exploitation
gb/ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
B2
Английски
~ 5300
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B2
action
1
unfair use of people or power
The act of using people in an unfair way to get money or power from them.
Модел на употреба:
the exploitation of [someone/something] by [someone]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use *exploration* when they mean *exploitation*. *Exploration* means looking around or studying something, while *exploitation* means using someone or a situation, usually in an unfair way.
Синоними
abuse (Stresses cruel or harmful treatment; not always tied specifically to profit as exploitation is.)
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oppression (Focuses on long-term, systematic unfair treatment, often by those in power, while exploitation highlights the use of that unfairness for gain.)
Антоними
fair treatment (Emphasizes just and respectful behavior instead of taking advantage for profit.)
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protection (Focuses on actively keeping people safe from being used or harmed.)
Колокации
labor exploitation
|worker exploitation
|exploitation of migrants
|economic exploitation
|exploitation by employers
|exploitative practices
Теми
work
|politics
|ethics
|business
|law
Примери
- The report exposed the brutal exploitation of factory workers in the region.
- Many activists are fighting against the exploitation of migrant labor by large corporations.
- New laws aim to stop the exploitation of vulnerable people by loan companies.
- The documentary showed how poverty makes communities easy targets for exploitation.
- She accused the company of exploitation when she discovered how little the farmers were paid.
Примери за учащи
- The film is about the exploitation of poor workers.
- They want to stop the exploitation of children by rich companies.
- He lost his job after he spoke out against the exploitation in the factory.
- New rules try to protect people from exploitation at work.
- Many people protest against the exploitation of migrants.
unknown
formal
C1
action
2
use of resources or opportunities
The planned use of things like land, water, or chances to get money or other benefit, which can be good or bad.
Модел на употреба:
the exploitation of [resources/opportunities]
Честа грешка:
Learners often think this meaning is always negative. In business and environmental writing, *exploitation* can be neutral or even positive, especially when combined with words like *sustainable* or *efficient*.
Синоними
utilization (A more neutral and technical term; it lacks the strong moral tone that exploitation often carries.)
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development (Often used when exploitation leads to growth or improvement, especially of land or resources.)
Антоними
conservation (Focuses on protecting and saving resources rather than using them for immediate benefit.)
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underuse (Suggests using less of a resource or opportunity than is possible or useful.)
Колокации
exploitation of natural resources
|resource exploitation
|oil exploitation
|commercial exploitation
|full exploitation of opportunities
|sustainable exploitation
Теми
business
|environment
|technology
|science
Примери
- The exploitation of natural resources has driven rapid economic growth in the region.
- Better data exploitation could give the company a strong competitive advantage.
- Many countries are rethinking the exploitation of fossil fuels because of climate change.
- The project focuses on the sustainable exploitation of local water supplies.
- Effective exploitation of new technologies can transform an entire industry.
Примери за учащи
- The country became rich through the exploitation of oil.
- Good exploitation of new ideas can help a business grow.
- We must control the exploitation of forests to protect animals.
- The company plans the full exploitation of this new market.
- Careful exploitation of solar energy can reduce costs.
Съществително
formal
B2
action
3
coercive use of someone sexually
The act of using a person for sex in a cruel or unfair way, often with force or lies, usually to get money or other benefit.
Модел на употреба:
sexual exploitation of [someone]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse *sexual exploitation* with *sex work* in general. *Sexual exploitation* always includes abuse of power, pressure, or force and is considered a serious crime.
Синоними
sexual abuse (Stresses the harmful sexual acts themselves; *sexual exploitation* highlights the use of a person as a resource for gain.)
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sex trafficking (More specific; refers to exploitation that involves transport, trade, or movement of people for sexual purposes.)
Антоними
sexual autonomy (Highlights a person's free and informed control over their own sexual choices, the opposite of being used by others.)
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protection from abuse (Emphasizes legal or social measures that prevent people from being sexually exploited.)
Колокации
sexual exploitation
|child sexual exploitation
|commercial sexual exploitation
|victims of exploitation
|online sexual exploitation
|exploitation for prostitution
Теми
law
|crime
|ethics
|health
|relationships
Примери
- The charity provides support to survivors of sexual exploitation.
- Police launched an investigation into the sexual exploitation of minors on the website.
- New legislation aims to combat the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
- She spoke publicly about the exploitation she experienced when she was a teenager.
- International agencies are cooperating to stop the exploitation of women in the sex trade.
Примери за учащи
- The law tries to stop the sexual exploitation of children.
- He went to prison for the exploitation of young women.
- The group works to protect girls from exploitation online.
- She told the court about the sexual exploitation she suffered.
- Many countries are working together to fight child sexual exploitation.
Съществително
technical
C1
action
4
use of a security vulnerability
In computer security, the act of using a weak point in a system to get in or to do something you are not allowed to do.
Модел на употреба:
the exploitation of [a vulnerability/system]
Честа грешка:
Learners may think *exploitation* in this context is always about people, but in cybersecurity it refers to using software or system weaknesses, even if no person is directly targeted.
Синоними
attack (A broader term for any attempt to break security; exploitation is the specific use of a discovered weakness.)
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breach (Focuses on the result (a broken security boundary) rather than the method of exploiting the vulnerability.)
Антоними
hardening (Technical term for making systems more resistant to exploitation.)
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patching (Refers to fixing software so that vulnerabilities can no longer be exploited.)
Колокации
exploitation of vulnerabilities
|remote code exploitation
|exploit development and exploitation
|vulnerability discovery and exploitation
|prevent exploitation
|exploitation phase of the attack
Теми
technology
|security
Примери
- The report describes the exploitation of a critical vulnerability in the web server.
