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expository

🇬🇧 UK/ik'spɒzitәri/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Intended to explain or describe something clearly; relating to exposition

说明性的,解释性的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
exout of, former
+
posplace, put, position
+
itconnector
+
oryrelating to, connected with
=expository

Common Collocations

  • 1.expository essay说明文
  • 2.expository writing说明性写作
  • 3.expository text说明文本

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The expository essay explained the causes and effects of climate change.

  • 2.

    Expository writing aims to inform the reader about specific topics.

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