单选题 When a scandal breaks, the discovery of an attempt to cover up or______the evidence of wrongdoing is often regarded as even more scandalous than the original deeds.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】解析：句意：当谣言破灭后，我们就会发现努力去掩盖或者隐藏错事的证据会比事件本身显得更可耻。conceal隐藏。conceive构想。reveal揭开。deceive欺骗。