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exposes

UK /ɪkˈspəʊzɪz/US /ɪkˈspoʊzɪz/

词源

源自拉丁语 'exponere',意为 '展示、揭露',通过古法语 'exposer' 进入英语。

verb

❶ 使某事物公开或可见,通常指揭露隐藏的、秘密的或不为人知的事情。

“The documentary exposes the harsh conditions in the factory.”

(这部纪录片揭露了工厂里的恶劣条件。)

“The journalist exposed the corruption scandal.”

(记者揭露了这起腐败丑闻。)

❶ 使某人或某物处于危险、有害或不愉快的环境中。

“Leaving the food out exposes it to bacteria.”

(把食物放在外面会使其暴露在细菌中。)

“The soldiers were exposed to enemy fire.”

(士兵们暴露在敌人的火力之下。)

同义词:reveals, uncovers, discloses, unveils, shows

常见短语

exposes to — 使某人或某物接触到某种环境、物质或情况,通常带有潜在的危险或影响。

“Traveling exposes you to different cultures.”

(旅行让你接触到不同的文化。)

exposes oneself — 使自己处于危险或尴尬的境地,或故意展示自己(通常指不适当的行为)。

“He exposed himself to criticism by making that statement.”

(他因为发表那个声明而让自己受到批评。)