
unveiling
词源
源自中古英语 'unveilen',由前缀 'un-'(表示相反动作)和 'veil'(遮盖)组成,字面意思为'去除遮盖物'。
noun
❶ 指首次公开或展示某物的重要场合,常用于新产品发布、艺术品展览或纪念碑揭幕等正式场景。
“The unveiling of the new sculpture attracted hundreds of art lovers.”
(新雕塑的揭幕仪式吸引了数百名艺术爱好者。)
“We attended the unveiling ceremony of the historical monument.”
(我们参加了这座历史纪念碑的揭幕仪式。)
❶ 指揭露或揭示之前被隐藏的事物或真相,带有突然或戏剧性的意味。
“The documentary's unveiling of corporate corruption shocked the public.”
(这部纪录片揭露的企业腐败震惊了公众。)
“Her autobiography contained the unveiling of many family secrets.”
(她的自传揭示了许多家庭秘密。)
verb
❶ 表示正式展示或首次公开某物,通常用于重要产品或艺术品的发布场景。
“The artist will be unveiling her new collection at the exhibition.”
(这位艺术家将在展览会上首次展出她的新作品集。)
“The company is unveiling a revolutionary electric car next week.”
(该公司将于下周发布一款革命性的电动汽车。)
❶ 表示揭露或暴露之前被隐藏的事物,常用于真相、秘密或意图的揭示。
“The investigation unveiled a network of illegal activities.”
(调查揭露了一个非法活动网络。)
“Her research unveiled surprising facts about the ancient civilization.”
(她的研究揭示了关于这个古代文明的惊人事实。)
常见短语
official unveiling — 指正式的揭幕或发布活动,通常有仪式和媒体参与。
“The official unveiling of the monument will take place on Independence Day.”
(这座纪念碑的正式揭幕仪式将在独立日举行。)
unveiling ceremony — 专门为首次展示某物而举行的正式仪式。
“Dignitaries from around the world attended the unveiling ceremony of the peace statue.”
(来自世界各地的政要出席了和平雕像的揭幕仪式。)