expose
UK/ik'spәuz/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To reveal something hidden, especially a wrongdoing
揭露，曝光
v.
To leave something unprotected or open to harm
使暴露，使无保护
v.
To let someone experience or come into contact with something
使接触，使体验
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedex- (out) + pose (place) = 'to place out in the open.' Set something where it can be seen (expose a scandal) or where nothing shields it (skin exposed to sun). The 'come into contact with' sense — expose children to music — is the same: putting them out where the thing can reach them.
Root pos still carries 66 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.expose corruption揭露腐败
- 2.expose the truth揭露真相
- 3.be exposed to接触到
- 4.expose a scandal曝光丑闻
Example Sentences
- 1.
The investigation exposed widespread corruption.
- 2.
Don't expose your skin to the sun for too long.
- 3.
Travel exposed her to many different cultures.