expose

expose
verb

[with obj.](常作 be exposed)make (something) visible, typically by uncovering it
使暴露；使显露
at low tide the sands are exposed.
低潮时沙滩就露了出来。
■[often as adj. exposed]leave (something) uncovered or unprotected, especially from the weather
使无遮蔽（或保护），使暴露
the coast is very exposed to the south-west.
海岸西南面毫无保护屏障。
■subject (photographic film) to light, especially when operating a camera
使（照相胶片）曝光
■(expose oneself)publicly and indecently display one's genitals
暴露自己的性器官，露阴
■[usu. as adj. exposed]leave or put (someone) in an unprotected and vulnerable state
使处于易受伤害状态
Miranda felt exposed and lonely.
米兰达不仅没有安全感，而且很孤独。
■(expose someone to)cause someone to experience or be at risk of
使遭受；使冒…险
many newcomers are exposing themselves to life-threatening injury.
许多初来乍到的人极易受到危及生命的伤害。
■make (something embarrassing or damaging) public
暴露；揭露；揭发（令人尴尬或损害性的事情）
the situation appeared to expose a conflict within the government.
这一情况似乎暴露了政府内部意见不一。
■reveal the true and typically objectionable nature of (someone or something)
揭露；戳穿
he has been exposed as a liar and a traitor.
他是一个骗子和叛徒的事实被揭穿了。
■leave (a child) in the open to die
将（婴孩）弃置户外

派生
exposer
noun
语源

late Middle English: from Old French exposer, from Latin exponere (see expound), but influenced by Latin expositus 'put or set out' and Old French poser 'to place'

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