| 单词 | discovery |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔AROUND/ROUND〕The team confirmed the discovery of a planet orbiting the star 51 Pegasi. 该小组确认发现了一颗环绕飞马座51这颗恒星运行的行星。朗文写作活用〔BODY〕The search led to the discovery of a headless torso in the woods. 经过搜索，在树林里发现了一具无头尸体。朗文写作活用〔CHANCE〕Wilson hoped his chance discovery would benefit poor families in developing nations. 威尔逊希望自己的偶然发现会造福发展中国家的穷苦家庭。朗文写作活用〔CHANGE/NOT CHANGE〕This discovery made them revise their old ideas. 这一发现使他们改变了原来的想法。朗文写作活用〔CHANGE/NOT CHANGE〕This important discovery has revolutionized our understanding of the universe. 这个重大发现使我们对宇宙的认识发生了根本变化。朗文写作活用〔EMPTY〕A five-block area had to be evacuated following the discovery of 500 pounds of dynamite in a house. 在一栋房子里发现藏有500磅炸药之后，不得不疏散了五个街区的居民。朗文写作活用〔EXCITED/EXCITING〕Doctors are very excited by the discovery. 医生们为这个发现感到非常激动。朗文写作活用〔EXCITED/EXCITING〕Most of the researchers are motivated by the simple thrill of discovery. 多数研究人员的动力都来源于有了发现之后所产生的那种纯粹的喜悦。朗文写作活用〔FIND OUT〕At first I did not realize the importance of my discovery. 起先我没有意识到我这一发现的重要性。朗文写作活用〔FIND〕An important discovery was made by Mendel in the mid-nineteenth century. 19世纪中期门德尔作出了一项重大发现。朗文写作活用〔FIND〕The chance discovery of a blood-stained shirt led to the capture of the killer. 偶然发现一件血迹斑斑的衬衫帮助警方抓获了凶手。朗文写作活用〔Grail〕The discovery is being hailed as The Holy Grail of astronomy.这一发现圆了天文学界的一个梦想。柯林斯高阶〔IMPORTANT〕No-one should underestimate the importance of this discovery. 没有人应该低估这一发现的重要性。朗文写作活用〔IMPORTANT〕This was possibly the most important scientific discovery of the 20th century. 这也许是20世纪最重大的一项科学发现。朗文写作活用〔INTERESTED〕The discovery of the Titanic, twenty miles below the ocean surface, rekindled interest in the ship. 在离海面20英里深的海底发现了泰坦尼克号，于是又引发了人们对这艘船的兴趣。朗文写作活用〔INVENT〕This discovery was to lead to the invention of the nuclear bomb. 这一发现引致了核弹的发明。朗文写作活用〔MEDICAL TREATMENT〕The discovery of penicillin revolutionized Western medicine. 青霉素的发现使西方医学起了革命性的变化。朗文写作活用〔NewWorld〕Christopher Columbus's voyage of discovery to the New World 克里斯托弗‧哥伦布发现新大陆的航程朗文当代〔PROGRESS/MAKE PROGRESS〕The discovery marks a significant technological advance. 这项发现标志着一次重大的技术进步。朗文写作活用〔PROGRESS/MAKE PROGRESS〕The discovery of penicillin was a gigantic step in the treatment of infections. 青霉素的发现在治疗感染方面跨出了巨大的一步。朗文写作活用〔PROVE〕The discovery seems to confirm that people lived here over 10,000 years ago. 此次发现似乎证实，一万多年前此地就有人居住。朗文写作活用〔RESULT〕The discovery of planets orbiting other suns has profound implications. 行星环绕其他恒星的轨道运行的发现具有深远的影响。朗文写作活用〔RICH〕The discovery of oil brought great wealth to the area. 油田的发现给那个地区带来了巨大的财富。朗文写作活用〔RUMOUR〕A major scandal erupted in November 1989, with the discovery that cattle in the UK and Netherlands had been given food contaminated with lead. 1989年11月爆出了一个重大丑闻，英国和荷兰的牛被发现用被铅污染的饲料喂养。朗文写作活用〔SPECIAL〕This discovery is of particular interest to scientists studying the origins of the universe. 