expose
expose — 名詞
1. a detailed news article, documentary, or book that reveals secret information ab
揭發報導
揭露醜聞或不法行為的公開報導
a detailed news article, documentary, or book that reveals secret information about a person or organization, typically involving illegal or immoral activities that the subject wanted to keep hidden
The newspaper published a shocking exposé of the company's illegal waste dumping.
那家報紙刊登了一篇震驚社會的報導，揭露該公司的非法廢棄物傾倒行為。
collocation: an exposé of [scandal/wrongdoing]
Maeve's documentary was an exposé of child labour in the clothing industry.
Maeve 的紀錄片揭發了成衣業中的童工問題。
The journalist won an award for her exposé of corruption within city government.
那位記者因為揭發市政府內部貪腐的報導而獲獎。
After the exposé appeared on television, the senator resigned from office.
那則揭發報導在電視上播出後，參議員便辭職了。
- revelation
a broader term that does not require a full publication; a single fact can be a revelation
- disclosure
more formal and neutral; can apply to any release of information, not necessarily shocking
- whistleblowing
refers specifically to an insider reporting wrongdoing within their own organization
文法句型
an exposé of + noun
用法筆記
Frequently followed by an 'of'-phrase naming the subject of the investigation. The word is borrowed from French and retains the acute accent on the 'e', though the accent is sometimes omitted in informal writing.
常見錯誤
expose — 動詞
1. to take away or remove whatever is covering or hiding something, so that what wa
顯露；露出
移去遮蔽物使可見
to take away or remove whatever is covering or hiding something, so that what was underneath becomes visible
The storm tore off part of the roof and exposed the attic to the rain.
暴風雨吹掉了一部分屋頂，使閣樓露出來淋雨。
remove covering to reveal what is underneath
Ilan carefully exposed the fossil by brushing away the loose soil.
Ilan 小心地刷掉鬆散的泥土，讓化石露了出來。
The demolition team exposed the original brick fireplace behind the false wall.
拆除團隊在假牆後面，露出了原本的磚造壁爐。
When Minho pulled back the old carpet, it exposed a beautiful wooden floor beneath it.
Minho 拉開舊地毯時，露出了底下漂亮的木地板。
文法句型
expose + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used with a concrete object (a surface, a body part, an object) when the covering is physical. Distinguish from sense 2 (PHOTOGRAPHIC), which involves light acting on film, and sense 5 (REVEAL WRONGDOING), which is abstract.
常見錯誤
2. to let light strike a piece of photographic film, paper, or a digital sensor in
曝光
讓光線照射底片或感光元件
to let light strike a piece of photographic film, paper, or a digital sensor in order to create a picture
The photographer exposed the film for a split second to capture the bird in flight.
那位攝影師只將底片曝光了不到一秒鐘，以捕捉飛行中的鳥。
expose + film/sensor + for [duration]
Niran accidentally exposed the roll of film when he opened the camera back too soon.
Niran 太早打開相機背蓋，不小心讓整卷底片曝光了。
Vivek exposed the camera sensor for thirty seconds to capture the stars clearly.
Vivek 將相機感光元件曝光了三十秒鐘，以清楚捕捉到星星。
Élise exposed the photographic paper under the enlarger for exactly twelve seconds.
Élise 將相紙放在放大機下，精準曝光了十二秒鐘。
文法句型
expose + noun phrase + to + noun phrase
用法筆記
In digital photography 'expose' is still used, but less often than in film photography. The noun 'exposure' is more common in everyday photographic talk ('long exposure', 'double exposure').
常見錯誤
3. if someone exposes themselves, they deliberately reveal their private body parts
暴露性器官
在公共場合故意露出性器官
if someone exposes themselves, they deliberately reveal their private body parts where others are present, making it a criminal act under indecency laws
The man was arrested for exposing himself on the beach in front of families.
那名男子因為在海灘上對家庭露出生殖器而被逮捕。
reflexive: expose + himself/herself
Rania called the police after seeing a man expose himself near the public swimming pool.
Rania 看到一名男子在公共游泳池附近暴露性器官後，報了警。
The court sentenced him to community service for exposing himself in a public square.
