1. | [t] （意外或偶然地）发现，碰到to discover sb/sth unexpectedly or by chance |
Look what I've found! 看我发现了什么！ | |
We've found a great new restaurant near the office. 我们在办公处附近发现了一家挺好的新餐馆。 | |
A whale was found washed up on the shore. 一头鲸被发现冲到了岸上。 |
2. | [t] 找到；找回to get back sth/sb that was lost after searching for it/them |
Can you find my bag for me? 你能帮我找我的包吗？ | |
Can you find me my bag? 你能帮我找我的包吗？ | |
I wanted to talk to him but he was nowhere to be found . 我想和他谈谈，但哪儿也找不到他。 | |
The child was found safe and well. 小孩找到了，安然无恙。 |
3. | [t] （经寻找、研究或思考）发现，查明，找出，求得to discover sth/sb by searching, studying or thinking carefully |
scientists trying to find a cure for cancer 努力寻找癌症疗法的科学家 | |
I managed to find a solution to the problem. 我设法找出了解决问题的办法。 | |
I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject. 在这个课题上要提出什么新看法，我有困难。 | |
Have they found anyone to replace her yet? 他们找到了代替她的人没有？ | |
Can you find a hotel for me? 你能给我找一家旅馆吗？ | |
Can you find me a hotel? 你能给我找一家旅馆吗？ |
4. | [t] 发现（某事属实）to discover that sth is true after you have tried it, tested it or experienced it |
I find (that) it pays to be honest. 我发现老实人不吃亏。 | |
The report found that 30% of the firms studied had failed within a year. 据报告称，调查过的公司有 30% 一年内倒闭了。 | |
We found the beds very comfortable. 我们发现这些床非常舒适。 | |
They found him to be charming. 他们觉得他很招人喜欢。 | |
Her blood was found to contain poison. 她的血液中发现有毒素。 | |
It was found that her blood contained poison. 她的血液中发现有毒素。 |
5. | [t] 认为；感到to have a particular feeling or opinion about sth |
You may find your illness hard to accept. 你可能觉得难以接受自己患病。 | |
You may find it hard to accept your illness. 你可能觉得难以接受自己患病。 | |
I find it amazing that they're still together. 他们还在一起，这使我大吃一惊。 | |
She finds it a strain to meet new people. 她和生人见面总感到局促不安。 |
6. | [t] ~ sth 现有（可用）to have sth available so that you can use it |
I keep meaning to write, but never seem to find (the) time. 我一直打算写信，但似乎总找不到时间。 | |
How are we going to find £5 000 for a car? 我们哪里有 5 000 英镑买车呢？ |
7. | [t] （尤指意外地）发现，发觉（处于某状态、在做某事）to discover sb/sth/yourself doing sth or in a particular situation, especially when this is unexpected |
She woke up and found herself in a hospital bed. 她醒来发觉自己躺在医院的床上。 | |
We came home and found him asleep on the sofa. 我们回到家发现他在沙发上睡着了。 | |
I suddenly found myself running down the street. 我不知不觉突然在街上跑了起来。 | |
I was disappointed to find that they had left already. 我发现他们已经离开了，觉得很失望。 |
8. | [t] ~ sth 自然到达；达到to arrive at sth naturally; to reach sth |
Water will always find its own level. 水总会自行流平。 | |
Most of the money finds its way to the people who need it. 多数的钱都会辗转传到需要的人的手中。 | |
The criticism found its mark(= had the effect intended) . 批评击中了要害。 |
9. | [t] ~ sth + adv./prep. （在某处）存在，生长used to say that sth exists, grows, etc. somewhere |
These flowers are found only in Africa. 这些花仅见于非洲。 | |
You'll find this style of architecture all over the town. 全城到处可见这种风格的建筑。 |
10. | [t][i] 裁决；判决to make a particular decision in a court case |
The jury found him guilty. 陪审团裁决他有罪。 | |
How do you find the accused? 你如何裁定被告？ | |
The court found in her favour. 法庭判决对她有利。 |
I only recently joined the firm so I'm still finding my feet. 我最近才加入这家公司，所以还在适应过程中。 |
I only recently joined the firm so I'm still finding my feet. 我最近才加入这家公司，所以还在适应过程中。 |
Can you find it in your heart to forgive her? 你能够做到宽恕她吗？ | |
He couldn't find it in himself to trust anyone again. 他再也不愿意相信任何人了。 |
Can you find it in your heart to forgive her? 你能够做到宽恕她吗？ | |
He couldn't find it in himself to trust anyone again. 他再也不愿意相信任何人了。 |
I hope you can find your way home. 希望你能找到回家的路。 |
I hope you can find your way home. 希望你能找到回家的路。 |
He eventually found his way into acting. 他弄到最后竟干起了演艺这一行。 |
He eventually found his way into acting. 他弄到最后竟干起了演艺这一行。 |