- Proper input validation is essential to prevent the exploitation of application bugs.
- After the exploit was published, widespread exploitation of the flaw began within hours.
- The course covers both vulnerability analysis and exploitation techniques.
- Early detection tools can greatly reduce the risk of exploitation by attackers.
Примери за учащи
- The team found a bug and warned the company before exploitation could happen.
- Good security updates help stop the exploitation of software problems.
- They studied real cases of exploitation in a cybersecurity class.
- The attack started with the exploitation of a simple password mistake.
- Better training can lower the chance of human error and exploitation.
Съществително
C1
action
5
using tragedy or shock for gain
The act of using sad or shocking events in news, films, or ads mainly to get attention or money, not to help people.
Модел на употреба:
the exploitation of [a tragedy/issue] in [media/advertising]
Синоними
sensationalism (Focuses on exaggerating or emphasizing shocking details; exploitation stresses using those shocks mainly for gain.)
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commercialization (Highlights turning something into a product; exploitation emphasizes the morally questionable use of sensitive topics.)
Антоними
respectful coverage (Describes media or discussion that treats events and people with care instead of using them for attention.)
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ethical reporting (Focuses on following moral standards rather than taking advantage of tragedy.)
Колокации
media exploitation
|disaster exploitation
|tragedy exploitation
|emotional exploitation
|victim exploitation
|exploitation cinema
Теми
media
|ethics
|entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Примери
- Some critics accused the film of exploitation of the disaster for entertainment.
- Using the victim's story in the ad felt like pure exploitation.
- The charity warned companies against the exploitation of the crisis in their marketing campaigns.
- Journalists debated whether the graphic images were necessary or simply exploitation.
- There is a fine line between raising awareness and exploitation of people's suffering.
Примери за учащи
- Many people saw the ad as exploitation of the accident.
- The TV show was criticized for the exploitation of real crimes.
- Some photos of the war looked like exploitation, not news.
- He said the movie was more about exploitation than about truth.
- They used the sad story for clicks, which felt like exploitation.
Граматика
Речникова форма
exploitation
IPA
GB/ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
Срички и ударение
ex - ploit - a - tion (4 срички)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: exploitation
- Plural: exploitation, exploitations
Семейство думи
Forms
exploitations
noun
Core family
exploit
verb B2
exploitative
adjective C1
Related words
exploiter
noun
exploitable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unexploited
adjective
Advanced or less common
overexploitation
noun
Изрази
child sexual exploitation
1/t͡ʃˈaɪld sˈɛkʃuəl ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
sexual exploitation of a child
The use of a child for sex in a cruel or unfair way, often for money or other benefit; this is a serious crime.
Примери
- The task force focuses on cases of child sexual exploitation.
- Schools are teaching students how to recognize signs of child sexual exploitation.
- International laws against child sexual exploitation have been strengthened.
commercial sexual exploitation
1/kəmˈɚʃəl sˈɛkʃuəl ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
profit-making sexual exploitation
The use of a person for sex to make money or get goods, when that person is controlled, forced, or tricked.
Примери
- The NGO fights against the commercial sexual exploitation of minors.
- International conferences often focus on ending commercial sexual exploitation in tourism.
- The report highlighted how poverty increases the risk of commercial sexual exploitation.
labor exploitation
1/lˈeɪbɚ ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
unfair use of workers' labor
The unfair use of workers, for example with very low pay or very bad conditions, so that someone else can make more money.
Примери
- The report revealed widespread labor exploitation in the garment industry.
- Consumers are demanding that companies address labor exploitation in their supply chains.
- Labor exploitation is common where there are weak labor laws.
online sexual exploitation
1/ˈɔnlˌaɪn sˈɛkʃuəl ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
sexual exploitation using the internet
The use of the internet or digital tools to force or trick someone into sexual activity, often to make money or get images or videos.
Примери
- Police are seeing a sharp rise in cases of online sexual exploitation.
- Parents were given advice on how to protect their children from online sexual exploitation.
- New technologies can help detect online sexual exploitation more quickly.
sexual exploitation
1/sˈɛkʃuəl ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
coercive sexual use of a person
The use of a person for sex in a cruel or unfair way, often with force or pressure, usually to get money or other benefit.
Примери
- The organization works to prevent sexual exploitation of children online.
- He was convicted of sexual exploitation after recruiting women into forced prostitution.
- New policies aim to protect migrant workers from sexual exploitation.
the exploitation of a vulnerability
1/ðə ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən əv ə vˌʌlnɚəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
using a security weakness
The act of using a weak point in a computer system to do something that is not allowed.
Примери
- The breach began with the exploitation of a vulnerability in the outdated software.
- Regular updates reduce the risk of the exploitation of a vulnerability.
- The article explains how the exploitation of a vulnerability can lead to data loss.
the exploitation of natural resources
1/ðə ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən əv nˈæt͡ʃɚəl ɹˈisɔɹsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
use of natural resources for gain
The use of things like oil, gas, forests, and water to make money or get other benefits.
Примери
- The exploitation of natural resources has brought both wealth and environmental damage.
- They discussed how to balance the exploitation of natural resources with conservation.
- The country's economy depends heavily on the exploitation of natural resources.
worker exploitation
1/wˈɚkɚ ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
unfair use of workers
The unfair treatment of workers so that their employer can get more money or power from their work.
Примери
- The union accused the company of worker exploitation.
- Stricter regulations are needed to prevent worker exploitation in the gig economy.
- They organized a protest to raise awareness about worker exploitation.