泄漏
to leak (liquid/gas); to divulge (secret)
Meanings
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to leak out; to seep out (liquid or gas)
Describes the unintended escape of fluids or gases, often due to a crack, hole, or failure in a container or system.
The water pipe burst, causing a large amount of tap water to leak out.
The tire has a leak and needs to be patched.
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A natural gas leak is very dangerous and can easily cause an explosion.
verb
to divulge; to leak (secrets or information)
Specifically used for revealing secrets, confidential information, or classified details that should not be made public. Often interchangeable with '泄露'. Can be used both literally and metaphorically.
Someone inside the company leaked the secret, causing the plan to fail.
He spoke carelessly after drinking and inadvertently revealed the company's bottom line.
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You must keep this matter confidential and not leak it to anyone.
to vent personal spite
The expression on his face already betrayed the tension in his heart.