unveiled

IPA/ʌnˈveɪl/
KK[ənvˈeld]IPA/ʌnˈveɪl/

unveiled — verb

  • unveiledpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unveileds3rd person singular
  • unveileding-ing form
  • unveilededpast simple

1. to remove a cloth or covering from a new statue, building, or artwork as part of

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to remove a cloth or covering from a new statue, building, or artwork as part of a formal event to mark its completion or opening.

例句

The mayor unveiled a bronze statue of the city's founder in the main square.

transitive: unveil + direct object (statue / monument)

Bilal's face lit up when the museum director unveiled the restored painting before the guests.

同義詞
  • uncover

    less formal, can be accidental or deliberate; 'unveil' is always intentional and ceremonial

  • reveal

    broader meaning, can be gradual or accidental; less ceremonial than 'unveil'

反義詞
  • cover

    to put a covering back on; opposite action

文法句型

unveil + [noun phrase] (the statue / the plaque / the monument)

用法筆記

Frequently used in the passive voice when the focus is on the object being shown rather than the person removing the cover. The ceremony itself is often called an 'unveiling ceremony'.

常見錯誤

❌The company unveiled a new policy at the ceremony.
✅The company announced a new policy at the meeting.
💡For the literal meaning of physically removing a cover, use 'unveiled' only for physical objects like statues or monuments. Use 'announced', 'introduced', or 'presented' for policies and non-physical items. (For the figurative sense of formally presenting something new, see sense 2.)

2. to present something new — such as a product, plan, or policy — to the public in

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

to present something new — such as a product, plan, or policy — to the public in a formal way, often at a special announcement event.

例句

The tech company unveiled its latest smartphone at a crowded event in Taipei.

transitive with product launch context

Reema's team unveiled a fresh plan to cut plastic waste across the office buildings.

同義詞
  • announce

    less dramatic; can be done in writing without an event

  • launch

    specifically for products, campaigns, or initiatives; implies making available for use

  • introduce

    softer and less formal than 'unveil'; common in everyday contexts

反義詞
  • conceal

    to keep something hidden; opposite of showing publicly

文法句型

unveil + [noun phrase] (a plan / a product / a policy)

用法筆記

Unlike the ceremonial sense (sense 1), this sense does not refer to physically removing a cover. The object can be abstract (plan, strategy, proposal) or concrete (product, design). Common in business, technology, and government contexts.

常見錯誤

❌She unveiled the secret to her friends.
✅She revealed the secret to her friends.
💡'Unveil' implies a planned, formal first-time announcement; secrets are typically 'revealed' or 'shared'.

unveiled — adjective