exploit
gb/ˈɛksplɔɪt/ us/ˈɛksplɔɪt/
B2
Engleză
~ 3100
kihasznál, kizsákmányol, visszaél, hasznosít, él, hőstett, bravúr, kiemelkedő teljesítmény
VERB
B2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
to exploit [someone/something] for [something]
The company was accused of exploiting its employees by paying very low wages.
A céget azzal vádolták, hogy nagyon alacsony bérekkel kizsákmányolja az alkalmazottait.
He exploited the legal loophole to avoid paying taxes.
Kihasználta a jogi kiskaput, hogy elkerülje az adófizetést.
Tourists sometimes exploit the local culture without respecting it.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The shop owner exploited the workers.
A bolt tulajdonosa kihasználta a dolgozókat.
They exploited the cheap prices in the market.
Kihasználták az alacsony piaci árakat.
She exploited his kindness to get money.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exploit' with 'explore'. 'Exploit' means to use unfairly, while 'explore' means to look around or investigate.
Sens
Use unfairly for advantage
Colocații
exploit workers
|exploit resources
|exploit a situation
|exploit a loophole
Sinonime
take advantage of (Common in everyday speech; slightly less formal than 'exploit'.)
|
abuse (Stronger negative connotation, implies harm or cruelty.)
Antonime
protect (To keep someone safe instead of using them unfairly.)
|
support (To help and assist rather than use for personal gain.)
Teme
business
|ethics
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To treat someone or something unfairly to get a benefit for yourself.
To make use of someone or something in an unfair or selfish way, often for personal gain.
VERB
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
to exploit [something] to [do something]
The team exploited their opponent's weakness to win the match.
A csapat kihasználta az ellenfél gyengeségét, és megnyerte a mérkőzést.
She exploited her language skills to get a better job.
Hasznosította a nyelvtudását, hogy jobb állást szerezzen.
We need to exploit renewable energy sources more efficiently.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The player exploited the open space to score.
A játékos kihasználta az üres területet, és gólt szerzett.
He exploited the chance to talk to the manager.
Élt a lehetőséggel, hogy beszéljen a vezetővel.
They exploited the new tool to finish faster.
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners only know the negative meaning of 'exploit' and miss its neutral or positive usage in certain contexts.
Sens
Use effectively for advantage
Colocații
exploit opportunities
|exploit strengths
|exploit technology
Sinonime
utilize (More formal and neutral; lacks the negative connotation of 'exploit'.)
|
leverage (Often used in business contexts to mean using an asset to gain advantage.)
Antonime
waste (To fail to use something effectively.)
Teme
business
|technology
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To use something well so you get a good result.
To make full and effective use of a resource, opportunity, or situation.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
3
The soldier's exploits were celebrated in his hometown.
A katona hőstetteit szülővárosában ünnepelték.
Her exploits as a mountain climber inspired many young adventurers.
Hegymászóként elért kiemelkedő teljesítményei sok fiatal kalandort megihlettek.
The book tells the exploits of a famous detective.
Exemple pentru cursanți
We read about his exploits in the war.
Olvastunk a háborúban véghez vitt hőstetteiről.
Her exploits made her famous in the city.
A hőstettei híressé tették a városban.
The movie shows the exploits of the hero.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this noun form with the verb meaning. In this sense, it refers to an action or event, not the act of using someone or something.
Sens
Notable or heroic deed
Colocații
heroic exploits
|military exploits
|legendary exploits
Sinonime
feat (Focuses on skill and difficulty of the achievement.)
|
achievement (General term for something successfully done.)
Antonime
failure (The opposite of a successful or notable act.)
Teme
history
|storytelling
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
An exciting or important thing someone does that needs skill or courage.
A brave, notable, or successful act, often involving skill or courage.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
exploit
IPA
GB/ˈɛksplɔɪt/
US/ˈɛksplɔɪt/
Silabe și accent
ex - ploit (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (ex)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: exploit
- Plural: exploits
Verb
- Base: exploit
- 3rd Person Singular: exploits
- Present Participle: exploiting
- Past: exploited
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
exploits
noun
exploiting
verb
exploited
verb
Core family
exploitation
noun B2
exploitative
adjective C1
Related words
exploiter
noun
exploitable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unexploited
adjective
Advanced or less common
exploitive
adjective
exploitability
noun
Expresii
exploit a loophole
1/ɪksplˈɔɪt ə lˈuphˌoʊl/
fixed phrase
Use legal gap for advantage
To use a small mistake or gap in rules or laws to get an advantage.
Exemple
- The company exploited a loophole in tax law to save millions.
- He exploited a loophole in the contract to leave early.
exploit a loophole
1/ɪksplˈɔɪt ə lˈuphˌoʊl/
fixed phrase
Use a rule gap
to use a weakness in a rule to do something that the rule was probably meant to prevent
Exemple
- Several companies exploited a loophole in the law to avoid reporting their emissions.
- The app exploited a loophole in the platform's privacy rules.
- He was criticized for exploiting a loophole instead of following the spirit of the agreement.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- They exploited a loophole in the rules.
exploit someone's weakness
1/ɪksplˈɔɪt sˈʌmwˌʌnz wˈiknəs/
fixed phrase
Take advantage of vulnerability
To use something a person cannot do well or is bad at to get an advantage over them.
Exemple
- The chess player exploited her opponent's weakness in endgames.
- They exploited his lack of experience during negotiations.