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expose

UK /ɪkˈspəʊz/US /ɪkˈspoʊz/

词源

源自拉丁语 'exponere'(展示,揭露),由 ex-(出)和 ponere(放置)组成,14世纪通过古法语进入英语。

verb

❶ 使暴露或显露,指将某物从隐藏或保护状态中展示出来,可能使其面临风险或伤害。

“The journalist exposed the corruption scandal.”

(记者揭露了这起腐败丑闻。)

“Leaving the food outside will expose it to bacteria.”

(把食物放在外面会使其暴露在细菌中。)

❶ 使接触或体验,通常指让某人首次接触某事物或环境。

“Traveling abroad exposed her to different cultures.”

(出国旅行让她接触到了不同的文化。)

“Parents should expose children to music at an early age.”

(父母应该让孩子从小接触音乐。)

同义词:reveal, uncover, disclose

常见短语

expose to — 使某人或某物接触或面临某种情况,可能是积极的体验或潜在的危险。

“Don't expose the baby to direct sunlight for too long.”

(不要让婴儿长时间暴露在直射阳光下。)

expose oneself — 让自己处于易受伤害或批评的境地;有时也指不恰当地展示身体。

“By speaking without preparation, he exposed himself to criticism.”

(由于没有准备就发言,他让自己面临批评。)