discovered

• 这是动词“discover”的过去分词形式，不是形容词。表示首次找到或发现某物，或意识到此前未知的事物。

This is the past tense form of the verb 'discover', not an adjective. It means to find something for the first time or to realize something that was not known before.

1. Found or uncoveredB1formal

   Something that has been found, especially for the first time or after being hidden.

   被发现的

   • The discovered treasure was worth millions.
   • The discovered planet orbits a distant star.
   • The discovered documents shed new light on the case.

   同义词detecteddisclosedexposedfoundidentifiedlocateduncovered

   反义词buriedconcealedcoveredhiddenlostsecret

• 动词，指意外地或首次找到某物，或得知此前未知的事情。

A verb used to indicate the act of finding something unexpectedly or for the first time, or learning about something previously unknown.

1. Find something newA2formal

   To find something that was previously unknown or hidden.

   发现

   • Scientists discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
   • She discovered an old letter in the attic.
   • They discovered a hidden cave behind the waterfall.

   同义词chance uponcome acrosscome upondetectfindhappen uponlocateuncoverunearth

   反义词concealhideignoremissoverlook

2. Learn or realizeA2formal

   To become aware of a fact or piece of information.

   发现

   • I discovered that my neighbor is a famous author.
   • He discovered the truth about his family history.
   • We discovered that the restaurant was closed on Mondays.

   同义词ascertaindeterminediscernfind outlearnperceiverealize

   反义词forgetignoremissoverlook

3. Uncover or revealB1formal

   To bring something to light or make it known.

   发现

   • The investigation discovered evidence of fraud.
   • Archaeologists discovered ancient ruins beneath the city.
   • The journalist discovered a major political scandal.

   同义词disclosedivulgeexposerevealuncoverunearth

   反义词concealcoverhidesuppress