telltale的词源

英文词源

telltale (n.)

also tell-tale, "discloser of secrets," 1540s, from tell (v.) + tale. As an adjective from 1590s. Phrase tell a tale "relate a false or exaggerated story" is from late 13c.

中文词源

telltale：暴露实情的，说明问题的

tell,告知，tale,故事。比喻用法。

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