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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ex·pose /ɪkˈspəʊz $ -ˈspoʊz/ ●●○ W3 AWL verb [transitive] 1 show 显示SHOW/LET somebody SEE something to show something that is usually covered or hidden 显露，露出〔一般予以掩盖或隐藏的东西〕 He lifted his T-shirt to expose a jagged scar across his chest. 他撩起T恤衫，露出横贯胸部的锯齿状伤疤。expose something to something Potatoes turn green when exposed to light. 马铃薯在光照下会变绿。► see thesaurus at show2 to STH dangerous 遇到危险之物RISK to put someone in a situation where they are not protected from something dangerous or unpleasant 使暴露〔于险境〕，使置身〔于危险〕当中expose somebody to something The report revealed that workers had been exposed to high levels of radiation. 报告披露工人们受到了高强度的辐射。expose yourself to ridicule/criticism etc (=say or do something that may make people laugh at you, criticize you etc) 使自己受到嘲笑/批评等3 tell the truth 讲真话SHOW/LET somebody SEE something to show the truth about someone or something, especially when it is bad 揭露，揭发 The film exposes the utter horror of war. 这部电影揭示了战争的极端恐怖。 The report exposes the weaknesses of modern medical practice. 报道揭露了现代医疗的不足之处。expose somebody as something The baron was exposed as a liar and a cheat. 这个工商业巨头说谎和欺骗的真面目被揭穿了。4 see/experience 看/体验EXPERIENCE to make it possible for someone to experience new ideas, ways of life etc 使接触；使体验expose somebody to something Some children are never exposed to classical music. 有些孩子从来没有接触过古典音乐。5. expose yourself SYif a man exposes himself, he shows his sexual organs to someone he does not know in a public place, usually because he is mentally ill 〔男性通常因病态心理〕当众露阴6. photograph 照片TCP to allow light onto a piece of film in a camera in order to take a photograph 使曝光7 feelings 感受TELL A SECRET to show other people feelings that you usually hide, especially when this is not planned 〔尤指无意中〕露出，显露〔感情〕 I’m afraid I might expose my real feelings for him. 恐怕我会流露出对他的真实感情。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
expose• He had his hands clasped behind his head and was leaning against the head-rest behind him so that his tanned throat was exposed.• But what began in May 1998 as a skirmish over a remote stretch of border exposed a deep reservoir of bitterness.• The boy lifted his T-shirt to expose a jagged scar across his belly.• Two reporters exposed corruption in Philadelphia's court system.• Because methodology is fully exposed, genuine defects may be revealed, or more frustratingly, discussion sidetracked away from implications.• They threatened to expose him to the media unless he changed his ways.• The receding tide had exposed huge expanses of sand.• Her criminal activities were finally exposed in the Washington Post by political columnist Richard McCallum.• Mike was thoroughly embarrassed at having exposed intimate details of his life, but his classmates rallied around him.• I'm afraid to expose my innermost thoughts and emotions to anyone.• The animal opened its mouth, exposing rows of sharp white teeth.• And events since the Report have exposed the emptiness of any such expectation.• The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that stable workers could have been exposed to as much as 190 times the acceptable daily intake.• As nice and as genuine as they are, they were not exposed to real people.• They can read, watch television, or snack while they are exposed to the light.expose something to something• Horses' shoes break up the trails and leave them exposed to erosion.• Flowers will develop only if the plants are exposed to sunlight daily.expose somebody to something• Children often aren't exposed to classical music.• The test will tell you if you've been exposed to the virus.expose somebody as something• Guillaume was exposed as an East German spy.ex·po·sé /ekˈspəʊzeɪ $ ˌekspəˈzeɪ/ noun [countable] TELL A SECRETa story in a newspaper or on television that shows the truth about something, especially something dishonest or shocking 〔报纸或电视的〕揭露性报道exposé of an exposé of corrupt practices by lawyers 对律师们腐败行为的揭露性报道Examples from the Corpus
exposé of• "Through the Wire" is an exposé of human rights abuses in the U.S. prison system.From Longman Business Dictionaryexposéex‧po‧sé /ɪkˈspəʊzeɪˌekspəˈzeɪ/ noun [countable] a newspaper article or a television programme which tells people the truth for the first time about something bad, or someone who has done something illegal, dishonest, or wronga sensational exposé of insider dealing and corruption in the Cityexposeex‧pose /ɪkˈspəʊz-ˈspoʊz/ verb [transitive]1to reveal the truth about someone or something that was hidden, especially when it involves something illegal, dishonest, or wrongHe achieved political prominence by exposing high-level corruption.2MARKETING to put goods in a place where people can see them or buy themThe products do not have to be exposed at the supplier’s premises.Instead of displaying so many high-definition TVs, they could expose the cheaper sets.→ See Verb tableOrigin expose (1400-1500) French exposer, from Latin exponere “to put out, explain”, from ponere “to put” exposé (1800-1900) French past participle of exposer; → EXPOSEex·pose verbex·po·sé nounChineseSyllable
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ex‧pose W3 AC /ɪkˈspəʊz $ -ˈspoʊz/
verb [transitive]
He lifted his T-shirt to expose a jagged scar across his chest.
