"give the lie" in Chinese (Simplified)
揭穿证明...不实
Definition
通过呈现相反的事实,表明某事不真实或揭露某主张为虚假。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
正式或文学用语,多见于书面语如新闻、文学。常用于 'give the lie to (something)' 结构。不常用于口语。不是“说谎”,而是揭穿。
Examples
The facts give the lie to his statement.
事实**揭穿了**他的话。
Her smile gave the lie to her words of anger.
她的微笑**揭穿**了她愤怒的话语。
The evidence gives the lie to the rumors.
证据**揭穿了**这些谣言。
His calm reaction gave the lie to the story that he was furious.
他平静的反应**揭穿了**他愤怒的传言。
The sunny weather gave the lie to the forecast of rain.
晴朗的天气**揭穿了**下雨的天气预报。
The empty streets gave the lie to claims that the city was lively at night.
空荡荡的街道**揭穿了**这座城市夜晚很热闹的说法。