单词 | exposé |
释义 | exposé (ekspoʊzeɪ , US ekspoʊzeɪ ) Word forms: exposés countable noun An exposé is a film or piece of writing which reveals the truth about a situation or person, especially something involving shocking facts. The movie is an exposé of prison conditions in the South. [+ of] Synonyms: exposure, revelation, uncovering, disclosure expose (ɪkspoʊz ) Word forms: exposes , exposing , exposed 1. verb B2 To expose something that is usually hidden means to uncover it so that it can be seen. Lowered sea levels exposed the shallow continental shelf beneath the Bering Sea. [VERB noun] For an instant his whole back was exposed. [VERB noun] ...the exposed brickwork. [VERB-ed] 2. verb B2 To expose a person or situation means to reveal that they are bad or immoral in some way. The Budget does expose the lies ministers were telling a year ago. [VERB noun] After the scandal was exposed, Dr Bailey committed suicide. [VERB noun] He has simply been exposed as an adulterer and a fool. [be VERB-ed + as] Synonyms: reveal, disclose, uncover, air 3. verb B2 If someone is exposed to something dangerous or unpleasant, they are put in a situation in which it might affect them. They had not been exposed to most diseases common to urban populations. [be VERB-ed + to] A wise mother never exposes her children to the slightest possibility of danger. [VERB noun + to] ...people exposed to high levels of radiation. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: make vulnerable, subject, leave open, lay open 4. verb B2 If someone is exposed to an idea or feeling, usually a new one, they are given experience of it, or introduced to it. ...local people who've not been exposed to glimpses of Western life before. [be VERB-ed + to] These units exposed children to many viewpoints of a given issue. [VERB noun + to] 5. verb A man who exposes himself shows people his genitals in a public place. Smith admitted indecently exposing himself on Wimbledon Common. [VERB pronoun-reflexive] Collocations: expose a lie In this way you expose the lie with laughter. The Sun But when he's released from custody, it doesn't take long for him to expose her lies. The Sun But an accident at school exposes the lie. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are very, very good, but we are aiming to expose the myth a little. Times, Sunday Times The orchestral treatment exposes the myth that punk rock was an ungodly mess. Times, Sunday Times The film exposed the myth of clean coal and the lobbying tactics of the coal industry. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But it was not about the money, he says, rather to expose hypocrisy. Times, Sunday Times They were leaked by a party source who wanted to expose hypocrisy in the party leadership, with moderate officials having recently been expelled for using similar language in private messages. Times,Sunday Times She further credited the writer's ability to expose hypocrisy and pretence where they find it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Themes of his ghazals are the beloved, faith, and exposing hypocrisy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His newspaper was vigorous in exposing hypocrisy and injustices. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some self-portraits meditate on the artist's inner self, exposing vulnerabilities. The Times Literary Supplement The crisis has exposed vulnerabilities. Times,Sunday Times He's a 'white hat' hacker, a modern-day bounty hunter earning a buck by exposing vulnerabilities in websites and computer systems. Times, Sunday Times This recession exposed vulnerabilities in the public finances that nobody - government, opposition or independent experts - expected. Times, Sunday Times This pandemic has exposed weakness in our economy and society and thus the need for a national inquiry into what went wrong. Times,Sunday Times Scrutiny, however uncomfortable in the short term, can expose weaknesses that lead to better decision-making. Times,Sunday Times The recession, changing regulatory environment and global economic and political context have exposed weaknesses in the market and flawsinits businessmodel. Times, Sunday Times The writer burrows under the skin of every character, exposing weaknesses and finding redemptive qualities. Times, Sunday Times Technology has both given us powers we could never have imagined, and exposed weaknesses we never knew we had. Christianity Today Investigative journalism would cease overnight as the fear of litigation outweighed any pride in exposing wrongdoing. The Sun (2016) Yet we make no apology for fighting for our independence as fiercely as we fight in our journalism to expose wrongdoing and hold the powerful to account. Times, Sunday Times (2017) They must be trying to expose wrongdoing which cannot be remedied in any other way. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It is a different matter if information is disclosed in the public interest to expose wrongdoing. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Freedom to report what is in the public interest and to expose wrongdoing is vital. Times, Sunday Times (2015) At that instant came a flash of magnesium intensity and a sensation that he likens to having his exposed flesh pressed against a hot iron. Times, Sunday Times People were warned that exposed flesh could become frostbitten within five minutes. Times, Sunday Times The exposed flesh may become infected. The Sun There was no exposed flesh. Times, Sunday Times When they are watered again they swell but the skin can't stretch, so it splits and the exposed flesh gets infected with fungal spores. The Sun Try to avoid bites or stings by covering exposed skin and wearing insect repellent. Times, Sunday Times Hot weather, exposed skin and perspiration all contribute to dryness - but just how often should we be moisturising? The Sun Water touching your exposed skin can literally burn like fire. Smithsonian Attracted by body heat and carbon dioxide, they bite exposed skin and feed on blood. The Sun Exposed skin will become frostbitten in the same time. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 使显露 Japanese: 露出する |
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