excavate

US /ˈek.skə.veɪt/

UK /ˈek.skə.veɪt/

挖掘, 開鑿

to make a hole or channel by digging

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They plan to excavate the site for ancient artifacts.

他們計劃挖掘該遺址以尋找古代文物。

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The machine can excavate large amounts of earth quickly.

這台機器可以快速挖掘大量的泥土。

發掘, 揭示

to reveal or uncover by digging

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Archaeologists hope to excavate ancient ruins at the site.

考古學家希望在該遺址發掘出古代遺跡。

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The team worked tirelessly to excavate the buried treasure.

團隊不懈努力，挖掘出被埋藏的寶藏。