Anh

discovery

gb/dɪskˈʌvɚi/ us/dɪskˈʌvɚi/
B1 Anh
~ 2500
Các nghĩa
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Danh từ B1 event
1

the act of finding something new

When you find or learn about something new for the first time.

Mẫu sử dụng: the discovery of [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'discovery' with 'invention'. An invention is creating something new, while a discovery is finding something that already exists but was unknown.
Từ đồng nghĩa
finding (A general term for something found, but may not imply novelty or significance.) | revelation (Often used for sudden or surprising discoveries, sometimes with emotional impact.)
Từ trái nghĩa
loss (Refers to losing something rather than finding it.) | concealment (Refers to hiding something rather than revealing it.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
scientific discovery |make a discovery |accidental discovery |important discovery |discovery process
Chủ đề
science |exploration |learning |education |core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
  • The discovery of penicillin changed modern medicine.
  • Her discovery of the hidden cave excited the whole team.
  • This archaeological discovery could rewrite history.
  • He made an important discovery about how the engine works.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • The discovery of fire was very important.
  • We were happy about the discovery of a new park.
  • They told us about the discovery of gold.
  • The discovery of a new star made news.
Danh từ B1 entity
2

a thing or fact found for first time

Something new that someone finds or learns about.

Mẫu sử dụng: a discovery in [field/topic]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use 'discovery' instead of 'find' in casual conversation, which can sound too formal.
Từ đồng nghĩa
find (Informal and simple term for something found; less formal than 'discovery'.) | breakthrough (Usually refers to a major or important discovery, especially in science or technology.)
Từ trái nghĩa
known fact (Something already known, not newly found.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
amazing discovery |recent discovery |unexpected discovery
Chủ đề
science |learning |daily life |education |core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
  • The fossil was an exciting discovery for paleontologists.
  • Their latest discovery could help cure the disease.
  • That old letter was a surprising discovery in the attic.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • This book is a new discovery for me.
  • The scientist shared her discovery with the world.
  • We made a fun discovery at the beach.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
discovery
IPA
GB/dɪskˈʌvɚi/
US/dɪskˈʌvɚi/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
dis - cov - ery (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cov)
Các dạng từ
Noun
  • Base: discovery
  • Plural: discoveries, discovery
Họ từ
Forms
discoveries noun
Core family
discover verb A2
Related words
discoverer noun rediscover verb B2 rediscovery noun
Negative and opposite forms
undiscovered adjective
Advanced or less common
discoverable adjective
Cách diễn đạt

accidental discovery

1
/ˌæksədˈɛntəl dɪskˈʌvɚi/
fixed phrase

finding made by accident

Something found by chance, not planned.

Ví dụ
  • The recipe was an accidental discovery during an experiment.
  • Many great inventions started as accidental discoveries.

make a discovery

1
/mˈeɪk ə dɪskˈʌvɚi/
fixed phrase

find something new

To find or learn something for the first time.

Ví dụ
  • Marie Curie made a discovery that changed science.
  • We made a discovery while hiking in the mountains.

scientific discovery

1
/sˌaɪəntˈɪfɪk dɪskˈʌvɚi/
fixed phrase

new finding in science

A new thing or fact found by scientists through research.

Ví dụ
  • The scientific discovery could lead to a new treatment.
  • Many scientific discoveries happen by accident.

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