unearth
verb
UK/ʌnˈɜːθ/
US/ʌnˈɝːθ/
Definitions of unearth verb
- Transitive(及物动词)
to discover something by digging it out of the ground
挖掘；掘出；使出土
Construction at the site was suspended after the discovery of human remains this month.
本月发现人类遗骸后，该建筑工地的施工被暂停。
Archaeologists unearthed exquisite pottery at the ancient site.
考古学家在古代遗址挖掘出精美的陶器。
After careful digging, they unearthed an old treasure chest in the garden.
经过仔细挖掘，他们在花园里挖出了一个古老的宝箱。
- Transitive(及物动词)
to find something, such as proof or information, after a thorough search or investigation
发掘；发现
A journalist successfully unearthed evidence of corruption within the government.
一名记者成功地揭露了政府内部的腐败证据。
After a thorough investigation, the police unearthed new leads related to the case.
经过彻底调查，警方发现了与案件相关的新线索。
The company hired consultants to unearth potential market opportunities.
公司聘请了顾问来挖掘潜在的市场机会。