English Dictionary

true colours

名詞

イギリス英語 複数形 複数形のみ

The real character, belief or intent of a person or group who present a dishonest picture of their nature to the world.

日本語の意味

表向きに偽りの性格や意図を示す一方で、本来の性格、信念、意図そのもの。 / 見せかけをはらい、本来の性格や究極の意図、真の人物像を指す

When the charity's finances were audited, its true colours were revealed, exposing how little of the donations actually helped people.

慈善団体の会計が監査されたとき、その本性が明らかになり、寄付金のごくわずかしか実際に人々のために使われていないことが暴露された。

意味（1）

The real character, belief or intent of a person or group who present a dishonest picture of their nature to the world.

The organisation was officially concerned with economic development, but after the memo was leaked people began to see them in their true colours.