1 telltale /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/ adjective Learner's definition of TELLTALE
always used before a noun
: indicating that something exists or has occurred泄露内情的；说明问题的 -
The sauce had the telltale odor of garlic.这酱汁明显有大蒜味儿。
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He had the telltale signs of smallpox.他明显有患过天花的迹象。
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Slurred speech is usually a telltale sign of intoxication.说话含糊不清通常是酒醉的明显征兆。
2 telltale /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/ noun
plural telltales
2 telltale
/ˈtɛlˌteɪl/
noun
plural telltales
Learner's definition of TELLTALE
[count] British, informal