/rɪˈvi:l ||; rɪˈvil/verb[T] 1 reveal sth (to sb) to make sth known that was secret or unknown before （向某人）透露秘密: He refused to reveal any names to the police. 他不肯向警方透露任何名字。
2 to show sth that was hidden before 使显露；呈现: The X-ray revealed a tiny fracture in her right hand. Ｘ光显示她右手有小小骨折。