expose
From Latin 'exponere', meaning 'to put out, set forth'.
VERB
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[/ɪkˈspoʊz/en-US]
To make something visible, known, or revealed that was previously hidden or concealed. This can involve revealing information, secrets, or physical objects. The act of exposing can also imply a sense of vulnerability or risk associated with the revealed subject.
| gerund | past | present |
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| exposing | exposed | exposes |
- The documentary aims to expose the corruption within the system. — このドキュメンタリーはシステム内の腐敗を暴露することを目的としています。
- He decided to expose his painting to the public at the gallery. — 彼はギャラリーで自分の絵を公開することに決めました。
- The whistleblower's testimony helped to expose the unfair practices of the company. — 告発者の証言は、その会社の不正な慣行を明らかにするのに役立ちました。
register: formal
NOUN
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[/ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒər/en-US]
exposure
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revealing
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vulnerability
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concept sentence
untranslatable
(The exact nuance of 'exposure' as vulnerability in various contexts may not have a direct single-word synonym.)
Antonyms
concealment
The state of being made visible, known, or revealed. In certain contexts, 'exposure' can also refer to the condition of being vulnerable, particularly to danger or harm, making it challenging to find a direct equivalent in other languages. This term often encompasses both physical exposure and metaphorical vulnerability.
irregular note only if irregular
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- The artist's exposure at the art fair led to increased sales of her work. — アートフェアでのそのアーティストの露出は、彼女の作品の売上増加につながりました。
- Excessive exposure to the sun can lead to skin damage. — 太陽への過度の曝露は、皮膚の損傷につながることがあります。
- The report raised concerns about the exposure of children to dangerous situations. — その報告書は、子供たちの危険な状況への曝露について懸念を示しました。
register: formal