这一发现让研究宇宙起源的科学家特别感兴趣。朗文写作活用〔SURE/NOT SURE〕The discovery of a body finally convinced Mrs Hayes that her son was dead. 发现尸体以后，海斯夫人终于相信她儿子死了。朗文写作活用〔TIME〕Newton lived in an age of exploration and discovery. 牛顿生活在一个探索和发现的年代。朗文写作活用〔aboard〕He travelled aboard the space shuttle Discovery.他乘坐“发现”号航天飞机进行太空旅行。麦克米伦高阶〔accidental〕The site was located after the accidental discovery of bones in a field.有人在田地里意外地发现遗骨后，这个遗址才被发现。剑桥高阶〔accident〕A series of lucky accidents led the explorer to his discovery.一连串走运的意外使探险家作出了他的重大发现。英汉大词典〔accident〕The discovery was made almost by accident.这几乎是意外发现。朗文当代〔acclaim〕She was universally/widely/publicly acclaimed for her contribution to the discovery.她对此发现做出的贡献赢得了普遍／广泛／众口一词的赞誉。剑桥高阶〔accredit〕Despite claims from various manufacturers, the discovery must be accredited to one Joseph Wiper.尽管多家制造商声称作出了这项发现, 但这项发现必须归功于一个叫约瑟夫•怀珀的人。外研社新世纪〔accredit〕The discovery of distillation is usually accredited to the Arabs of the 11th century.通常认为，蒸馏法是阿拉伯人在 11 世纪发明的。牛津高阶〔acquaint〕She acquainted us with her discovery.她向我们介绍她的发现。牛津同义词〔add fuel to the fire〕The discovery that the government was aware of the cover-up has really added fuel to the fire.人们发现政府对这起隐瞒事件早已知情，这真是火上浇油。剑桥高阶〔agog〕The discovery set scientists agog.那一发现使科学家们瞠目结舌。英汉大词典〔aid〕His research aided in the discovery of a new treatment for cancer.他的研究为癌症新疗法的发现做出了贡献。韦氏高阶〔anticipate〕The Chinese anticipated the European discovery of gunpowder.中国人早于欧洲人发明了火药。英汉大词典〔atomic age〕The current era as characterized by the discovery, technological applications, and sociopolitical consequences of nuclear energy.原子时代：现今时代，特征是原子能的发现、科技应用、以及导致的社会政治后果美国传统〔authorship〕The authorship of the discovery is disputed.这一发现该归于谁尚无定论。英汉大词典〔background〕Gary provided the background story for his discovery of the missing painting.加里讲述了是在什么情况下发现这幅丢失的画的。外研社新世纪〔base〕The new discovery became the base for further research.这项新发现为进一步研究奠定了基础。外研社新世纪〔bedrock〕The discovery may, if verified, shake physics at its bedrock.这一发现假如得到证实,可能动摇物理学的基础。英汉大词典〔belated〕She received belated recognition for her scientific discovery.她的科学发现获得了姗姗来迟的认可。韦氏高阶〔benefit〕The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.石油的发现给该镇带来很多利益。剑桥高阶〔bonanza〕The discovery proved to be a bonanza for scientists.这一发现证明是科学家们的福音。韦氏高阶〔boom〕The town boomed with the discovery of gold.该镇因发现黄金而突趋繁荣。文馨英汉〔bring〕The discovery of gold brought thousands of people to the Transvaal.由于发现了金子，成千上万人涌向德兰士瓦。朗文当代〔brink〕Scientists are on the brink of making a major new discovery.科学家即将取得重大新发现。牛津搭配〔brink〕Scientists are on the brink of making a major new discovery.科学家很快就会有新的重大发现。牛津高阶〔canine〕The discovery of the canine carcasses is still under investigation.发现类犬尸体一事仍在调查。外研社新世纪〔cast〕The discovery of the dinosaur skeleton has cast light on why they became extinct.恐龙骨架的发现使人们对于恐龙灭绝的原因有了一些认识。