单词 | exponent |
释义 | exponent (ɪkspoʊnənt ) Word forms: exponents 1. countable noun An exponent of an idea, theory, or plan is a person who supports and explains it, and who tries to persuade other people that it is a good idea. [formal] ...a leading exponent of test-tube baby techniques. [+ of] 2. countable noun An exponent of a particular skill or activity is a person who is good at it. ...a great exponent of expressionist dance. [+ of] ...the finest British grass-court exponent of three generations. Collocations: great exponent He was also a great exponent of the lost art of letterwriting. Times, Sunday Times He became famous internationally as a great exponent of pictorial photography. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was a great exponent of extemporaneous singing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both great exponents of fiery ruthlessness, they strike sparks off each other as the film's villains, a rapacious cattle baron and his scheming wife. Times, Sunday Times This was the foundation from which many great exponents of the style would emerge over the years to entertain millions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 倡导者 Japanese: 擁護者 |
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