unveil

/ˌʌnˈveɪl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnˈveɪl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈvāl/ (ame, mw)

unveil — 動詞

  • unveilpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unveilshe / she / it
  • unveiledpast simple
  • unveiling-ing form

1. At a formal event to open a new structure or artwork, a person removes a cloth o

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

揭幕

在正式儀式中揭開覆蓋物

At a formal event to open a new structure or artwork, a person removes a cloth or curtain so that people can see the item, which was hidden from view until that moment.

例句

The mayor unveiled the war hero's bronze statue in the town square last Saturday.

上週六，市長在城鎮廣場為這位戰爭英雄的銅像揭幕。

unveil + direct object (statue / memorial / painting) at ceremony

A large crowd gathered to watch the artist unveil her painting at the gallery opening.

一大群人聚集起來，觀看這位藝術家在畫廊開幕式上揭開她的畫作。

同義詞
  • reveal

    more general — can be ceremonial or casual; 'unveil' always suggests a formal first showing

  • uncover

    broader in use; lacks the ceremonial and public-first-time sense of 'unveil'

  • show

    more neutral and everyday; 'unveil' adds drama and ceremony

反義詞
  • cover

    the reversed action — to place a covering over something

  • conceal

    to keep something hidden from view

文法句型

unveil + noun phrase (statue, memorial, painting, plaque)

用法筆記

While 'unveil' literally means to remove a cover, this sense is restricted to formal ceremonial contexts. For everyday uncovering (e.g., taking a sheet off a sofa), use 'uncover' or 'remove the cover from' instead.

常見錯誤

❌I unveiled the birthday cake from the box.
✅I took the birthday cake out of the box.
💡'unveil' is only used for ceremonial or formal uncovering, not everyday actions.

2. To present a newly developed product, plan, or policy to the public as part of a

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

發表；推出

首次公開展示新產品或新計畫

To present a newly developed product, plan, or policy to the public as part of a press event or official announcement.

例句

The car company unveiled its new electric model at the international auto show in Tokyo.

這家汽車公司在東京國際車展上發表了全新的電動車款。

unveil + new product (model / app / collection) at event

Padma and her team unveiled their navigation app to investors after months of quiet development.

Padma 和她的團隊在經過幾個月的低調開發後，向投資人發表了他們的導航應用程式。

同義詞
  • announce

    the most general term for telling people something; 'unveil' adds a sense of drama and first-time presentation

  • launch

    focuses on putting a product or service into active use; 'unveil' is the first showing, which may happen before the launch

  • introduce

    softer and less ceremonial than 'unveil'; can be used for presenting a person or an idea to a group

  • disclose

    formal and often implies revealing something previously kept secret; 'unveil' is more about a planned public showing

反義詞
  • conceal

    to keep something hidden or unknown

  • suppress

    to prevent information from becoming public

  • keep secret

    to intentionally not share new information

文法句型

unveil + noun phrase (plan, product, policy, design, proposal)

用法筆記

Common in business, technology, and government contexts. The direct object is always something new — a plan, product, policy, design, or strategy. Not used for revealing secrets, personal information, or everyday news (use 'reveal' or 'announce' instead).

常見錯誤

❌She unveiled her sister's secret to the whole family.
✅She revealed her sister's secret to the whole family.
💡'unveil' is for official or public first-time announcements, not personal gossip or secrets.
❌The teacher unveiled the test results to the class.
✅The teacher announced the test results to the class.
💡'unveil' suggests a dramatic, planned first showing; test results are routine information.