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    Expressing 'to reveal' with 揭示 (jiēshì)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    Subject + 揭示 + 了 + Object

    Explanation

    揭示 (jiēshì) means "to reveal" or "to unveil" and is used when making something previously unknown or hidden visible or known. It is frequently used in academic, scientific, and journalistic contexts. For example, 揭示了宇宙的奥秘 means "revealed the mysteries of the universe."

    Examples

    • 这项研究揭示了气候变化的真正原因。

      Zhè xiàng yánjiū jiēshì le qìhòu biànhuà de zhēnzhèng yuányīn.

      This study revealed the true causes of climate change.

    • 调查揭示了公司内部的腐败问题。

      Diàochá jiēshì le gōngsī nèibù de fǔbài wèntí.

      The investigation revealed corruption problems within the company.

    • 新的证据揭示了事件背后的真相。

      Xīn de zhèngjù jiēshì le shìjiàn bèihòu de zhēnxiàng.

      New evidence revealed the truth behind the incident.

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