法院判處他在公共場所暴露性器官一案須進行社區服務。
After a neighbour filed a complaint, Gabriel was convicted of exposing himself in a children's playground.
一名鄰居投訴後，Gabriel 因在兒童遊戲場暴露性器官而被定罪。
- indecent exposure
the legal term for the crime itself, not the verb
文法句型
expose + reflexive pronoun
用法筆記
Almost always used reflexively with 'himself' or 'herself'. The act itself is called 'indecent exposure'. This sense is rarely used outside of legal or news contexts.
4. to put a person, group, or thing in a situation where they are unprotected again
使暴露
使遭受危險或有害影響
to put a person, group, or thing in a situation where they are unprotected against something harmful such as disease, poison, danger, or bad conditions
Without a mask, Imani exposed herself to smoke from the burning building.
Imani 沒戴口罩，導致自己吸入燃燒建築物冒出的濃煙。
reflexive: expose + oneself + to [harm]
The old water pipes exposed the whole neighbourhood to unsafe levels of lead.
老舊的水管讓整個社區暴露在含鉛量超標的飲用水中。
Leaving small toys near a baby exposes the child to the risk of choking.
把小玩具放在嬰兒附近，會讓孩子面臨噎到的風險。
Mert's weak lungs exposed him to frequent chest infections during the winter.
Mert 的肺部較弱，讓他冬天時經常受到胸部感染。
文法句型
expose + noun phrase + to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Very common in passive voice: 'be exposed to [something harmful]'. The preposition 'to' is always required. The object of 'to' can be a physical substance (chemicals, radiation) or an abstract danger (risk, criticism, abuse).
常見錯誤
5. to make hidden dishonest, illegal, or shameful behaviour known to the public, es
揭露；揭發
將隱瞞的壞事公諸於世
to make hidden dishonest, illegal, or shameful behaviour known to the public, especially after an investigation
The investigation exposed a network of bribery among local government officials.
調查揭露了地方官員之間的行賄網絡。
expose + [scandal/corruption/fraud]
Ritu's hidden camera exposed the cruel treatment of workers at the factory.
Ritu 的隱藏攝影機拍下了工廠內虐待工人的情況。
A former employee exposed the company's practice of hiding profits from tax officials.
一名前員工揭露了該公司向稅務機關隱瞞利潤的做法。
The newspaper exposed the charity director for using donations to buy luxury cars.
該報紙揭發那家慈善機構的負責人將捐款拿去買豪華汽車。
文法句型
expose + noun phrase
用法筆記
The object is typically a scandal, corruption, fraud, crime, or unethical practice — something that was deliberately concealed. The person who does the exposing is often a journalist, whistleblower, or investigator.
常見錯誤
6. to give someone the chance to learn about or become familiar with something new,
使接觸
讓某人接觸新事物以獲得經驗
to give someone the chance to learn about or become familiar with something new, such as an art form, culture, activity, or way of life
The school trip exposed the students to traditional music and dance from Ghana.
學校的校外教學讓學生接觸到來自迦納的傳統音樂與舞蹈。
expose + someone + to + [new experience/culture]
Léa's part-time job in the hospital exposed her to the daily realities of nursing.
Léa 在醫院的兼職工作讓她見識了護理工作的日常現實。
Through a school exchange program, Linh was exposed to village life in rural Kenya.
透過學校的交換計畫，Linh 有機會接觸到肯亞鄉村的農村生活。
Paul's parents exposed him to classical music and art from a very young age.
Paul 的父母從他很小時就讓他接觸古典音樂和藝術。
- introduce
gentler; suggests a first encounter that may not be sustained
- acquaint with
more formal; implies gradual familiarization
- isolate from
to keep someone away from experiences or influences
- shelter from
to protect someone from experiences, often to their disadvantage
文法句型
expose + noun phrase + to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Always takes 'to'. The experiencer is usually the direct object and the new thing follows 'to'. This sense is unambiguously positive — it describes enrichment, not harm. Distinguish from sense 4 (PUT AT RISK), where 'expose to' introduces something harmful.