unveil
unveil — verb
1. At a formal event to open a new structure or artwork, a person removes a cloth o
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.
The mayor unveiled the war hero's bronze statue in the town square last Saturday.
unveil + direct object (statue / memorial / painting) at ceremony
A large crowd gathered to watch the artist unveil her painting at the gallery opening.
The memorial to the firefighters was unveiled by the governor in a public ceremony.
Justin and his classmates unveiled the school mural they had painted together over the summer.
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
2. To present a newly developed product, plan, or policy to the public as part of a
To present a newly developed product, plan, or policy to the public as part of a press event or official announcement.
The car company unveiled its new electric model at the international auto show in Tokyo.
unveil + new product (model / app / collection) at event
Padma and her team unveiled their navigation app to investors after months of quiet development.
The government unveiled a new healthcare plan that covers dental visits for children under twelve.
Last night, the fashion designer unveiled her spring collection during London Fashion Week.
When the company unveiled the final design, the room went quiet with surprise.
- 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
- 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).