과거의 유물이나 유적을 찾아내기 위해 땅을 파는 행위
The process of digging in the ground to find and remove objects from the past, such as artifacts or ruins.
예문:
"The excavation of the burial mound provided new insights into Bronze Age rituals."
"Archaeologists must document every step of the excavation process with precision."
건설, 광업 또는 기초 공사를 위해 흙이나 바위를 파내는 작업
The act of digging or removing earth and rock, typically for construction, mining, or building foundations.
예문:
"The contractor estimated the cost of the site excavation and grading for the new mall."
"Safety regulations require shoring for any excavation deeper than five feet."
땅을 파서 만들어진 구덩이, 빈 공간 또는 장소
A hole, cavity, or site that has been created by digging.
예문:
"Fencing was installed around the deep excavation to prevent accidents."
"The excavation revealed several layers of geological history in the cliffside."
신체 부위, 장기 또는 치아에 생긴 자연적 혹은 병적인 빈 공간
A natural or pathological cavity or hollow in a body part, organ, or tooth.
예문:
"The physiological excavation of the optic disc was within normal limits."
"The dentist noted a small excavation in the enamel that required a filling."