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reveal

UK /rɪˈviːl/US /rɪˈviːl/

词源

源自中古英语 'revelen',来自古法语 'reveler',最终源于拉丁语 'revelare',意为 '揭开' 或 '揭露'。

verb

❶ 展示或披露之前隐藏或未知的事物,通常指信息、秘密或真相被公开。

“The investigation revealed new evidence about the crime.”

(调查揭示了关于这起犯罪的新证据。)

“She revealed her true feelings in the letter.”

(她在信中透露了自己的真实感受。)

❶ 展示或暴露某物,使其可见或公开。

“The curtain rose to reveal a stunning stage set.”

(帷幕升起,展现出一个令人惊叹的舞台布景。)

“He lifted the cloth to reveal a beautiful painting.”

(他掀起布帘,露出一幅美丽的画作。)

同义词:disclose, uncover, expose, show, divulge

noun

❶ 揭示或披露的行为,通常指在戏剧、电影或电视节目中的关键情节揭露。

“The final reveal of the murderer shocked the audience.”

(凶手的最终揭露让观众震惊。)

“The show saved its biggest reveal for the season finale.”

(节目把最大的揭秘留到了季终集。)

同义词:disclosure, unveiling, exposure, announcement

常见短语

reveal itself — 指某事物或真相自然地显现或变得明显,无需人为干预。

“Over time, the truth will reveal itself.”

(随着时间的推移,真相会自然显现。)

reveal all — 指完全披露或展示所有信息或内容,通常用于描述彻底的坦白或展示。

“In her memoir, she reveals all about her early struggles.”

(在她的回忆录中,她完全披露了自己早期的奋斗经历。)