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드러나다

deureonada[드러나다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

be exposed; come into view

Verb

  1. 1

    be exposed; come into view

    For something hidden to come to be seen.

    Korean definition: 가려져 있던 것이 보이게 되다.

    • When she pulled back her bangs, her broad forehead came clearly into view.

    • When the sky cleared, the mountain peak that had been hidden by clouds finally came into view.

  2. 2

    be exposed; be revealed; be disclosed

    For something that has been kept secret or unknown to come to light.

    Korean definition: 감춰져 있거나 알려지지 않았던 사실이 밝혀지다.

    • It came to light that Assistant Manager Kim had embezzled money and ruined the company.

    • When it was revealed that the newly released drug had no effect, people who had bought it demanded refunds.

  3. 3

    be shown; be revealed

    For one's attitude, feeling, individuality, etc., to be expressed.

    Korean definition: 태도나 감정, 개성 등이 표현되다.

    • This book, in which the author's personality is well revealed, became a bestseller this month.

    • Happiness showed plainly on my older sister's face when she received a bouquet from her boyfriend.

  4. 4

    stand out

    To be more noticeable than others.

    Korean definition: 다른 것보다 두드러져 보이다.

    • Jisu is strikingly pretty, so she draws people's eyes.

    • Making such an obvious fuss will easily get you caught, so be careful.