divulge
Significado: To make known something that was previously secret, private, or confidential, especially information that was not intended to be shared.
Divulge implies the disclosure of information that was deliberately concealed — trade secrets, confidential discussions, personal details. It is stronger than 'reveal' and suggests that the disclosure may be unauthorised or unwelcome. Common collocations include 'divulge details,' 'divulge information,' and 'refuse to divulge.' The word is standard in journalism, legal writing, and corporate communication, often appearing in negative constructions: 'declined to divulge,' 'not at liberty to divulge.'
Ejemplos
- The company refused to divulge the terms of the settlement, citing a confidentiality agreement. 该公司以保密协议为由,拒绝透露和解条款。La empresa se negó a divulgar las condiciones del acuerdo, alegando un pacto de confidencialidad.同社は守秘義務契約を理由に、和解条件の開示を拒否した。회사는 비밀유지 계약을 이유로 합의 조건의 공개를 거부했다.
- Sources close to the negotiations divulged that a deal had been reached in principle. 接近谈判的消息人士透露,双方已原则上达成协议。Fuentes cercanas a las negociaciones revelaron que se había alcanzado un acuerdo de principio.交渉に近い筋は、原則合意に達したことを明かした。협상에 가까운 소식통은 원칙적으로 합의에 도달했음을 밝혔다.
- Employees who divulge commercially sensitive information to competitors may face summary dismissal. 向竞争对手泄露商业敏感信息的员工可能面临即时解雇。Los empleados que divulguen información comercial sensible a los competidores podrán ser despedidos de forma inmediata.商業上の機密情報を競合他社に漏洩した従業員は即時解雇される可能性がある。상업적으로 민감한 정보를 경쟁사에 누설한 직원은 즉시 해고될 수 있다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: journalism, legal, professional
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin divulgare (to make public, spread among the people), from di- (widely) + vulgare (to make common), from vulgus (the common people). Entered English in the 15th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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