unveiling
unveiling — noun
1. the act of pulling away a cloth or cover from a statue, monument, or artwork, us
the act of pulling away a cloth or cover from a statue, monument, or artwork, usually as part of an official public event
The unveiling of the war memorial drew a large crowd to the town square.
the unveiling of + monument (ceremonial context)
Noah was invited to the unveiling of the artist's newest sculpture at the gallery.
A silk cloth covered the painting until the moment of its unveiling.
The unveiling of the bronze statue drew gasps from the crowd as the silk cover fell away.
Hundreds gathered in the square for the unveiling of the town's first public sculpture in sixty years.
- presentation
more general; showing something to an audience, not necessarily involving a covering
- launch
used for ships, books, or products being made public; less tied to a physical cloth or cover
- concealment
the act of hiding something from view
文法句型
the unveiling of + something
用法筆記
Typically used with 'the' and followed by an of-phrase naming the object revealed. Common in news reports about public ceremonies and art-world events.
常見錯誤
2. the act of introducing a new plan, product, or piece of information to the publi
the act of introducing a new plan, product, or piece of information to the public, often in an official setting
The unveiling of a translation app by a small Kyoto startup made headlines from Tokyo to São Paulo.
unveiling of + product (business/tech context)
The prime minister's unveiling of the tax reform plan drew angry shouts from shopkeepers at a town hall meeting in Leeds.
At a packed tech conference in Berlin, the unveiling of a solid-state battery breakthrough drew a standing ovation.
The director's unveiling of the film cast drew fans to the convention hall.
On the final day of the summit, the unveiling of a landmark trade agreement caught financial markets by surprise.
- announcement
focuses on the spoken or written declaration itself, not the event
- launch
specifically for products or initiatives being made available, not just revealed
- revelation
emphasizes that something hidden or unknown is now exposed
- disclosure
formal; often used for official or legal information that was deliberately kept secret
- secrecy
the act of keeping information hidden from others
- concealment
the deliberate hiding of facts or information
文法句型
the unveiling of + something
用法筆記
Often used in business, political, and technology contexts. The possessor (whose unveiling) is commonly a company, government body, or person in authority. Unlike sense 1, the object is abstract — a plan, idea, or piece of news rather than a physical artwork.