break out 爆发
lose cover 失去掩护
take cover 寻求掩护
reveal identity 暴露身份
go public 公开化
1. The spy decided to break cover and make his move tonight.
间谍决定打破伪装，今晚采取行动。
2. Once the police arrived, the thieves had no choice but to break cover and run.
警察一到，小偷们别无选择，只能暴露行踪逃跑。
3. The whistleblower finally broke cover to share the confidential documents with the media.
吹哨人最终公开身份，向媒体披露了机密文件。
A: Why did the agent have to leave the building immediately?
A：为什么特工必须立即离开大楼？
B: He had to break cover before they found out who he really was.
B：他必须在他们发现他的真实身份之前打破伪装。
1) 军事上：离开掩体或隐蔽处，暴露在敌方火力下。
2) 情报工作：特工停止秘密活动，公开其行动或身份。
3) 比喻义：在保密项目中，某人停止保持沉默，公开信息或立场。
1. [军事] 离开掩护；暴露位置
e.g.
The soldier broke cover to return fire.
士兵离开掩体还击。
verb phrase
1. To leave a concealed position and become exposed, typically in a military or tactical context.
2. To end a period of secrecy or anonymity and reveal one's identity or intentions.