excavate
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/ˈekskəveɪt/
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/ˈekskəveɪt/
to dig in the ground to find old things or buildings that have been buried over time
They plan to excavate the ancient ruins next summer.
彼らは来年の夏に古代遺跡を発掘する予定です。
to make a hole or space by removing dirt
While trying to build a new garden, they had to excavate a big rock.
新しい庭を作ろうとしているとき、彼らは大きな岩を掘り出さなければならなかった。