reveal

vt

• ① 显示;揭发;暴露;透露;泄露(秘密、事实等)
  • He did not reveal his feelings.他没有透露他的感情。
  • He revealed that he had been a spy.他透露他曾是一名间谍。
  • His talent revealed itself.他的才能展露了出来。
  • He revealed the secret to me.他将秘密透露给我。
  • Tests revealed that the food was contaminated.试验显示该食物受到污染。
  • His deed revealed him to be a brave man.他的行为显示他是个勇敢的人。
  • He has revealed himself as a true gentleman.他已显示他是一位真正的君子[绅士]。

• ② 显出
  • The open door revealed her bedroom.开着的门显出她的卧房。
  • The telescope reveals distant galaxies to us.望远镜使我们看到遥远的星云。

• ③ (神)启示,默示