「telling」

adj. 有效的；生动的；显著的
n. 命令；叙述；吐露真情
v. 告诉；讲述（tell的ing形式）；命令
n. (Telling)人名；(英)特林

英 ['telɪŋ]美 ['tɛlɪŋ]

权威例句

1. I got a severe telling off for not phoning him.
   我因为没给他打电话，被狠狠训斥了一顿。
   来自柯林斯例句
2. The Budget does expose the lies ministers were telling a year ago.
   预算案无疑揭穿了部长们一年前所说的谎话。
   来自柯林斯例句
3. He carried on telling a joke, laughing his head off.
   他继续讲笑话，自己笑得前仰后合。
   来自柯林斯例句
4. I have been scrupulous about telling them the dangers.
   我已经本着良心将危险告知他们。
   来自柯林斯例句
5. I don't mind telling you I was absolutely terrified.
   说真的，我当时吓坏了。
   来自柯林斯例句

英语词源

telling (adj.)

"having effect or force," 1852, past participle adjective from tell (v.).