剑桥高阶〔cogitable〕Since the discovery of the vaccine, annihilation of the disease is at last cogitable.自从发现疫苗，消灭疾病终于是可以想象的美国传统〔comment〕The discovery is hardly commented by the press.这一发现报界几乎没有加以评论。英汉大词典〔commercial〕Gibbons failed to see the commercial value of his discovery.吉本斯没有意识到自己的发现所具有的商业价值。朗文当代〔confirmation〕This discovery was a well-timed confirmation of Darwin's theory.这一发现是对达尔文理论时机恰到好处的证明。外研社新世纪〔control〕This is Mission Control calling the space shuttle Discovery.地面指挥中心现在呼叫航天飞机“发现号”。牛津高阶〔cosmic〕The discovery caused a cosmic shift in people's views of the world.这一发现使人们的世界观发生了巨大转变。韦氏高阶〔credit ... with〕She credited herself with the discovery.她把那项发现归功于她自己。21世纪英汉〔credit〕They were given credit for the discovery.他们因这一发现而受到表彰。韦氏高阶〔culminate〕Their efforts have culminated in the discovery of a new cancer treatment.经过努力，他们终于发现了一种癌症新疗法。韦氏高阶〔curtain〕He lifted the curtain on a new scientific discovery.他透露了一项新的科学发现。英汉大词典〔day〕It's been 100 years to the day since their great discovery.今年是他们伟大发现的100周年。韦氏高阶〔describe〕She described her childhood as a time of wonder and discovery.她将她的少年时代描绘成一个充满幻想和发现的时期美国传统〔diligent〕The discovery was made after years of diligent research.这一发现是数年潜心研究的成果。剑桥高阶〔discovery〕For fear of discovery he changed his lodgings every night.为了怕被人发现,他每夜换一个住宿的地方。英汉大词典〔discovery〕He saw life as a voyage of discovery.他把生命看作是一次探索未知世界的航行。牛津高阶〔discovery〕I felt I'd made an incredible discovery.我觉得我有一个天大的发现。柯林斯高阶〔discovery〕Reporters made the shocking discovery that the governor had been unfaithful to his wife.记者们揭露了州长对其妻子不忠的惊人丑闻。韦氏高阶〔discovery〕Scientists announced the discovery of a new species of plant.科学家们宣布发现了一个新的植物物种。韦氏高阶〔discovery〕Scientists have made an important discovery.科学家们有了一项重大发现。外研社新世纪〔discovery〕That young pianist was the discovery of a famous conductor.那年轻的钢琴家是一位著名乐队指挥发现的人才。英汉大词典〔discovery〕The discovery of a body in the undergrowth started a murder enquiry.在灌木丛中发现的尸体引发了一场凶杀案调查。剑桥高阶〔discovery〕The discovery of adrenalin came about by accident.肾上腺素的发现纯属偶然。外研社新世纪〔discovery〕The award recognizes distinction in exploration, discovery, and research.该奖项表彰在探索、发现和研究方面的卓越贡献。麦克米伦高阶〔discovery〕The fascination of discovery has never left him.他一直迷恋发现的魅力。外研社新世纪〔discovery〕The fascination of discovery has never left him.他一直迷恋发现的魅力。柯林斯高阶〔discovery〕The story tells of a man's journey of personal discovery.这个故事讲述一名男子的个人探索之旅。牛津搭配〔discovery〕There may be many unexpected treasures awaiting discovery.可能有意想不到的丰富宝藏等待被发现。牛津搭配〔discovery〕To tour Sri Lanka is to take a voyage of discovery through a land of endless variety.在斯里兰卡旅行就像是在一片变幻无穷的土地上进行探索之旅。牛津搭配〔door〕The discovery may unlock the door to a cure for the disease.这一发现可能开启治愈这种疾病的大门。韦氏高阶〔due〕The discovery of the law is due to Newton.这条定律是由牛顿发现的。英汉大词典〔elate〕The discovery has elated researchers.这个发现让研究人员欣喜若狂。韦氏高阶〔electrify〕News of the discovery has electrified scientists worldwide.