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单词 uncover
释义 un·cover
\“+\ verb
Etymology: Middle English uncoveren, from un- (II) + coveren to cover
transitive verb
1. : to make known : bring to light : disclose, reveal
 < uncovering political scandals — Phoenix Flame >
 < acquaintance with her uncovers the reason for this success — S.J.Beck >
2.
 a. : to expose to view by removing some covering object or material
  < fragments uncovered by excavating parties — American Guide Series: Pennsylvania >
  < uncovered seventy villages in the valley — Current Biography >
 b. : to lay bare by removing clothes from
  < opened his shirt to uncover his chest >
 c. : to drive (as a fox) from cover
3.
 a. : to take the cover from : divest of covering
  < uncover the box >
 b. : to take off the hat from
  < uncovered his head >
4.
 a. : to expose (a line of soldiers) by the moving of forward units to right or left
 b. : to deprive of protection : leave open to enemy fire or attack
intransitive verb
1. : to remove a cover or covering
 < uncover, dogs, and lap — Shakespeare >
2. : to take off the hat as a token of respect : bare one's head
 < the crowd stood and the men uncovered — Tom Lea >
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