expose
gb/ɪkspˈoʊz/ us/ɪkspˈoʊz/
B1
Inggris
~ 2600
Makna
0 makna
Kata kerja
B1
action
1
Make visible by uncovering
To take the cover off something so people can see it.
Pola penggunaan:
to expose [something/someone] to [something]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expose' with 'express'. 'Expose' is about making something visible or known, while 'express' is about showing feelings or ideas.
Sinonim
uncover (Implies removing a cover or revealing something hidden.)
Antonim
conceal (Means to hide or keep something from being seen.)
Kolokasi
expose the truth
|expose a secret
|expose skin
|expose flaws
|expose corruption
Tema
daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Kata kerja
B2
action
2
Reveal something secret
To tell people about something bad or secret.
Pola penggunaan:
to expose [someone/something] for [wrongdoing]
Sinonim
reveal (General term for making something known; not always about wrongdoing.)
Antonim
cover up (Means to hide or keep wrongdoing secret.)
Kolokasi
expose a lie
|expose a scandal
|expose wrongdoing
|expose a fraud
Tema
crime
|media
|communication
|law
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Kata kerja
B2
action
3
Put in harm's way
To put someone where they can be hurt or affected by something bad.
Pola penggunaan:
to expose [someone/something] to [danger/risk]
Sinonim
subject (Often used in formal contexts; means cause someone to undergo something.)
Antonim
protect (Means to keep someone safe from harm or danger.)
Kolokasi
expose children to violence
|expose workers to chemicals
|expose skin to sunlight
Tema
health
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- The job exposed him to loud noise.
- Do not expose your eyes to bright light.
- The broken pipe exposed us to cold air.
Kata kerja
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.
Pola penggunaan:
to expose [film/sensor] for [time]
Sinonim
illuminate (In photography, means to light up a subject, but not exactly the same as exposing film.)
Antonim
underexpose (In photography, means not allowing enough light for a clear image.)
Kolokasi
properly expose the shot
|over expose the image
|expose the film
Tema
photography
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- He exposed the film for five seconds.
- The camera will expose the picture correctly.
- Do not overexpose the photo.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
expose
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈoʊz/
US/ɪkspˈoʊz/
Suku kata & tekanan
ex - pose (2 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
Bentuk kata
Verb
- Base: expose
- 3rd Person Singular: exposes
- Present Participle: exposing
- Past: exposed
Kata terkait
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
Ungkapan
expose a fraud
1/ɪkspˈoʊz ə fɹˈɔd/
fixed phrase
Reveal dishonesty or deception
To show that someone is lying or cheating.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- The investigation aimed to expose the truth about the incident.
- Her article helped expose the truth behind the rumors.