excavation
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/ˌekskəˈveɪʃn/
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/ˌekskəˈveɪʃn/
The process of digging up the ground to find old things that have been buried over time.
During the excavation, they found ancient pottery pieces.
発掘中に、彼らは古代の陶器の破片を見つけました。
A place where digging is done to find ancient objects or buildings.
Children were excited to visit the excavation and see what was discovered.
子供たちは発掘現場を訪れ、何が発見されたかを見るのに興奮していました。
The action of digging, usually by machines.
The excavation for the new building's foundation has started.
新しい建物の基礎のための掘削が始まりました。