tell·ing
adjective/ˈtelɪŋ/
/ˈtelɪŋ/
- having a strong or important effect; effective
强有力的;有明显效果的;显著的 - a telling argument
有力的论据 - Although he didn’t score a goal, Tevez made a telling contribution to the game.
虽然没有进球,但特维斯为比赛做出了有目共睹的贡献。 - These are telling points, but the argument is by no means over.
这些都是有说服力的观点,但争论还没有结束。
- a telling argument
- showing effectively what somebody/something is really like, but often without intending to
生动的;显露真实面目的,说明问题的(通常并非有意) - The number of homeless people is a telling comment on the state of society.
无家可归者的数量是社会状况的生动写照。
- The number of homeless people is a telling comment on the state of society.