发掘

fā jué

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to excavate
(fig.) to unearth

Definition

挖掘，挖出；引申为发现、探索（隐藏的或未被发现的事物）。

to excavate; to unearth; to discover (hidden or undiscovered things).

Usage

可用于考古挖掘，也可用于比喻发现人才、资源、潜力等。

Used literally for archaeological excavation, and metaphorically for discovering talents, resources, potential, etc.

Examples

1 考古学家正在发掘古代遗址。 (Archaeologists are excavating an ancient site.)
2 公司努力发掘员工的内在潜力。 (The company strives to tap into employees' potential.)
3 我们需要发掘新的市场机会。 (We need to discover new market opportunities.)
4 这部小说发掘了人性深处的秘密。 (This novel uncovers the secrets deep within human nature.)
5 利用现代技术发掘地下水资源。 (Use modern technology to explore groundwater resources.)
6 他们一直在发掘新的客户。 (They have been finding new customers.)

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