reveal¹ ◙ verb 1. [with obj.] make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others • （先前未知或秘密信息）透露，暴露，泄露，揭露 »Brenda was forced to reveal Robbie's whereabouts. 布伦达被迫说出了罗比的下落。 »[with clause] he revealed that he and his children had received death threats. 他透露说他和孩子们受到了死亡恐吓。 cause or allow (something) to be seen • 使显露，展现，显示 »the clouds were breaking up to reveal a clear blue sky. 云正在消散，露出了湛蓝的天空。 make (something) known to humans by divine or supernatural means • （通过神或超自然手段）启示 »the truth revealed at the Incarnation. 道成肉身所启示的真理。
【派生】
♦ revealable adjective ♦ revealer noun
【语源】
1. late Middle English: from Old French reveler or Latin revelare, from re- 'again' (expressing reversal) + velum 'veil'reveal² ◙ noun 1. either side surface of an aperture in a wall for a door or window • （门或窗）口帮，侧墙面，窗侧，门侧
【语源】
1. late 17th cent.: from obsolete revale 'to lower', from Old French revaler, from re- 'back' + avaler 'go down, sink'