有关这一发现的消息使全世界的科学家都激动不已。麦克米伦高阶〔elliptical〕Kepler published his discovery of the elliptical orbits of planets in 1609.1609 年开普勒公布了他的发现，认为行星轨道为椭圆形。朗文当代〔embolden〕The Prime Minister was steadily emboldened by the discovery that he faced no opposition.发现自己并未遭到反对, 首相渐渐有了信心。外研社新世纪〔epic〕Columbus's epic voyage of discovery.哥伦布伟大的发现之旅柯林斯高阶〔era〕The discovery of antibiotics marked an era in modern medicine.抗菌素的发现标志着现代医学时代的开端。外研社新世纪〔espial〕A taking notice of something; a discovery.觉察：注意到某事；发现美国传统〔exploit〕She was eager to exploit her discovery commercially.她渴望为自己的发现找到商业上的用途。牛津搭配〔exultant〕Researchers are exultant over/about the new discovery.研究人员为这一新发现欢欣鼓舞。韦氏高阶〔face〕This discovery changed the whole face of science.这一发现改变了科学的整个面貌。牛津搭配〔fact-finding〕Discovery or determination of facts or accurate information.实地调查：事实或正确信息的发现或测定美国传统〔fasten〕The discovery has fastened public attention on the possibilities of DNA analysis for resolving mysteries.这一发现将公众的注意力集中在用 DNA 分析技术来解开谜团的可能性上。柯林斯高阶〔fear〕The thief passed the day in fear of discovery.那小偷整天提心吊胆怕被发现。英汉大词典〔field〕This discovery has opened up a whole new field of research.这个发现开辟了一个全新的研究领域。牛津搭配〔field〕This discovery has opened up a whole new field of research.这个发现开辟了一个崭新的研究领域。牛津高阶〔find〕His discovery was hailed as the botanical find of the century.他的发现被誉为本世纪植物学的最重大发现。柯林斯高阶〔flow from〕Many benefits will flow from this discovery.这项发现将带来许多好处。21世纪英汉〔fluke〕The discovery was a fluke.那次发现事出偶然。英汉大词典〔fluke〕The discovery was something of a fluke.这个发现可以说是个意外。外研社新世纪〔fluke〕The discovery was something of a fluke.这个发现多少有点机缘巧合。柯林斯高阶〔fore〕Various ecological issues have come to the fore since the discovery of the hole in the earth's ozone layer.自从发现地球臭氧层空洞以来，各种生态问题成为公众关注的热点。剑桥高阶〔go down in history〕The discovery of the structure of DNA will go down in history.*DNA结构的发现将载入史册。韦氏高阶〔go〕He went by the name of Baker to avoid discovery by the police.为逃避警方的耳目,他化名贝克。英汉大词典〔grim〕Hikers made a grim discovery when they came across a dead body in the woods.远足者在树林里惊恐地发现了一具尸体。韦氏高阶〔head〕News of the discovery turned the scientific world on its head.有关这个发现的消息使科学界陷入一片混乱。韦氏高阶〔herald〕Their discovery could herald a cure for some forms of impotence.他们的发现可能预示着为某些类型的阳痿找到了医治方法。柯林斯高阶〔herald〕Their discovery could herald a cure for some forms of impotence.他们的发现可能预示着某些阳痿病症有了治愈之法。外研社新世纪〔hourly〕He lived in hourly dread of discovery.他时时刻刻担心被人发觉。英汉大词典〔incidental〕The discovery was incidental to their main research.这一发现是他们主要研究中的附带收获。牛津高阶〔journey〕My films try to describe a journey of discovery, both for myself and the watcher.我的电影试图为我自己和看电影的人描述一段自我发现之旅。外研社新世纪〔landmark〕The discovery of penicillin was a landmark in medicine.青霉素的发现是医药界的里程碑。外研社新世纪〔launch out〕The ship launched out on a voyage of discovery.这艘船开始进行探测航行。21世纪英汉〔locality〕Following the discovery of the explosives the president cancelled his visit to the locality.