unveiling

/ʌnˈveɪl/ (bre, ipa) · [ənvˈelɪŋ] /ʌnˈveɪl/ (ame, ipa) · [ənvˈelɪŋ] /ˌən-ˈvāl How to pronounce unveil (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unveiling — verb

  • unveilingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unveilings3rd person singular
  • unveilinging-ing form
  • unveilingedpast simple

1. pulling away a cover during a formal ceremony so a new statue, memorial, plaque,

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

pulling away a cover during a formal ceremony so a new statue, memorial, plaque, or artwork becomes visible to the audience

例句

The mayor smiled for cameras while unveiling the bronze statue in the square.

unveiling + ceremonial object at public event

At the gallery opening, Hana stood quietly, unveiling her largest painting.

同義詞
  • revealing

    broader and less ceremonial; it does not require a formal first showing

  • uncovering

    focuses on the physical action of removing a cover, without the public-event meaning

  • presenting

    more general and can be used without any covering being removed

反義詞
  • covering

    putting something over the item so it cannot be seen

  • concealing

    keeping something hidden from view

文法句型

unveiling + noun phrase (statue, memorial, plaque, artwork)

用法筆記

The object is usually something physical that has been covered for a formal first showing, such as a statue, plaque, mural, or memorial. For ordinary uncovering at home, use 'uncover' or 'take the cover off' instead.

常見錯誤

❌Niran was unveiling the lunch trays for the children.
✅Niran was taking the covers off the lunch trays for the children.
💡this sense is for ceremonial first showings, not routine uncovering.

2. presenting a newly created product, plan, design, or policy in its first public

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

presenting a newly created product, plan, design, or policy in its first public appearance, usually through an official event or announcement

例句

The company is unveiling its budget phone at a trade show in Seoul.

unveiling + new product at event

During Monday's briefing, Padma began unveiling the new safety plan for schools.

unveiling + plan or policy in official briefing

同義詞
  • announcing

    the broad everyday option; it can be plain and factual without the staged first-showing effect

  • launching

    stresses putting a product or campaign into use, not just its first public showing

  • introducing

    softer and less dramatic; it works for people and ideas as well as products

  • presenting

    more neutral and does not always imply that the item is new

反義詞
  • withholding

    keeping information or plans from the public

  • hiding

    not letting other people see the product or plan

文法句型

unveiling + noun phrase (plan, product, design, collection, policy)

用法筆記

The object is almost always something newly developed for public view, such as a product, proposal, policy, or collection. Unlike simple 'announcing', this sense suggests a planned first showing with some publicity or presentation.

常見錯誤

❌Layla was unveiling her cousin's secret at dinner.
✅Layla was revealing her cousin's secret at dinner.
💡this sense is for officially presenting something new, not exposing private information.