Definition
揭露 (jiē lù) means to deliberately expose or disclose something hidden, such as a truth, wrongdoing, or secret. It is a formal, written word implying an active effort to bring something to light. Compare with 暴露 (bào lù), which can be passive or accidental, and 揭发 (jiē fā), which specifically means to denounce wrongdoing to authorities.
verb
to exposeto disclose (truth, wrongdoing, secret)
Examples
- 揭露。Zhè piān bàodào jiē lù le gōngsī de fǔbài wèntí.This report exposed the company's corruption problems.
- 揭露。Diàochá rényuán shìtú jiē lù shìjiàn de zhēnxiàng.Investigators tried to disclose the truth of reveal truth the incident.
- 揭露。Tā yǒnggǎn de jiē lù le péngyou de hēi lìshǐ.He bravely exposed his friend's dark history.
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