UK: /rɪˈviːl/ (Note: IPA symbols verified from authoritative sources)
语源 (Etymology)
Origin:
From Middle English revealen, via Old French reveler, ultimately from Latin revelāre ("to uncover, disclose"). The Latin term combines re- (intensive prefix, "completely") and velāre ("to veil, cover"). 中文翻译: 词源来自中古英语 revealen,经古法语 reveler 最终源自拉丁语 revelāre(意为“揭开,透露”)。拉丁语词根由表示“完全”的前缀 re- 和表示“遮盖”的 velāre 组成。
Historical Shift:
First recorded in the 14th century with the meaning "to remove a covering"; evolved by the 16th century to include "to make known something hidden" (semantic specialization toward disclosure). 中文翻译: 最早记录于14世纪,意为“移除覆盖物”;16世纪起引申为“揭露隐藏的事物”(语义向“披露”方向专门化)。
If no record: N/A (well-documented etymology)
解释 (Definition)
中文解释:
动词:揭示,揭露(隐藏的事物);展现,显示(特点或情感)
English (Oxford):
(v.) Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.
(v.) Display or show (something) unexpectedly.
例句 (Example Sentences)
例句 1: "The investigation revealed shocking evidence of corporate fraud."
(调查揭露了令人震惊的企业欺诈证据。) Context: Uncovering hidden information in a formal investigation.
例句 2: "Her smile revealed a hint of nervousness beneath her confident exterior."
(她的微笑在自信外表下透露出一丝紧张。) Context: Displaying a subtle emotion through nonverbal cues.
例句 3:
*"Archaeologists hope the ancient manuscript will reveal insights into daily life in antiquit