| 单词 | exploit |
| 释义 | exploit Word forms: exploits, exploiting , exploited pronunciation note: The verb is pronounced (ɪksplɔɪt ). The noun is pronounced (eksplɔɪt ). 1. verb B2 If you say that someone is exploiting you, you think that they are treating you unfairly by using your work or ideas and giving you very little in return. Critics claim he exploited Black musicians for personal gain. [VERB noun] ...the plight of the exploited sugar cane workers. [VERB-ed] exploitation (eksplɔɪteɪʃən ) uncountable noun Extra payments should be made to protect the interests of the staff and prevent exploitation. Synonyms: misuse, abuse, manipulation, imposition 2. verb B2 If you say that someone is exploiting a situation, you disapprove of them because they are using it to gain an advantage for themselves, rather than trying to help other people or do what is right. [disapproval] The government and its opponents compete to exploit the troubles to their advantage. [VERB noun] Synonyms: make the best use of, use, make use of, utilize exploitation singular noun ...the exploitation of the famine by local politicians. [+ of] Synonyms: misuse, abuse, manipulation, imposition Synonyms: capitalization, utilization, using to good advantage, trading upon 3. verb B2 If you exploit something, you use it well, and achieve something or gain an advantage from it. You'll need a good aerial to exploit the radio's performance. [VERB noun] Cary is hoping to exploit new opportunities in Europe. [VERB noun] So you feel that your skills have never been fully appreciated or exploited? [VERB noun] 4. verb B2 To exploit resources or raw materials means to develop them and use them for industry or commercial activities. I think we're being very shortsighted in not exploiting our own coal. [VERB noun] exploitation uncountable noun ...the planned exploitation of its potential oil and natural gas reserves. [+ of] Synonyms: misuse, abuse, manipulation, imposition 5. countable noun [usually plural, with poss] If you refer to someone's exploits, you mean the brave, interesting, or amusing things that they have done. His wartime exploits were later made into a film. Synonyms: feat, act, achievement, enterprise Translations: Chinese: 剥削, 英勇事迹 Japanese: 利用する, 功績 |
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