exposure
gb/ɪkspˈoʊʒɚ/ us/ɪkspˈoʊʒɚ/
B1
Inglês
~ 2900
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
state
1
being affected by something
Being in a situation where you can be harmed or influenced by something.
Padrão de uso:
exposure to [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exposure' (the state) with 'expose' (the verb). For example, saying 'I have expose to the sun' instead of 'I have exposure to the sun'.
Sinónimos
contact (General term for coming into touch with something, not always harmful.)
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vulnerability (Focuses more on the susceptibility to harm rather than the act of being subjected.)
Antónimos
protection (Indicates being shielded from harm instead of subjected to it.)
Colocações
exposure to sunlight
|exposure to risk
|exposure to chemicals
|prolonged exposure
|risk exposure
Temas
health
|safety
|environment
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Prolonged exposure to loud noise can damage your hearing.
- The new policy reduces workers’ exposure to dangerous chemicals.
- Children’s exposure to violent media is a growing concern.
- His long exposure to the sun left him with a severe burn.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Too much exposure to the sun can hurt your skin.
- She has little exposure to English outside school.
- We must avoid exposure to cold weather.
- Exposure to smoke is bad for children.
Nome
B2
state
2
state of being seen or uncovered
When something is open and can be seen or touched because it is not covered.
Sinónimos
visibility (Focuses on the ability to be seen, not necessarily lack of cover.)
Antónimos
concealment (Refers to keeping something hidden from view.)
Colocações
public exposure
|media exposure
|skin exposure
Temas
appearance
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The photograph shows the mountain’s full exposure to the wind.
- The scandal led to unwanted exposure in the press.
- His sudden media exposure made him uncomfortable.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He does not like too much exposure in the news.
- The plants died because of exposure to cold air.
- She avoided exposure by staying inside.
Nome
technical
B2
quantity
3
light reaching film or sensor
In photography, how much light you let into the camera when taking a picture.
Sinónimos
shot duration (Less common; refers specifically to time element in photography.)
Antónimos
underexposure (Too little light reaches film or sensor.)
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overexposure (Too much light reaches film or sensor.)
Colocações
long exposure
|short exposure
|correct exposure
Temas
photography
|technology
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- A long exposure captures more detail in low light.
- Adjusting the exposure will make the image brighter.
- The photo was ruined by overexposure.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The photo is dark because of low exposure.
- You need more exposure for night photos.
- He changed the camera’s exposure settings.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
exposure
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈoʊʒɚ/
US/ɪkspˈoʊʒɚ/
Sílabas e acento
ex - pos - ure (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pos)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: exposure
- Plural: exposure, exposures
Família de palavras
Forms
exposures
noun
Core family
expose
verb B1
exposed
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unexposed
adjective
Advanced or less common
overexpose
verb
overexposure
noun
underexpose
verb
underexposure
noun
Expressões
exposure therapy
1/ɪkspˈoʊʒɚ θˈɛɹəpi/
fixed phrase
technical
treatment by facing fears gradually
A type of treatment where you slowly face something you are afraid of until it becomes less scary.
Exemplos
- Exposure therapy helped her overcome her fear of flying.
- The psychologist recommended exposure therapy for his social anxiety.
overexposure to [something]
1/ˌoʊvɚɪkspˈoʊʒɚ tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
too much harmful contact
When you have too much contact with something that can hurt you.
Exemplos
- Overexposure to sunlight can cause skin cancer.
- He suffered from overexposure to loud noises at work.
public exposure
1/pˈʌblɪk ɪkspˈoʊʒɚ/
fixed phrase
being seen by many people
When many people know about you or see you, often through media.
Exemplos
- The artist gained public exposure after winning the award.
- Public exposure can help a business grow quickly.