出售各種珠寶配件，如扣環和連接環。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| a + finding | 一個發現 | The report presents **a** surprising **finding**. (報告提出了一個驚人的發現。) |
| findings + on/about + topic | 關於…的發現 | The **findings on** climate change are alarming. (關於氣候變化的發現令人擔憂。) |
| research/scientific + findings | 研究/科學發現 | These **research findings** will be published next month. (這些研究發現將於下個月發表。) |
| key/major + finding | 關鍵/主要發現 | The **key finding** of the study was unexpected. (這項研究的關鍵發現出乎意料。) |
| confirm/support + a finding | 證實/支持一項發現 | New data **confirms** the earlier **finding**. (新數據證實了先前的發現。) |
對比範例： EN: The most important finding of the study was the link between diet and sleep. 翻譯: 該研究最重要的發現是飲食與睡眠之間的關聯。
EN:The committee will publish its findings next month.
翻譯:委員會將於下個月公布其調查結果。
在絕大多數情況下，尤其是在提及研究、調查或報告的結論時，應使用複數形式 findings。
finding vs discovery
「finding」通常指調查或研究後得出的具體結論或結果，較為正式且常用於報告中；「discovery」則強調首次發現或找到某個先前未知的事物，帶有開創性意味。
finding vs result
「finding」特指透過調查、研究或審議過程後所「得出」的結論或判斷；「result」則泛指任何行動、過程或事件所導致的「結果」，範圍更廣。
finding vs conclusion
「finding」通常指調查或研究中發現的具體事實或數據點；「conclusion」則是基於所有證據（包括 findings）經過推理後得出的最終判斷或總結。
在口語中，常用來引述或總結一個剛剛發現或確認的事實。 EN: So the finding is, we can't proceed without approval. 翻譯: 所以結論是，沒有批准我們就無法繼續。
EN:My finding? It's just too expensive for what you get.
翻譯:我的發現？就是性價比太低了。
與「big」、「major」、「key」等形容詞連用，強調發現的重要性或顯著性。 EN: That's a major finding that changes everything. 翻譯: 這是一個改變一切的重大發現。
EN:The key finding here is customer dissatisfaction.
翻譯:這裡的關鍵發現是客戶不滿意。
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，作為短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: The, uh, finding... let me rephrase that. 翻譯: 這個，呃，發現...讓我換個說法。
EN:Our finding — well, it's more of an observation really — is that people are tired.
翻譯:我們的發現——嗯，其實更像是一個觀察——就是人們都累了。
注意：以上口語用法在正式書寫或學術報告中應避免，應使用更精確、完整的句子來表達。
finding of fact
noun phrase
事實認定
key finding
adjective + noun
關鍵發現
research findings
noun + noun
研究結果
preliminary finding
adjective + noun
初步發現
surprising finding
adjective + noun
驚人的發現
report one's findings
verb + possessive + noun
報告某人的發現
based on the findings
prepositional phrase
基於這些發現
×The research produced an important finding.
✓The research produced an important finding.
This is actually correct. The common mistake is thinking 'finding' is uncountable. 'Finding' is a countable noun. Learners often forget to use an article (a/an/the) or a plural form when needed.
×We are finding the solution to the problem.
✓We are finding a solution to the problem.
Here, the learner is correctly using the verb 'to find'. The mistake is confusing the verb form with the noun 'finding'. The noun 'finding' refers to a conclusion or discovery, not the act of searching.
×The finding of the study was contradictory.
✓The findings of the study were contradictory.
In academic or formal contexts, 'finding' is almost always used in the plural form 'findings' when referring to the results or conclusions of research, investigation, or a study. Using the singular can sound unnatural.
×We discussed the finding's implications.
✓We discussed the implications of the findings.
While the possessive 's can be used with 'finding', it is more common and natural to use the 'of' phrase, especially with the plural 'findings'. Using 'finding's' can sound awkward or overly possessive.
×My finding in the library was an old book.
✓My find in the library was an old book.
'Finding' is typically used for results from systematic inquiry (research, investigation). For a discovered object, especially by chance, the noun 'find' is more appropriate.