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exposure

UK /ɪkˈspəʊʒə/US /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/

词源

源自拉丁语 'exponere',意为 '展示、揭露',后经法语 'exposition' 演变而来。

noun

❶ 指身体或物体暴露在某种环境或条件下的状态,比如暴露在阳光下、寒冷中或有毒物质中。

“Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause skin damage.”

(长时间暴露在阳光下可能会导致皮肤损伤。)

“The workers had minimal exposure to harmful chemicals.”

(工人们接触有害化学物质的机会很少。)

❶ 指在公众或媒体面前的亮相或展示,通常用于描述人或事物的知名度或可见度。

“The artist gained exposure after her work was featured in a popular magazine.”

(这位艺术家的作品被一本流行杂志刊登后,知名度大增。)

“Social media provides great exposure for small businesses.”

(社交媒体为小企业提供了极大的曝光机会。)

同义词:contact, visibility, disclosure, publicity, presentation

常见短语

risk of exposure — 指面临某种危险或有害因素的可能性,常用于健康或安全相关的语境。

“Healthcare workers face a high risk of exposure to infectious diseases.”

(医护人员面临较高的传染病暴露风险。)

public exposure — 指在公众或媒体面前的展示或亮相,通常用于描述人或事物的知名度。

“The scandal led to unwanted public exposure for the politician.”

(这起丑闻让这位政治家不得不面对不情愿的公众曝光。)