exploitation

Definitions

The noun of exploit (ex- + plic, "unfold for use"). Like the verb, it splits into a neutral sense (exploitation of natural resources) and a negative one (exploitation of workers). See exploit.

Common Collocations

• 1.resource exploitation资源开采
• 2.labor exploitation劳动剥削
• 3.child exploitation儿童剥削
• 4.sexual exploitation性剥削

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The exploitation of oil reserves boosted the economy.

• 2.

  The report exposed widespread exploitation of migrant workers.