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Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense exploits, present participle exploiting, past tense, past participle exploitedpronunciation note: The verb is pronounced (ɪksplɔɪt). The noun is pronounced (eksplɔɪt).

1. verb

If you say that someone is exploiting you, you think that they are treating you unfairly by using your work or ideas and giving you very little in return.

Critics claim he exploited black musicians for personal gain. [VERB noun]

...the plight of the exploited sugar cane workers. [VERB-ed]

exploitation (eksplɔɪteɪʃən) uncountable noun

Extra payments should be made to protect the interests of the staff and prevent exploitation.

Synonyms: misuse, abuse, manipulation, imposition More Synonyms of exploit

2. verb

If you say that someone is exploiting a situation, you disapprove of them because they are using it to gain an advantage for themselves, rather than trying to help other people or do what is right.

[disapproval]

The government and its opponents compete to exploit the troubles to their advantage. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: make the best use of, use, make use of, utilize More Synonyms of exploit

exploitation singular noun

...the exploitation of the famine by local politicians. [+ of]

Synonyms: misuse, abuse, manipulation, imposition More Synonyms of exploit

Synonyms: capitalization, utilization, using to good advantage, trading upon More Synonyms of exploit

3. verb

If you exploit something, you use it well, and achieve something or gain an advantage from it.

You'll need a good aerial to exploit the radio's performance. [VERB noun]

Cary is hoping to exploit new opportunities in Europe. [VERB noun]

So you feel that your skills have never been fully appreciated or exploited? [VERB noun]

4. verb

To exploit resources or raw materials means to develop them and use them for industry or commercial activities.

I think we're being very short sighted in not exploiting our own coal. [VERB noun]

exploitation uncountable noun

...the planned exploitation of its potential oil and natural gas reserves. [+ of]

Synonyms: misuse, abuse, manipulation, imposition More Synonyms of exploit

5. countable noun [usually plural, with poss]

If you refer to someone's exploits, you mean the brave, interesting, or amusing things that they have done.

His wartime exploits were later made into a film.

Synonyms: feat, act, achievement, enterprise More Synonyms of exploit

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exploit in British English

noun (ˈɛksplɔɪt)

a notable deed or feat, esp one that is noble or heroic

verb (ɪkˈsplɔɪt) (transitive)

to take advantage of (a person, situation, etc), esp unethically or unjustly for one's own ends

to make the best use of

to exploit natural resources

Derived forms

exploitable (exˈploitable)

adjective

exploitation (ˌexploiˈtation) or exploitage (exˈploitage)

noun

exploitive (exˈploitive) or exploitative (exˈploitative)

adjective

Word origin

C14: from Old French: accomplishment, from Latin explicitum (something) unfolded, from explicāre to explicate

exploit in American English

(ˈɛksˌplɔɪt; also, and for v. usually, ɛkˈsplɔɪt; ɪkˈsplɔɪt)

noun

an act remarkable for brilliance or daring; bold deed

verb transitive

to make use of; turn to account; utilize productively

to make unethical use of for one's own advantage or profit; specif., to make profit from the labor of (others) without giving a just return

4. Advertising

to stir up interest in; promote

to exploit a product

Derived forms

exploitable (exˈploitable)

adjective

exploiter (exˈploiter)

noun

Word origin

ME & OFr esploit, an exploit, action < L explicitum, neut. pp. of explicare: see explicate

Examples of 'exploit' in a sentence
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He added that the feature could be exploited to gain access to whole conversations and not only individual messages that were not originally sent.The loophole is widely exploited.Yet the economic rewards for both could be sizeable, both in terms of tourism for the north and exploiting recent offshore gas discoveries.They should not be exploited further for use as food or medicine.It will then be stored in exploited oil and gas reservoirs.They may be uninhibited but they are respectful and neither one is exploiting the other.You would sniff an opportunity to be exploited.British business is far from convinced that these advantages are being exploited.Experts say that the laws are often exploited for personal gain.But some former patients and relatives are demanding to know whether they or their loved ones were unwittingly exploited.

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British English: exploit /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ VERB

If someone exploits you, they unfairly use your work or ideas and give you little in return.

Some people say that he exploited his friends.

American English: exploit
Arabic: يَسْتَغِلُّ
Brazilian Portuguese: aproveitar-se
Chinese: 剥削
Croatian: izrabljivati
Czech: využít
Danish: udnytte
Dutch: uitbuiten
European Spanish: explotar
Finnish: käyttää hyväkseen
French: exploiter
German: ausbeuten
Greek: εκμεταλλεύομαι
Italian: sfruttare
Japanese: 利用する
Korean: 부당하게 이용하다
Norwegian: utnytte
Polish: wykorzystać
European Portuguese: explorar
Romanian: a exploata
Russian: воспользоваться нечестным путем
Latin American Spanish: explotar
Swedish: exploatera
Thai: เอาเปรียบ
Turkish: sömürmek
Ukrainian: експлуатувати
Vietnamese: bóc lột

British English: exploit NOUN

If you refer to someone's exploits, you mean the brave, interesting, or amusing things that they have done.

His exploits were later made into a film.

