revelation
US /ˌrev.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌrev.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
1.
啟示, 揭露, 發現
a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way
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The discovery of the ancient manuscript was a major revelation.
這份古代手稿的發現是一個重大的啟示。
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His confession was a shocking revelation to everyone.
他的供認對所有人來說都是一個令人震驚的揭露。
2.
啟示, 神啟
the divine or supernatural disclosure to humans of something relating to human existence or the world
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Many religions are founded on divine revelation.
許多宗教都建立在神聖的啟示之上。
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The prophet received a direct revelation from God.
先知得到了上帝的直接啟示。