/rɪ'vi:l; rɪ`vil/
v
1 [Tn, Tf, Tw, Cn.t, Dn.pr, Dpr.f, Dpr.w] ~ sth (to sb) make (facts, etc) known 使（事实等）显露出来; 透露; 泄露; 揭露
*reveal secrets, details, methods, faults, feelings 泄露秘密、披露详情、透露方法、揭露错误、流露感情
* The survey revealed that the house was damp. 那所房子经检视表明很潮湿.
* I can't reveal who told me. 我不能透露是谁告诉我的.
* Her answers revealed her to be innocent. 她的回答显示出她无辜.
* The doctor did not reveal the truth to him. 医生没有向他透露真相.
* Teachers revealed to the press that they were going on strike/what action they were taking. 教师向报界透露他们将举行罢教[正在采取的行动].
2 [Tn] cause or allow (sth) to be seen 展现或显示（某物）
*The open door revealed an untidy kitchen. 透过敞开的房门可以看见凌乱的厨房.
* Close examination revealed a crack in the vase. 花瓶经仔细检查发现有裂璺.

v [T]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French;Origin: reveler, from Latin revelare 'to uncover', from velum; VEIL¹]
to make known something that was previously secret or unknown
≠ conceal
　He may be prosecuted for revealing secrets about the security agency.
　a test that can reveal a teacher's hidden skills
reveal (that)
　He revealed that he had been in prison twice before.
reveal yourself (as/to be sth)
　The violinist revealed himself as a talented interpreter of classical music.
to show something that was previously hidden
≠ conceal
　The curtain opened to reveal the grand prize.