انگلیسی

expose

gb/ɪkspˈoʊz/ us/ɪkspˈoʊz/
B1 انگلیسی
~ 2600
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
فعل B1 action
1

Make visible by uncovering

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

الگوی کاربرد: to expose [something/someone] to [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expose' with 'express'. 'Expose' is about making something visible or known, while 'express' is about showing feelings or ideas.
هم‌معنی‌ها
uncover (Implies removing a cover or revealing something hidden.)
متضادها
conceal (Means to hide or keep something from being seen.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
expose the truth |expose a secret |expose skin |expose flaws |expose corruption
موضوع‌ها
daily life |science |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: to expose [someone/something] for [wrongdoing]
هم‌معنی‌ها
reveal (General term for making something known; not always about wrongdoing.)
متضادها
cover up (Means to hide or keep wrongdoing secret.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
expose a lie |expose a scandal |expose wrongdoing |expose a fraud
موضوع‌ها
crime |media |communication |law
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: to expose [someone/something] to [danger/risk]
هم‌معنی‌ها
subject (Often used in formal contexts; means cause someone to undergo something.)
متضادها
protect (Means to keep someone safe from harm or danger.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
expose children to violence |expose workers to chemicals |expose skin to sunlight
موضوع‌ها
health |safety |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: to expose [film/sensor] for [time]
هم‌معنی‌ها
illuminate (In photography, means to light up a subject, but not exactly the same as exposing film.)
متضادها
underexpose (In photography, means not allowing enough light for a clear image.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
properly expose the shot |over expose the image |expose the film
موضوع‌ها
photography |technology |arts_entertainment
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • He exposed the film for five seconds.
  • The camera will expose the picture correctly.
  • Do not overexpose the photo.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
expose
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈoʊz/
US/ɪkspˈoʊz/
هجاها و تکیه
ex - pose (۲ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
صورت‌های واژه
Verb
  • Base: expose
  • 3rd Person Singular: exposes
  • Present Participle: exposing
  • Past: exposed
خانوادهٔ واژه
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
عبارت‌ها

expose a fraud

1
/ɪkspˈoʊz ə fɹˈɔd/
fixed phrase

Reveal dishonesty or deception

To show that someone is lying or cheating.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

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

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