expose
gb/ɪkspˈoʊz/ us/ɪkspˈoʊz/
B1
Inglês
~ 2600
feltár, láthatóvá tesz, felfed, leleplez, nyilvánosságra hoz, kitesz, exponál
VERBO
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
to expose [something/someone] to [something]
The journalist worked to expose the corruption in the government.
Az újságíró azon dolgozott, hogy feltárja a kormányzati korrupciót.
Peeling back the wallpaper exposed the original brick wall.
A tapéta lehúzása láthatóvá tette az eredeti téglafalat.
The photograph exposed the beauty of the landscape.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The rain exposed the old paint on the wall.
Az eső láthatóvá tette a régi festékréteget a falon.
He opened the box to expose the toys inside.
Kinyitotta a dobozt, hogy láthatóvá tegye a benne lévő játékokat.
The test exposed her weakness in math.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expose' with 'express'. 'Expose' is about making something visible or known, while 'express' is about showing feelings or ideas.
Significado
Make visible by uncovering
Colocações
expose the truth
|expose a secret
|expose skin
|expose flaws
|expose corruption
Sinónimos
uncover (Implies removing a cover or revealing something hidden.)
Antónimos
conceal (Means to hide or keep something from being seen.)
Temas
daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To take the cover off something so people can see it.
To cause something that is hidden or covered to be seen.
VERBO
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
to expose [someone/something] for [wrongdoing]
The whistleblower exposed the company's illegal activities.
A visszaélés-bejelentő leleplezte a vállalat törvénytelen tevékenységeit.
The documentary exposed the truth about the unsafe working conditions.
A dokumentumfilm feltárta az igazságot a veszélyes munkakörülményekről.
She was afraid to expose her friend's dishonest behavior.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The news story exposed the bad actions of the mayor.
A hír leleplezte a polgármester visszaéléseit.
He exposed the secret plan to everyone.
Mindenki előtt felfedte a titkos tervet.
The book exposed the lies told by the leader.
Significado
Reveal something secret
Colocações
expose a lie
|expose a scandal
|expose wrongdoing
|expose a fraud
Sinónimos
reveal (General term for making something known; not always about wrongdoing.)
Antónimos
cover up (Means to hide or keep wrongdoing secret.)
Temas
crime
|media
|communication
|law
Definição
To tell people about something bad or secret.
To make public something that was meant to be hidden, especially wrongdoing or secrets.
VERBO
B2
3
kitesz
B2
Padrão de uso:
to expose [someone/something] to [danger/risk]
The new policy could expose more people to financial risk.
Az új szabályozás több embert tehet ki pénzügyi kockázatnak.
Not wearing sunscreen exposes your skin to harmful UV rays.
Ha nem használsz naptejet, káros UV-sugaraknak teszed ki a bőrödet.
The leak exposed residents to toxic fumes.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The job exposed him to loud noise.
A munkája során erős zajnak volt kitéve.
Do not expose your eyes to bright light.
Ne tedd ki a szemedet erős fénynek.
The broken pipe exposed us to cold air.
Significado
Put in harm's way
Colocações
expose children to violence
|expose workers to chemicals
|expose skin to sunlight
Sinónimos
subject (Often used in formal contexts; means cause someone to undergo something.)
Antónimos
protect (Means to keep someone safe from harm or danger.)
Temas
health
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To put someone where they can be hurt or affected by something bad.
To cause someone to be in a situation where they are affected by danger, risk, or something unpleasant.
VERBO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
exponál
C1
Padrão de uso:
to expose [film/sensor] for [time]
You should expose the film for at least two seconds in low light.
Gyenge fényben legalább két másodpercig kell exponálni a filmet.
The photographer accidentally overexposed the image.
A fotós véletlenül túlexponálta a képet.
Digital cameras automatically expose each shot.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He exposed the film for five seconds.
Öt másodpercig exponálta a filmet.
The camera will expose the picture correctly.
A fényképezőgép megfelelően fogja exponálni a képet.
Do not overexpose the photo.
Significado
Allow light onto film/sensor
Colocações
properly expose the shot
|over expose the image
|expose the film
Sinónimos
illuminate (In photography, means to light up a subject, but not exactly the same as exposing film.)
Antónimos
underexpose (In photography, means not allowing enough light for a clear image.)
Temas
photography
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Definição
In photography, to let light hit film or a camera sensor so it can make a picture.
In photography, to allow light to reach film or a digital sensor in order to create an image.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
expose
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈoʊz/
US/ɪkspˈoʊz/
Sílabas e acento
ex - pose (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: expose
- 3rd Person Singular: exposes
- Present Participle: exposing
- Past: exposed
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
expose a fraud
1/ɪkspˈoʊz ə fɹˈɔd/
fixed phrase
Reveal dishonesty or deception
To show that someone is lying or cheating.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The investigation aimed to expose the truth about the incident.
- Her article helped expose the truth behind the rumors.