Definition (挖掘)
to remove something from the ground using digging techniques
掘出；挖出
The archaeologists dug up many valuable artifacts at the ancient site.
考古学家在古代遗址挖出了许多有价值的文物。
The kids dug up an old toy from the sandpile.
孩子们从沙堆里挖出了一个旧玩具。
They plan to dig up that area in the backyard to locate the underground pipes.
他们计划在后院挖开那片区域，找到地下管道。
to create an opening or disturb the earth with a tool or machinery
开挖；挖墓
The crew is digging up the ground to perform repairs on the pipeline.
工作人员正在挖掘地面以进行管道的维修。
The heavy rain caused some areas of the road to be dug up, resulting in traffic jams.
大雨导致部分道路被挖开，造成了交通堵塞。
We had to dig up the ground ruthlessly while moving the old house's foundation.
我们在移动旧房子的地基时不得不无情地挖掘地面。