unmask one's batteries

短语

词形变化

unmasked one's batteries unmasking one's batteries unmasks one's batteries 三单 unmasks one's batteries unmasking one's batteries 现在分词 unmasked one's batteries 过去式 unmasked one's batteries 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To begin a decisive action, especially one that reveals one’s true strength or character.

    过时 习语
  2. 2.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see unmask, battery.

词源

From the revealing of artillery previously concealed from the enemy’s line of sight, immediately before opening fire.

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