disclose v. [正式]揭露，透露

〔辨析〕

公开某事，尤指不为人知的或被隐瞒的事。

〔例证〕

He disclosed important information to the rival of his company.他向公司的竞争对手泄露了重要信息。

He refused to disclose the source of his income.他拒绝透露其收入来源。

expose v. 暴露，显露

〔辨析〕

尤指揭露丑闻、阴谋等不好的事。

〔例证〕

The secretary tried to expose the plot.秘书试图揭穿那个阴谋。

The report exposes the disadvantages of the present transportation system.该报道揭露了现有运输系统的不足之处。

That young reporter exposed the abuses of the CEO.那名年轻的记者揭露了这位首席执行官的丑事。

reveal v. 揭示，揭露

〔辨析〕

指揭露此前不为人知或隐秘的事，常可与 disclose 换用。

〔例证〕

She will never reveal/disclose her friends' secrets.她绝不会泄露朋友的秘密。

Details of the murder were revealed/disclosed by a local newspaper.一家地方报纸披露了谋杀的细节。