revelation
/ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/
CEFR level C1Topic MediaWord #6969 in the learning path
惊人的发现；被揭露的事
Definitions
n. A surprising fact that becomes known.
惊人的发现；被揭露的事
n. The act of making previously hidden information known.
揭露；披露
Example
His revelation about the hidden garden surprised us all.
他透露的那个隐秘花园让我们都很惊讶。
Recent revelations about industrial pollution have increased public pressure for stricter environmental regulations and greater corporate transparency.
近期披露的工业污染问题加大了公众压力，要求加强环境监管并提高企业透明度。
Collocations
- a startling revelation
- revelations about
- come as a revelation
Word family
- reveal (v.)
- revealing (adj.)
Synonyms
- disclosure
Usage tip
具体的新发现可数；指披露这一行为时常不可数。
FAQ
- What does revelation mean?
- A surprising fact that becomes known. The act of making previously hidden information known.
- How is revelation pronounced?
- UK /ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/, US /ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
