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telltale

/ˈtelˌteɪl/ American
  • adj. 泄露秘密的
  • n. 搬弄是非者, 迹象
Definition
  • adj. revealing something that was meant to be secret
  • n. a person who gossips about others, or a sign that reveals something
Example
The telltale smell of smoke told us something was burning nearby.
那股泄露真相的烟味告诉我们附近有东西在燃烧。