expose something to something
Potatoes turn green when exposed to light.
2. TO SOMETHING DANGEROUS to put someone in a situation where they are not protected from something dangerous or unpleasant
expose somebody to something
The report revealed that workers had been exposed to high levels of radiation.
expose yourself to ridicule/criticism etc (=say or do something that may make people laugh at you, criticize you etc)
3. TELL THE TRUTH to show the truth about someone or something, especially when it is bad:
The film exposes the utter horror of war.
The report exposes the weaknesses of modern medical practice.
expose somebody as something
The baron was exposed as a liar and a cheat.
4. SEE/EXPERIENCE to make it possible for someone to experience new ideas, ways of life etc
expose somebody to something
Some children are never exposed to classical music.
5. expose yourself if a man exposes himself, he shows his sexual organs to someone he does not know in a public place, usually because he is mentally ill
6. PHOTOGRAPH to allow light onto a piece of film in a camera in order to take a photograph
7. FEELINGS to show other people feelings that you usually hide, especially when this is not planned:
I’m afraid I might expose my real feelings for him.
■ let someone see
▪show to let someone see something, especially by holding it out in front of them: Everyone has to show their identity cards at the entrance to the building. | Stephanie showed us her engagement ring.
▪flash to show something to someone very quickly: ‘We’re police’, he said, flashing his card at us. | Miranda flashed a surprised look into the mirror.
▪let somebody have a look/take a look especially spoken to show something to someone, especially so that they can examine it, repair it etc: If the wound doesn’t get better soon, you should let the doctor take a look at it. | Mike’s good with cars – let him have a look.
▪reveal especially written to let someone see or know about something that is usually hidden, or that you want to keep secret – often used about showing your feelings or private thoughts: Suzy looked away quickly in order not to reveal her true feelings. | He lifted the lid of the box to reveal a small snake.
▪expose especially written to let someone see something that could not be seen before: The receding tide had exposed huge expanses of sand. | The bear opened its mouth, exposing rows of sharp teeth.
ex‧pose W3 AC /ɪkˈspəʊz $ -ˈspoʊz/
verb [transitive] Date: 1400-1500
Language: French
Origin: exposer, from Latin exponere 'to put out, explain', from ponere 'to put'
1. SHOW to show something that is usually covered or hidden:Language: French
Origin: exposer, from Latin exponere 'to put out, explain', from ponere 'to put'
expose something to something
2. TO SOMETHING DANGEROUS to put someone in a situation where they are not protected from something dangerous or unpleasant
expose somebody to something
expose yourself to ridicule/criticism etc (=say or do something that may make people laugh at you, criticize you etc)
3. TELL THE TRUTH to show the truth about someone or something, especially when it is bad:
expose somebody as something
4. SEE/EXPERIENCE to make it possible for someone to experience new ideas, ways of life etc
expose somebody to something
5. expose yourself if a man exposes himself, he shows his sexual organs to someone he does not know in a public place, usually because he is mentally ill
6. PHOTOGRAPH to allow light onto a piece of film in a camera in order to take a photograph
7. FEELINGS to show other people feelings that you usually hide, especially when this is not planned:
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