finds; found /ˈfaʊnd/ ; finding finds; found /ˈfaʊnd/ ; finding Learner's definition of FIND
1 [+ object]
a : to discover (something or someone) without planning or trying to : to discover (something or someone) by chance(无意或偶然)发现,碰上 -
He found a dollar on the ground.他在地上发现了一美元。
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The well diggers found a number of Native American artifacts.挖井工人发现了一些美洲土著居民的手工艺品。
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She finds [=meets] interesting people wherever she goes.她无论到哪儿都会遇到一些有趣的人。
b ◊ Something or someone that is found in a specified place exists there or lives there.存在于,生活在(某处)
2
[+ object] : to get or discover (something or someone that you are looking for)找到;找回;发现 -
After an hour of searching, I finally found my glasses.找了一个小时,我终于找到了眼镜。
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find a missing person发现失踪的人
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We need to find a suitable person for the job.我们需要找个合适的人来做这份工作。
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I found a job for him. = I found him a job.我给他找了份工作。
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My glasses are nowhere to be found. = I can't find my glasses.我的眼镜怎么都找不到了。
3 [+ object]
a : to discover or learn (something) by studying about it(经过研究)找到,查明 -
She found the answer at last.她终于找到了答案。
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They claim to have found a more efficient way to run the business.他们声称已找到更有效的方法来经营企业。
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researchers trying to find a cure for cancer努力寻找癌症治愈方法的研究者
b : to get (something needed or wanted) by effort努力获得 -
You must find time to do it.你必须挤出时间去做这件事。
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I found a way to pay for college without taking out any loans.我找到了一个不需要任何贷款就能支付大学费用的方法。
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She found the courage to address the crowd.她鼓起勇气向观众讲话。
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I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. = I hope you can find it in yourself to forgive me. [=I hope you can forgive me]我希望你能原谅我。
4 [+ object]
a : to regard (someone or something you have met, seen, experienced, etc.) in a specified way认为;发觉 -
I found him (to be) a very sensible man. = I found him very sensible.我发现他是一个十分明白事理的人。
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Students often find this book (to be) useful.学生常认为这本书有用。
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I find it hard to concentrate [=it is hard for me to concentrate] with that music playing.放着音乐我觉得很难集中精力。
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The travel arrangements were found wanting. [=the travel arrangements were criticized]旅行安排不尽如人意。
b : to be affected by (something) in a specified way感到… c : to feel (a pleasing emotion)感到(愉快) -
He finds pleasure in her company.有她为伴,他感到开心。
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They didn't win, but the team found some satisfaction in having played so well.他们没赢,但打得很精彩,这让大家感到了些许欣慰。
5 [+ object]
a : to discover (someone) in a specified state发现(某人)处于某种状态 -
He found them waiting for him.他发现他们在等他。
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I found her relaxing by the pool.我发现她在水池边休息。
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He was found dead the next morning.第二天早上,人们发现他死了。
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The crisis found them unprepared. [=they were unprepared when the crisis occurred]危机令他们措手不及。
b : to become aware that you are doing something or that you are in a particular place or situation意识到(在做什么或处于某种处境) -
I often find myself thinking about her.我发现自己常想着她。
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When he awoke, he found himself in an unfamiliar room. [=he saw that he was in an unfamiliar room]他醒来时发现自己在一个陌生的房间里。
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I found myself agreeing with him. [=I found that I agreed with him]我发现我和他的看法一致。
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[+ object] : to begin to have (something)开始有… -
The new product found few buyers. [=few people bought it]这种新产品很少有人问津。
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It took a while before his unusual brand of comedy found an audience.他那种别具一格的喜剧过了一段时间才被观众接受。
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These ideas have found approval/favor [=been accepted; become well-liked] among many young people.这些观点受到许多年轻人的赞同/喜欢。
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His doctrines found acceptance [=were accepted] among scholars.他的学说已为学者们所接受。
7 law
a [+ object] : to make a decision about the guilt or innocence of (someone)判有罪(或无罪) b : to decide the result of a court case裁决;判决 [+ object]
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find common cause
— see 1cause
find fault
: to criticize someone or something找碴;挑错 —
usually + with — see also faultfinder
find its mark/target
: to hit a target that was aimed for击中目标 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻
find out
[phrasal verb] 1
find out (something) : to learn (something) by making an effort找出;了解;弄清 -
I'd like to find out more about the school's psychology program.我想多了解些这所学校心理学课程的情况。
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We need to find out where the meeting is being held.我们需要弄清楚会议在哪里举行。
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I don't know when the game starts, but I'll find out.我不知道比赛什么时候开始,但我会弄清楚的。
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find out about (something) : to become aware of (something)注意到;发现 3
find (someone) out : to learn the unpleasant truth about (someone)认清(某人的)真面目 -
He pretended to be a respectable citizen, but we found him out at last.他装作是可敬的市民,但我们最终认清了他的真面目。
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Luckily, he was found out before he could do any harm.幸运的是,他还没来得及实施任何破坏就被发现了。
find yourself
: to learn what you truly value and want in life寻找自我
find your voice
: to begin speaking or expressing your thoughts : to be able to speak or to express yourself as a writer说出自己的意见;能表达自己的看法 -
I couldn't speak for a moment, but then I found my voice.我一时说不出话来,但随后说出了自己的想法。
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a young novelist who has found her voice写出她自己想法的年轻小说家
find your way
1
: to look for and find where you need to go in order to get somewhere找到去某处的路 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 2
: to go or arrive somewhere by chance or after a time of wandering偶然来到;流浪到 2 find /ˈfaɪnd/ noun
plural finds
plural finds
Learner's definition of FIND
[count]
: something or someone that has been found
especially : a valuable person or thing that has been found or discovered被发现的人,发现物(尤指有价值的人或物)