vt.

1. 发现
   She discovered that the man was a quack.

   她发现那人是个庸医。

   Who first discovered America?

   谁最早发现美洲大陆？

2. 发觉；找到
   The lost bike was discovered at the bus stop.

   丢了的自行车在公共汽车站那儿找到了。

v.

1. find unexpectedly or during a search.
   ▸become aware of.
2. be the first to find or observe (a place, substance, or scientific phenomenon).
3. archaic divulge (a secret).