exposed

• 指某物未被覆盖、未受保护或暴露在外，也指使某事物显现出来，常暗示脆弱或缺乏遮蔽。

Describes a state of being uncovered, unprotected, or made visible, often implying vulnerability or lack of shelter.

1. Not protected or coveredB1formal

   Left without protection from the elements or danger.

   暴露的

   • The hikers were exposed to the harsh weather conditions.
   • The wires were left exposed, posing a safety hazard.
   • His skin was exposed to the sun for too long.

   同义词baredefenselessopenuncoveredunguardedunprotectedvulnerable

   反义词coveredguardedprotectedsecureshelteredshielded

2. Revealed or made knownB2formal

   Made visible or known, often something previously hidden or secret.

   被揭露的

   • The scandal was exposed by the journalist.
   • The truth about the company's finances was finally exposed.
   • The undercover agent was exposed and had to leave the country.

   同义词discloseduncoveredunearnedunveiled

   反义词concealedcoveredhiddenmaskedveiled

3. Vulnerable or at riskB2formal

   In a position where one is susceptible to harm, criticism, or danger.

   易受伤害的

   • The children were exposed to violence in their neighborhood.
   • The company is exposed to significant financial risk.
   • Without proper training, the soldiers were exposed to enemy fire.

   同义词defenselessendangeredsusceptibleunprotectedunsafevulnerable

   反义词guardedprotectedsafesecureshelteredshielded

• 表示揭露、公开或使某事物可见或为人所知，常指隐藏或秘密的事物。也可指使人接触或体验某事物。

A verb used to indicate the act of revealing, uncovering, or making something visible or known, often something previously hidden or secret.

1. Reveal or uncoverB2formal

   To make something visible or known that was previously hidden or secret.

   揭露

   • The journalist exposed the corruption scandal.
   • The investigation exposed serious flaws in the system.
   • He threatened to expose the truth to the public.

   同义词disclosedivulgeexhibitrevealuncoverunveil

   反义词concealcoverhidemaskshieldveil

2. Subject to influenceB1formal

   To make someone experience or be affected by something, often something new or harmful.

   使接触

   • Children should be exposed to different cultures.
   • The workers were exposed to dangerous chemicals.
   • Exposing plants to too much sunlight can damage them.

   同义词opensubject

   反义词protectsheltershield

3. PhotographyB2formal

   To allow light to reach photographic film or a digital sensor in order to create an image.

   曝光

   • The photographer exposed the film for only a few seconds.
   • You need to expose the sensor correctly to get a clear picture.
   • He accidentally overexposed the photo, making it too bright.