revaltion
A revelation is the act of revealing or disclosing a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made in a dramatic way. It can also refer to a divine or supernatural disclosure of information to humanity.
예시
3 / 5The discovery that she had a secret twin sister was a complete revelation to her.
The discovery that she had a secret twin sister was a complete revelation to her.
The committee's final report contained a shocking revelation regarding the misuse of public funds.
The committee's final report contained a shocking revelation regarding the misuse of public funds.
It was a bit of a revelation to find out that my quiet neighbor was actually a famous rock star.
It was a bit of a revelation to find out that my quiet neighbor was actually a famous rock star.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'REVEAL'. A 'REVEL-ation' is the result of 'REVEAL-ing' something that was hidden behind a veil.
빠른 퀴즈
The journalist's _______ about the company's illegal practices led to a major government investigation.
정답!
정답은: revelation
예시
The discovery that she had a secret twin sister was a complete revelation to her.
everydayThe discovery that she had a secret twin sister was a complete revelation to her.
The committee's final report contained a shocking revelation regarding the misuse of public funds.
formalThe committee's final report contained a shocking revelation regarding the misuse of public funds.
It was a bit of a revelation to find out that my quiet neighbor was actually a famous rock star.
informalIt was a bit of a revelation to find out that my quiet neighbor was actually a famous rock star.
The archaeological dig provided a new revelation about the domestic lives of ancient civilizations.
academicThe archaeological dig provided a new revelation about the domestic lives of ancient civilizations.
The CEO's sudden revelation of the merger plans sent the company's stock price soaring.
businessThe CEO's sudden revelation of the merger plans sent the company's stock price soaring.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
a revelation to someone
to be a surprising and enlightening experience for someone
the Book of Revelation
the final book of the New Testament
bring to revelation
to cause something hidden to be known (more commonly 'bring to light')
자주 혼동되는 단어
A revolution is a forceful overthrow of a government or a radical change, whereas a revelation is the disclosure of a secret.
Elevation refers to height or being raised, while revelation refers to information being revealed.
사용 참고사항
Use 'revelation' when describing information that is not just new, but provides a significant 'aha!' moment or changes one's perspective entirely. It is frequently followed by the preposition 'of' or 'about'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often misspell the word as 'revaltion' or 'revelation' (with extra vowels) and sometimes confuse it with 'revolution' because of the similar suffix.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'REVEAL'. A 'REVEL-ation' is the result of 'REVEAL-ing' something that was hidden behind a veil.
어원
From the Late Latin 'revelatio', which comes from 'revelare', meaning to 'unveil' or 'draw back the veil'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In Western cultures, the word often carries a religious undertone due to the biblical 'Book of Revelation', implying a truth of monumental importance.
빠른 퀴즈
The journalist's _______ about the company's illegal practices led to a major government investigation.
정답!
정답은: revelation
관련 어휘
관련 단어
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
people
A1People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.
put
A1To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.
mean
A1To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.
keep
A1To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.
begin
A1To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.
seem
A1To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.
help
A1To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.
talk
A1To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.
start
A1To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.
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