re·veal/rɪ`vil; rɪˈviːl/ v [T] 1 to make something known that was previously secret or not known 揭露，揭示，透露: Their affair was first revealed in a Sunday newspaper. 他们的事最早在一份星期日的报纸上被揭露。 2 to show something that was previously hidden 展现，显露: The curtains went back to reveal the stage. 大幕拉到后面，露出一个舞台。