发现炸药后，总统取消了对该地的访问。柯林斯高阶〔making〕This discovery may yet be the making of him.这次的发现也许会成为他成功的契机。柯林斯高阶〔much〕The press made much of the discovery.新闻界对这个发现大事宣传。朗文当代〔nomothetic〕Of or relating to the study or discovery of general scientific laws.属于或关于研究或发现普遍性科学规律的美国传统〔open up〕This discovery opens up the possibility of new research.这次发现为新的研究提供了可能。韦氏高阶〔parturient〕About to produce or come forth with something, such as an idea or a discovery.酝酿的：即将产生或涌现出某事（如思想或发现）的美国传统〔pave the way for (something or someone)〕The discovery paves the way for the development of effective new treatments.这个发现为发展新的有效治疗方法铺平了道路。韦氏高阶〔pay dirt〕Informal A useful or profitable discovery or venture.【非正式用语】 有用的或有价值的发现或冒险事业美国传统〔perceive〕This discovery was perceived as a major breakthr ough.这一发现被视为一项重大突破。牛津高阶〔perturbation〕Perturbations in the orbit of the planet Uranus led to the discovery of Neptune in 1846.天王星轨道的摄动使人们于1846年发现了海王星。剑桥高阶〔play〕He played down his part in the discovery.他故意贬低自己在这一发现中所起的作用。英汉大词典〔point of view〕Looking at it from a scientific point of view, the discovery is extremely important.从科学的角度来看，这个发现极为重要。麦克米伦高阶〔preface〕The accident was the preface to a great scientific discovery.这一偶然事件成了一项重大科学发现的先声。英汉大词典〔profoundly〕The discovery is profoundly important.这个发现非常重要。韦氏高阶〔prospecting〕The discovery of gold brought a flood of prospectors into the Territories.金子的发现吸引了大量的勘探者进入这些地区。柯林斯高阶〔prospector〕The discovery of gold brought a flood of prospectors into the Territories.金子的发现吸引了大量的勘探者进入这些地区。外研社新世纪〔puzzle〕With this discovery, the final piece of the puzzle fell into place.随着这个发现, 难题最终迎刃而解。外研社新世纪〔relate〕Archaeologists hope to relate the discovery with the arrival of Vikings in the area in the tenth century.考古学家希望把这些发现与公元十世纪维京人的到来联系起来。剑桥高阶〔repetition〕Collins wants to avoid repetition of the confusion that followed the discovery in 1989 of the cystic fibrosis gene.科林斯想要避免1989年发现囊肿性纤维化致病基因后的那种混乱局面再次出现。柯林斯高阶〔reserve〕This discovery was reserved to our times.这一发现只有到我们这个时代才有可能。英汉大词典〔resolve〕This discovery resolved us to go (或 on going) there.这一发现使我们决定上那儿去。英汉大词典〔retrial〕The discovery of new evidence forced a retrial.由于发现了新的证据，案件不得不重审。剑桥高阶〔right〕He claimed full rights over the discovery.他要求得到这项发现的所有权利。牛津搭配〔ring in〕The policeman rang in to report his new discovery.这位警察给本部打电话报告他的新发现。21世纪英汉〔rocket〕His discovery rocketed him to stardom.他的发现使他一举成名。麦克米伦高阶〔seal〕The discovery of new evidence sealed his fate(= nothing could prevent what was going to happen to him).新发现的证据决定了他的命运。牛津高阶〔sensation〕The new discovery was a great sensation.这项新发现是轰动一时的事件。英汉大词典〔set forth〕In 1492 Christopher Columbus set forth on his epic voyage of discovery.1492年, 克里斯托弗•哥伦布启程开始了他发现之旅的壮举。外研社新世纪〔set forth〕It was during the reign of Queen Isabella that Christopher Columbus set forth on his epic voyage of discovery.正是在伊莎贝拉女王统治时期克里斯托弗·哥伦布开始了他伟大的发现之旅。