败露 (bài lù) — to be exposed (of a secret, plot, or conspiracy)
Definition
Used when a hidden wrongdoing (scandal, plot, fraud) is uncovered and comes to light. Implies the secret was forced into the open, not voluntarily revealed.
verb
to be exposed (of a secret, plot, or conspiracy)
Examples
- 败露。Tā men de yīn móu zhōng yú bài lù le.Their conspiracy was finally exposed.
- 败露，。Zhè ge chǒu wén hěn kuài bài lù, yǐn qǐ le gōng zhòng de fèn nù.This scandal was quickly exposed, arousing public anger.
- 败露，。Piàn jú bài lù hòu, tā bù dé bù chéng rèn cuò wù.After the fraud was exposed, he had to admit his mistake.
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