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unveiling

UK //ʌnˈveɪlɪŋ//US //ʌnˈveɪlɪŋ//

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。)

同义词:revealing, disclosure, presentation, launch, exposure

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。)

同义词:reveal, disclose, expose, present, introduce

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。)