柯林斯高阶〔shake〕This discovery may shake (up) traditional theories on how mountains are formed.这个发现可能会动摇关于山脉形成的传统理论。剑桥高阶〔shocker〕The last shocker was the discovery that the judge had been taking bribes.最最令人震惊的莫过于发现法官一直在受贿。英汉大词典〔shocking〕The fact that he was married to another woman was a shocking discovery. = It was shocking to discover that he was married to another woman.他跟另一个女人结婚了，这可是个令人震惊的发现。韦氏高阶〔significance〕The discovery of the new drug is of great significance for/to people suffering from heart problems.这种新药的发现对心脏病患者来说具有重要意义。剑桥高阶〔significant〕What makes this discovery significant is that it goes against our theory.这一发现的重要意义在于它与我们的理论背道而驰。牛津搭配〔skyrocket〕Wheat prices skyrocketed. Discovery of oil here has skyrocketed land values.小麦价格猛涨。在这里发现了石油使土地价值大幅度上升美国传统〔start〕Their discovery could be the start of something big.他们的发现也许是某个重大发现的开端。韦氏高阶〔step〕The discovery of penicillin was a major step forward in the treatment of infections.青霉素的发现在治疗感染方面是一个重大进展。朗文当代〔stimulus〕The discovery of oil acted as a stimulus to industrial development.石油的发现对工业发展是一个促进因素。朗文当代〔stir〕The discovery caused something of a stir among physicists.这个发现在物理学家当中引起了几分轰动。牛津搭配〔story〕The book is about the discovery of DNA – it's a marvellous story.斯托蒙特大楼（即北爱尔兰议会大厦）麦克米伦高阶〔stream〕The discovery triggered a stream of readers' letters.这一发现引来了读者接二连三的来信。外研社新世纪〔through〕The discovery of adrenalin came about through a mistake.肾上腺素的发现是源于一次错误。外研社新世纪〔treasure-trove〕A discovery of great value.有很大价值的发现美国传统〔unfix〕Their new discovery unfixed all established notions.他们的新发现动摇了一切固有观念。21世纪英汉〔unheard〕A vast treasure trove of virtually unheard melody awaits discovery by this new audience.大量不为人知的优美旋律正等着这批新听众来发掘。外研社新世纪〔unravel〕The discovery will help scientists unravel the mystery of the Ice Age.这一发现将有助于科学家揭开冰川时代的奥秘。牛津高阶〔validate〕This discovery seems to validate the claims of popular astrology.这个发现似乎能印证流行占星术的一些说法。外研社新世纪〔vault〕He vaulted to fame on the strength of his discovery.由于他的发现,他一举成名。英汉大词典〔voyage〕Going to college can be a voyage of discovery.上大学可能是一次发现之旅。牛津搭配〔voyage〕The events of a journey of exploration or discovery considered as material for a narrative.旅程：作为叙事材料的探险旅行事件美国传统〔voyage〕The first year of a loving relationship is a voyage (= period) of discovery.谈恋爱的第一年是彼此了解的阶段。剑桥高阶〔word〕Word of the discovery caused a stir among astronomers.关于这项新发现的消息在天文学家当中引起了轰动。剑桥高阶Christopher Columbus's momentous discovery 克里斯托夫·哥伦布的重大发现剑桥国际Drug dealers /(Br also) Drugs dealers (= People who sell drugs) are threatened with the death penalty, but the risk of discovery is slight.贩卖毒品的人有被处死刑的危险，但被发现的可能性极小。剑桥国际I congratulate you on your great discovery. 我祝贺你的伟大发现。译典通In 1492, Columbus set out on the voyage of exploration which led to his discovery of the New World. [U] 1492 年，哥伦布启程通往他发现新大陆的探险航行。剑桥国际Perturbations in the orbit of the planet Uranus led to the discovery of Neptune in 1846.