tell
tale
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暴露的, 指示的
suggesting or indicating something, particularly something unnoticeable or secret
- The telltale odor of smoke suggested that a fire had occurred in the building.
烟味的蛛丝马迹表明大楼里发生了火灾。
- His telltale hesitation indicated that he was hiding something from us.
他透露端倪的犹豫表明他在向我们隐瞒什么。
- The telltale signs of exhaustion were evident in her drooping eyelids and slumped posture.
疲惫的明显迹象在她下垂的眼睑和弯腰的姿势中显而易见。
- The telltale stains on the carpet hinted at the presence of a spilled drink.
地毯上泄露秘密的污渍暗示了 spilled drink 的存在。
- The telltale twitch of his eye betrayed his nervousness during the interview.
他眼睛的泄露秘密的抽搐在面试中暴露了他的紧张。