revelation
UK/.revi'leiʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
The act of revealing something surprising or previously unknown; a surprising or enlightening disclosure.
揭露；启示；令人震惊的发现
Root Breakdown
Native Englishreagain, back
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ationact, process, state
=revelation
Common Collocations
- 1.startling revelation令人震惊的揭露
- 2.divine revelation神圣的启示
- 3.come as a revelation令人恍然大悟
- 4.revelation about关于……的披露
Example Sentences
- 1.
The documentary was a revelation, completely changing how I viewed the issue.
- 2.
The revelation that the company had been hiding its losses shocked investors.
- 3.
For many readers, the book was a spiritual revelation.