🇬🇧🇨🇳 revelation - 揭露 : English Lesson

Meaning of "revelation" ("揭露"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A revelation is a moment when something important or surprising becomes known that you didn’t know before. It can be a big secret that is finally told, or a new fact that suddenly makes everything make sense, like, “Ohhh, now I get it!” A revelation often changes how you think about a person, a situation, or an idea because you learn something new and eye-opening.

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It was a major revelation to find out that adults don’t actually know everything—they just read the instructions on the box.

A wild revelation struck me: the reason my plant was droopy is because it needs water, not motivational speeches.

My sudden revelation: the reason my cereal tastes weird is because my brother used orange juice instead of milk…again.

The dragon in my story has a revelation that knights taste better when they’re not wearing metal armor.

The word “revelation” comes from a Latin word meaning “to uncover,” like pulling the blanket off a big surprising truth.

She opened the dusty box in the attic. The first revelation was a folded letter; the second revelation was a child's drawing; the third revelation was an old photograph; the fourth revelation was a small key; the fifth revelation was the name on a note. Each revelation made her breathe. She laughed and cried, then locked the attic door.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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