구멍이나 터널 등을 파거나 뚫어서 만들다.
To make a hole, tunnel, or cavity by digging or hollowing out.
예문:
"The construction crew had to excavate a deep trench for the drainage system."
"Small animals often excavate burrows under the roots of old trees."
흙이나 모래 따위의 물질을 땅에서 파내다.
To remove earth, sand, or other material from the ground by digging.
예문:
"Tons of gravel were excavated from the site to make room for the foundation."
"They used heavy machinery to excavate the loose soil near the riverbank."
유적이나 유물을 찾기 위해 흙을 제거하여 체계적으로 발굴하다.
To systematically uncover buried remains or artifacts by removing earth.
예문:
"Archaeologists began to excavate the site where the ancient city once stood."
"Several bronze artifacts were excavated during the summer field project."