英語

expose

gb/ɪkspˈoʊz/ us/ɪkspˈoʊz/
B1 英語
~ 2600
語義
0件の語義
動詞 B1 action
1

Make visible by uncovering

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

用法パターン: to expose [something/someone] to [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expose' with 'express'. 'Expose' is about making something visible or known, while 'express' is about showing feelings or ideas.
類義語
uncover (Implies removing a cover or revealing something hidden.)
対義語
conceal (Means to hide or keep something from being seen.)
コロケーション
expose the truth |expose a secret |expose skin |expose flaws |expose corruption
テーマ
daily life |science |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
動詞 B2 action
2

Reveal something secret

To tell people about something bad or secret.

用法パターン: to expose [someone/something] for [wrongdoing]
類義語
reveal (General term for making something known; not always about wrongdoing.)
対義語
cover up (Means to hide or keep wrongdoing secret.)
コロケーション
expose a lie |expose a scandal |expose wrongdoing |expose a fraud
テーマ
crime |media |communication |law
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
動詞 B2 action
3

Put in harm's way

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

用法パターン: to expose [someone/something] to [danger/risk]
類義語
subject (Often used in formal contexts; means cause someone to undergo something.)
対義語
protect (Means to keep someone safe from harm or danger.)
コロケーション
expose children to violence |expose workers to chemicals |expose skin to sunlight
テーマ
health |safety |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • The job exposed him to loud noise.
  • Do not expose your eyes to bright light.
  • The broken pipe exposed us to cold air.
動詞 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.

用法パターン: to expose [film/sensor] for [time]
類義語
illuminate (In photography, means to light up a subject, but not exactly the same as exposing film.)
対義語
underexpose (In photography, means not allowing enough light for a clear image.)
コロケーション
properly expose the shot |over expose the image |expose the film
テーマ
photography |technology |arts_entertainment
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • He exposed the film for five seconds.
  • The camera will expose the picture correctly.
  • Do not overexpose the photo.
文法
辞書形
expose
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈoʊz/
US/ɪkspˈoʊz/
音節・強勢
ex - pose (2音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
活用形
Verb
  • Base: expose
  • 3rd Person Singular: exposes
  • Present Participle: exposing
  • Past: exposed
関連語
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
表現

expose a fraud

1
/ɪkspˈoʊz ə fɹˈɔd/
fixed phrase

Reveal dishonesty or deception

To show that someone is lying or cheating.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

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

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