إنجليزي

expose

gb/ɪkspˈoʊz/ us/ɪkspˈoʊz/
B1 إنجليزي
~ 2600
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل B1 action
1

Make visible by uncovering

To take the cover off something so people can see it.

نمط الاستخدام: to expose [something/someone] to [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expose' with 'express'. 'Expose' is about making something visible or known, while 'express' is about showing feelings or ideas.
مرادفات
uncover (Implies removing a cover or revealing something hidden.)
أضداد
conceal (Means to hide or keep something from being seen.)
تراكيب شائعة
expose the truth |expose a secret |expose skin |expose flaws |expose corruption
مواضيع
daily life |science |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The journalist worked to expose the corruption in the government.
  • Peeling back the wallpaper exposed the original brick wall.
  • The photograph exposed the beauty of the landscape.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The rain exposed the old paint on the wall.
  • He opened the box to expose the toys inside.
  • The test exposed her weakness in math.
فعل B2 action
2

Reveal something secret

To tell people about something bad or secret.

نمط الاستخدام: to expose [someone/something] for [wrongdoing]
مرادفات
reveal (General term for making something known; not always about wrongdoing.)
أضداد
cover up (Means to hide or keep wrongdoing secret.)
تراكيب شائعة
expose a lie |expose a scandal |expose wrongdoing |expose a fraud
مواضيع
crime |media |communication |law
أمثلة
  • The whistleblower exposed the company's illegal activities.
  • The documentary exposed the truth about the unsafe working conditions.
  • She was afraid to expose her friend's dishonest behavior.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The news story exposed the bad actions of the mayor.
  • He exposed the secret plan to everyone.
  • The book exposed the lies told by the leader.
فعل B2 action
3

Put in harm's way

To put someone where they can be hurt or affected by something bad.

نمط الاستخدام: to expose [someone/something] to [danger/risk]
مرادفات
subject (Often used in formal contexts; means cause someone to undergo something.)
أضداد
protect (Means to keep someone safe from harm or danger.)
تراكيب شائعة
expose children to violence |expose workers to chemicals |expose skin to sunlight
مواضيع
health |safety |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The new policy could expose more people to financial risk.
  • Not wearing sunscreen exposes your skin to harmful UV rays.
  • The leak exposed residents to toxic fumes.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The job exposed him to loud noise.
  • Do not expose your eyes to bright light.
  • The broken pipe exposed us to cold air.
فعل technical C1 action
4

Allow light onto film/sensor

In photography, to let light hit film or a camera sensor so it can make a picture.

نمط الاستخدام: to expose [film/sensor] for [time]
مرادفات
illuminate (In photography, means to light up a subject, but not exactly the same as exposing film.)
أضداد
underexpose (In photography, means not allowing enough light for a clear image.)
تراكيب شائعة
properly expose the shot |over expose the image |expose the film
مواضيع
photography |technology |arts_entertainment
أمثلة
  • You should expose the film for at least two seconds in low light.
  • The photographer accidentally overexposed the image.
  • Digital cameras automatically expose each shot.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • He exposed the film for five seconds.
  • The camera will expose the picture correctly.
  • Do not overexpose the photo.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
expose
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈoʊz/
US/ɪkspˈoʊz/
المقاطع والنبر
ex - pose (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
  • Base: expose
  • 3rd Person Singular: exposes
  • Present Participle: exposing
  • Past: exposed
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
exposes verb exposing verb exposed verb
Core family
exposure noun B1
Related words
overexpose verb overexposure noun
Negative and opposite forms
unexposed adjective
Advanced or less common
exposé noun
تعبيرات

expose a fraud

1
/ɪkspˈoʊz ə fɹˈɔd/
fixed phrase

Reveal dishonesty or deception

To show that someone is lying or cheating.

أمثلة
  • The reporter worked hard to expose a fraud in the charity organization.
  • They exposed a fraud who was pretending to be a doctor.

expose someone to something

1
/ɪkspˈoʊz sˈʌmwˌʌn tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Put someone in contact with something affecting them

To make someone experience or be near something that can affect them.

أمثلة
  • Parents should be careful not to expose children to violent movies.
  • Traveling can expose you to new cultures.

expose the truth

1
/ɪkspˈoʊz ðə tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase

Reveal what is true

To show facts that were hidden or denied.

أمثلة
  • The investigation aimed to expose the truth about the incident.
  • Her article helped expose the truth behind the rumors.

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