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单词 lay something bare
释义
(idiom) 
Definition
to reveal or explain
The clearing out of disused workshops laid bare thousands of glazed tiles.
Synonyms
reveal
A grey carpet was removed to reveal the pine floor.
show
She had enough time to show her gratitude.
expose
After the scandal was exposed, he moved abroad.
disclose
clapboard façades that revolve to disclose snug interiors
unveil
Mr Werner unveiled his new strategy this week.
divulge
He was charged with divulging state secrets.
See lay

Additional synonyms

in the sense of disclose
Definition
to allow to be seen
clapboard façades that revolve to disclose snug interiors
Synonyms
show,
reveal,
expose,
discover,
exhibit,
unveil,
uncover,
lay bare,
bring to light,
take the wraps off
in the sense of divulge
Definition
to make known
He was charged with divulging state secrets.
Synonyms
make known,
tell,
reveal,
publish,
declare,
expose,
leak,
confess,
exhibit,
communicate,
spill (informal),
disclose,
proclaim,
betray,
uncover,
impart,
promulgate,
let slip,
blow wide open (slang),
get off your chest (informal),
cough (slang),
out (informal),
spill your guts about (slang)
in the sense of expose
Definition
to reveal the truth about (someone or something), esp. when it is shocking or scandalous
After the scandal was exposed, he moved abroad.
Synonyms
reveal,
disclose,
uncover,
air,
detect,
betray,
show up,
denounce,
unearth,
let out,
divulge,
unmask,
lay bare,
make known,
bring to light,
out (informal),
smoke out,
blow wide open (slang)

Nearby words of
lay something bare

  • lay someone out
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  • lay something on

Synonyms of 'lay something bare'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of show
Definition
to indicate
She had enough time to show her gratitude.
Synonyms
express,
display,
reveal,
indicate,
register,
demonstrate,
disclose,
convey,
manifest,
divulge,
make plain,
make known,
evince
in the sense of unveil
Definition
to make public a secret
Mr Werner unveiled his new strategy this week.
Synonyms
reveal,
publish,
launch,
introduce,
release,
display,
broadcast,
demonstrate,
expose,
bare,
parade,
exhibit,
disclose,
uncover,
bring out,
make public,
flaunt,
divulge,
lay bare,
make known,
bring to light,
put on display,
lay open,
put on show,
put on view
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