expose
gb/ɪkspˈoʊz/ us/ɪkspˈoʊz/
B1
Engleză
~ 2600
feltár, láthatóvá tesz, felfed, leleplez, nyilvánosságra hoz, kitesz, exponál
VERB
B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expose' with 'express'. 'Expose' is about making something visible or known, while 'express' is about showing feelings or ideas.
Sens
Make visible by uncovering
Colocații
expose the truth
|expose a secret
|expose skin
|expose flaws
|expose corruption
Sinonime
uncover (Implies removing a cover or revealing something hidden.)
Antonime
conceal (Means to hide or keep something from being seen.)
Teme
daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To take the cover off something so people can see it.
To cause something that is hidden or covered to be seen.
VERB
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Sens
Reveal something secret
Colocații
expose a lie
|expose a scandal
|expose wrongdoing
|expose a fraud
Sinonime
reveal (General term for making something known; not always about wrongdoing.)
Antonime
cover up (Means to hide or keep wrongdoing secret.)
Teme
crime
|media
|communication
|law
Definiție
To tell people about something bad or secret.
To make public something that was meant to be hidden, especially wrongdoing or secrets.
VERB
B2
3
kitesz
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Sens
Put in harm's way
Colocații
expose children to violence
|expose workers to chemicals
|expose skin to sunlight
Sinonime
subject (Often used in formal contexts; means cause someone to undergo something.)
Antonime
protect (Means to keep someone safe from harm or danger.)
Teme
health
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
4
exponál
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Sens
Allow light onto film/sensor
Colocații
properly expose the shot
|over expose the image
|expose the film
Sinonime
illuminate (In photography, means to light up a subject, but not exactly the same as exposing film.)
Antonime
underexpose (In photography, means not allowing enough light for a clear image.)
Teme
photography
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Definiție
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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
expose
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈoʊz/
US/ɪkspˈoʊz/
Silabe și accent
ex - pose (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: expose
- 3rd Person Singular: exposes
- Present Participle: exposing
- Past: exposed
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii
expose a fraud
1/ɪkspˈoʊz ə fɹˈɔd/
fixed phrase
Reveal dishonesty or deception
To show that someone is lying or cheating.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- The investigation aimed to expose the truth about the incident.
- Her article helped expose the truth behind the rumors.