excavate

US /ˈek.skə.veɪt/

UK /ˈek.skə.veɪt/

挖掘, 开凿

to make a hole or channel by digging

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They plan to excavate the site for ancient artifacts.

他们计划挖掘该遗址以寻找古代文物。

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The machine can excavate large amounts of earth quickly.

这台机器可以快速挖掘大量的泥土。

发掘, 揭示

to reveal or uncover by digging

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Archaeologists hope to excavate ancient ruins at the site.

考古学家希望在该遗址发掘出古代遗迹。

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The team worked tirelessly to excavate the buried treasure.

团队不懈努力，挖掘出被埋藏的宝藏。