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单词 overexpose
释义

overexpose

verb

over·​ex·​pose ˌō-vər-ik-ˈspōz How to pronounce overexpose (audio)
overexposed; overexposing; overexposes

transitive verb

: to expose excessively: such as
a
: to expose to excessive radiation (such as light)
overexpose film
an overexposed photograph
b
: to expose (someone, such as a celebrity) to excessive publicity especially to the extent that attraction is diminished
overexposure
ˌō-vər-ik-ˈspō-zhər How to pronounce overexpose (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • hackney
  • overuse
  • stereotype
  • vulgarize
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Example Sentences

It is harmful to overexpose your skin to the sun's rays. He has been overexposed by the media.
Recent Examples on the Web The first sign of its occurrence was a blinding light that caused the camera to overexpose the scene. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 7 July 2022 Manager Brian Snitker was bound to run out of quality arms or overexpose his most dependable options. Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2021 While Donovan has been hesitant to overexpose his veterans — especially Young — to too many minutes, this change has been in the making for some time. Jamal Collier, chicagotribune.com, 14 Mar. 2021 To likely no one's surprise, THE AVENGERS (2012), the first superhero mash-up in the hugely popular and not-at-all-overexposed Marvel Cinematic Universe, has won the #UltimateSummerMovie Showdown, Week 1 (May 1-7). Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2020 Jeffries has played it low-key so far, avoiding overexposing himself on TV and overstaying his welcome with the American public. Willie Brown, SFChronicle.com, 25 Jan. 2020 That means most humans are overexposed to the microscopic particles and gases emitted by cars, factories and power plants that can lead to heart and respiratory diseases and cancer. Jonathan Tirone | Bloomberg, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2019 The Astros still have the bullpen advantage, with their big arms not yet being overexposed. Skip Snow, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, 27 Oct. 2019 Scientists are concerned that rising sea levels from climate change will drown out their habitat and overexpose them to such predators. San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Oct. 2019 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

overexpose

transitive verb

over·​ex·​pose ˌō-və-rik-ˈspōz How to pronounce overexpose (audio)
overexposed; overexposing
: to expose excessively
skin overexposed to sunlight

overexpose

verb

as in to overuse
to use so much as to make less appealing seeking to capitalize on its only breakout hit, the network fatally overexposed the game show by scheduling it every night of the week

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • overuse
  • stereotype
  • overdo
  • exhaust
  • popularize
  • vulgarize
  • hackney
  • bore
  • deplete
  • wear out
  • coarsen
  • jade
  • tire
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