tell-tale

[US]/[ˈtelˌteɪl]/
[UK]/[ˈtelˌteɪl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.泄露;暴露;显示;表明
n.线索;启示
adj.泄露的;露出的;出卖性的
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

tell-tale sign

明显的迹象

tell-tale marks

明显的痕迹

tell-tale evidence

确凿的证据

tell-tale flicker

闪烁的迹象

tell-tale light

指示灯

tell-tale gesture

泄露身份的举动

tell-tale symptom

典型的症状

tell-tale clues

线索

tell-tale sound

泄露秘密的声音

tell-tale behavior

暴露行为

Example Sentences

the tell-tale signs of a cold were already present.

生病的迹象已经显现出来了。

a tell-tale flicker in his eyes betrayed his nervousness.

他眼中的细微闪烁暴露了他的紧张。

the tell-tale aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air.

刚出炉的面包香味弥漫在空气中。

she noticed the tell-tale stain on his shirt.

她注意到他衬衫上的污渍。

the tell-tale sound of rain on the roof lulled me to sleep.

雨打屋顶的声音使我入睡了。

it was a tell-tale clue that led us to the treasure.

这是一个线索,最终引导我们找到了宝藏。

the tell-tale rust on the car indicated neglect.

车上的铁锈表明它被忽视了。

he gave a tell-tale cough before answering the question.

回答问题之前,他发出了一声明显的咳嗽声。

the tell-tale wrinkles around her eyes showed her age.

她眼角的皱纹显示了她的年龄。

a tell-tale error message appeared on the screen.

屏幕上出现了一个明显的错误信息。

the tell-tale footprints in the snow revealed their path.

雪地里的脚印显示了他们的路线。

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