uncover

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Bộc lộ, tiết lộ

BrE /ʌnˈkʌvə/ AmE /ʌnˈkʌvər/

verb en → vi

past uncovered pp uncovered ing uncovering

1 REVEAL [transitive] B2

Bộc lộ, tiết lộ

to make something that was hidden or secret known to other people

  • uncover a fact/truth

Collocations uncover a scandal · uncover the truth

  • The investigation uncovered evidence of corruption.

    Cuộc điều tra đã phát hiện ra bằng chứng về tham nhũng.

2 REMOVE COVER [transitive] A2

Bỏ bọc, mở nắp

to remove a cover from something

  • uncover a pot/plate

Collocations uncover a dish · uncover a box

  • She uncovered the bowl and put it in the fridge.

    Cô ấy mở nắp bát và cho vào tủ lạnh.