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• 形容词，指被发现或找到的，常用于艺术语境中（如“拾得物”“拾得影像”），表示将已有物品用于新的意义。

Adjective describing something that has been discovered or encountered, often used in artistic contexts (e.g., 'found object', 'found footage') to indicate pre-existing items repurposed for new meaning.

1. Discovered or locatedB1formal

   Found by chance or after looking for it.

   被找到的

   • The lost keys were found under the sofa.
   • She was found safe and sound after the storm.
   • The treasure was found buried in the garden.
   • His wallet was found by a kind stranger.

   同义词come upondiscoveredlocatedrecovered

   反义词lostmisplacedmissing

• 名词，指作为报酬或补偿方案的一部分、在工资之外提供的食宿等实物待遇。

A noun referring to food and lodging that are provided as part of a payment or compensation package, in addition to monetary wages.

不可数

1. Food and lodgingB2formalbritish

   Meals and accommodation provided as part of a job or arrangement, often in addition to a salary.

   食宿

   • The job offers a salary plus free board and found.
   • The farm workers received their wages and found.
   • The contract includes found for the duration of the project.

   同义词boardkeepmaintenancesubsistence

• 动词，表示发现或找到某人某物，可以指经过寻找后找到，也可以指偶然发现；还可表示认为、觉得或查明某事。

A verb used to indicate the act of discovering something or someone, either by chance or through searching.

不规则动词

1. Discover by chanceA1formal

   To discover something or someone unexpectedly or by chance.

   偶然发现

   • I found my keys under the sofa.
   • She found a wallet on the street.
   • He found an old photo while cleaning the attic.

   同义词chance uponcome acrossdiscoverencounterhappen upon

2. Locate after searchingA1formal

   To locate something after looking for it.

   找到

   • Can you find the map in the drawer?
   • They finally found the missing documents.
   • I can't find my phone anywhere.

   同义词come acrossdiscoverlocatetrack downturn upunearth

   反义词losemisplacemiss

3. Discover through experienceA2formal

   To experience or discover something through use or observation.

   觉得

   • I find this book very interesting.
   • She finds it hard to wake up early.
   • He found the job challenging but rewarding.

   同义词discoverencounterexperiencelearnnoticeobserveperceive

4. Reach a decisionB2formal

   To decide or judge something, especially in a legal context.

   作出裁决

   • The jury found him guilty of the crime.
   • The court found in favor of the plaintiff.
   • Experts found no evidence of wrongdoing.

   同义词adjudgedecidedeclaredeemdetermineholdjudgerule

短语动词变体find out

• 动词，表示创立、创建或奠定机构、组织或定居点的基础。

A verb used to indicate the act of establishing, creating, or laying the foundation of an institution, organization, or settlement.

1. Establish or createB2formal

   To set up or establish an institution, organization, or city.

   创立

   • The university was founded in 1850.
   • They founded a new company to develop renewable energy.
   • The city was founded by settlers in the 18th century.

   同义词buildconstitutecreateestablishinaugurateinitiateinstituteorganizeoriginateset upstart

   反义词abolishdemolishdestroydisbanddissolveterminate

2. Base or groundB2formal

   To base something on a particular idea, principle, or fact.

   以…为基础

   • His argument is founded on solid evidence.
   • The theory is founded on years of research.
   • Their relationship is founded on mutual respect.

   同义词basebuildestablishgroundpredicaterestroot