天王星轨道的摄动使人们1864年发现海王星。剑桥国际Scientists are on the brink of (= extremely close to) a major new discovery.科学家们即将作出新的重大发现。剑桥国际Security at the airport has been enhanced following the discovery of a bomb there.在机场发现一枚炸弹后，其安全措施已予加强。剑桥国际She was universally / widely / publicly acclaimed for her contribution to the discovery.她在这一发现中所做的贡献得到了普遍的/广泛的/公众的称赞。剑桥国际So often in science the same discovery seems to be made independently at more or less the same time in different places.科学中相同的发现经常好像是在几乎同时但地方不同独立地作出的。剑桥国际The discovery of a body in the undergrowth started a murder enquiry.矮树丛中发现一具尸体，谋杀调查就此开始。剑桥国际The discovery of ancient paintings on the walls of the church put the little village on the map. 在教堂的墙上发现了古代的壁画，使那个村庄出了名。译典通The discovery of new evidence forced a retrial.新证据的发现迫使进行复审。剑桥国际The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.石油的发现给该镇带来很多利益。剑桥国际The discovery of penicillin made curing infections suddenly seem trivial.青霉素的发现陡然使医治感染似乎变得轻而易举了。剑桥国际The discovery of the drug could be an important step in our fight against cancer.发现这种药可能是战胜癌症走出的重要一步。剑桥国际The discovery of this diary is very important as it reveals some of her innermost secrets.这本日记的发现对了解一些她的内心秘密是非常重要的。剑桥国际The discovery that he has been involved in illegal trading has seriously deflated his reputation.他曾参与不法交易的这一发现严重降低了他的声望。剑桥国际The discovery that the government was aware of the cover-up has really added fuel to the fire / flames (=made a bad situation worse).当人们发现政府知道这掩饰丑闻的事，这可真是火上浇油。剑桥国际The discovery was a happy accident. 这一发现出人意料，令人高兴。译典通The discovery was hailed as the scientific sensation of the century. 这一发现被誉为本世纪科学上的轰动事件。译典通The discovery was made after years of diligent research.经多年潜心研究作出此发现。剑桥国际The Chinese anticipated the European discovery of gunpowder. 中国人先于欧洲人发现火药。译典通The accident was the preface to a great scientific discovery. 这一偶然事件成了一项重大科学发现的前奏。译典通The authorship of the discovery is disputed. 这一发现归谁尚有争议。译典通The exposure (= discovery and reporting) of the minister's love affair forced him to resign.部长风流韵事的曝光迫其辞职。剑桥国际The grafter was constantly haunted by fear of discovery. 那收贿人因怕被人发觉而经常提心吊胆。译典通The site was located after the accidental discovery of bones in a field.在野地里意外地发现了遗骸之后，遗址被找到了。剑桥国际They lived in hourly dread of discovery. 他们时时刻刻担心被人发觉。译典通They reported the discovery that honey bees discriminate between full and half sisters.他们报告发现说，蜜蜂能分辨出亲姐妹和半亲姐妹（同父异母或同母异父的）。剑桥国际This discovery may shake (up) traditional theories on how mountains are formed.这个发现有可能动摇传统的关于山脉是如何形成的理论。剑桥国际Various ecological issues have come to the fore since the discovery of the hole in the Earth's ozone layer.自从发现地球臭氧层的空洞以来，各种各样的生态问题受到了公众关注。剑桥国际We are on the scent of an important discovery. 我们掌握了一条可能导致重要发现的线索。译典通Word of the discovery caused a stir among astronomers.这一发现的消息在天文学家中引起了一场轰动。剑桥国际 |
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