American English: exploit
Brazilian Portuguese: façanha
Chinese: 英勇事迹
European Spanish: hazaña
French: exploit
German: Abenteuer
Italian: exploit
Japanese: 功績
Korean: 공훈
European Portuguese: façanha
Latin American Spanish: hazaña

Chinese translation of 'exploit'

exploit

(nˈɛksplɔɪt; vbɪksˈplɔɪt)

n

(= deed, feat) 英勇业(業)绩(績) (yīngyǒng yèjì)

vt

(= make use of)
1. [opportunity, talent] 利用 (lìyòng)
2. [resources] 开(開)发(發) (kāifā)
3. (unfairly) [person, idea] 剥(剝)削 (bōxuē)

(noun) in the sense of feat

Definition

a notable deed or feat

His wartime exploits were made into a TV series.

Synonyms

feat

an incredible feat of agility

act

My insurance covers acts of sabotage.

achievement

a conference celebrating women's achievements

enterprise

adventure

I set off for a new adventure in the US on the first day of the year.

stunt

a bold promotional stunt

deed

His heroic deeds were celebrated in every corner of the country.

accomplishment

The accomplishments of the past year are quite extraordinary.

attainment

the attainment of independence

escapade

The whole ridiculous escapade was his idea.

1 (verb) in the sense of take advantage of

Definition

to take advantage of a person or situation for one's own ends

Casual workers are being exploited for very low wages.

Synonyms

take advantage of

abuse

He showed how the rich and powerful can abuse their position.

use

Be careful she's not just using you.

manipulate

He's a very difficult character. He manipulates people.

She was unable, for once, to manipulate events.

milk

A few people tried to milk the insurance companies.

misuse

His parents should not have misused him.

dump on (slang)

ill-treat

The rescued hostages said they had not been ill-treated.

shit on (taboo, slang)

play on or upon

2 (verb) in the sense of make the best use of

Definition

to make the best use of

The opposition are exploiting the situation to their advantage.

Synonyms

make the best use of

use

Officials used loud-hailers to call for calm.

make use of

utilize

Sound engineers utilize a range of techniques.

cash in on (informal)

capitalize on

put to use

make capital out of

use to advantage

use to good advantage

live off the backs of

turn to account

profit by or from

Additional synonyms

in the sense of abuse

Definition

to take advantage of dishonestly

He showed how the rich and powerful can abuse their position.

Synonyms

exploit,

take advantage of,

manipulate,

misuse

in the sense of accomplishment

Definition

something successfully completed

The accomplishments of the past year are quite extraordinary.

Synonyms

achievement,

feat,

attainment,

act,

stroke,

triumph,

coup,

exploit,

deed

in the sense of achievement

Definition

something that has been accomplished by hard work, ability, or heroism

a conference celebrating women's achievements

Synonyms

accomplishment,

effort,

feat,

deed,

stroke,

triumph,

coup,

exploit,

act,

attainment,

feather in your cap

Synonyms of 'exploit'

exploit

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单词	exploit
释义	Trends of exploit View usage for: exploit Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense exploits, present participle exploiting, past tense, past participle exploitedpronunciation note: The verb is pronounced (ɪksplɔɪt). The noun is pronounced (eksplɔɪt). 1. verb If you say that someone is exploiting you, you think that they are treating you unfairly by using your work or ideas and giving you very little in return. Critics claim he exploited black musicians for personal gain. [VERB noun] ...the plight of the exploited sugar cane workers. [VERB-ed] exploitation (eksplɔɪteɪʃən) uncountable noun Extra payments should be made to protect the interests of the staff and prevent exploitation. Synonyms: misuse, abuse, manipulation, imposition More Synonyms of exploit 2. verb If you say that someone is exploiting a situation, you disapprove of them because they are using it to gain an advantage for themselves, rather than trying to help other people or do what is right. [disapproval] The government and its opponents compete to exploit the troubles to their advantage. [VERB noun] Synonyms: make the best use of, use, make use of, utilize More Synonyms of exploit exploitation singular noun ...the exploitation of the famine by local politicians. [+ of] Synonyms: misuse, abuse, manipulation, imposition More Synonyms of exploit Synonyms: capitalization, utilization, using to good advantage, trading upon More Synonyms of exploit 3. verb If you exploit something, you use it well, and achieve something or gain an advantage from it. You'll need a good aerial to exploit the radio's performance. [VERB noun] Cary is hoping to exploit new opportunities in Europe. [VERB noun] So you feel that your skills have never been fully appreciated or exploited? [VERB noun] 4. verb To exploit resources or raw materials means to develop them and use them for industry or commercial activities. I think we're being very short sighted in not exploiting our own coal. [VERB noun] exploitation uncountable noun ...the planned exploitation of its potential oil and natural gas reserves. [+ of] Synonyms: misuse, abuse, manipulation, imposition More Synonyms of exploit 5. countable noun [usually plural, with poss] If you refer to someone's exploits, you mean the brave, interesting, or amusing things that they have done. His wartime exploits were later made into a film. Synonyms: feat, act, achievement, enterprise More Synonyms of exploit More Synonyms of exploit exploit in British English noun (ˈɛksplɔɪt) 1. a notable deed or feat, esp one that is noble or heroic verb (ɪkˈsplɔɪt) (transitive) 2. to take advantage of (a person, situation, etc), esp unethically or unjustly for one's own ends 3. to make the best use of to exploit natural resources Derived forms exploitable (exˈploitable) adjective exploitation (ˌexploiˈtation) or exploitage (exˈploitage) noun exploitive (exˈploitive) or exploitative (exˈploitative) adjective Word origin C14: from Old French: accomplishment, from Latin explicitum (something) unfolded, from explicāre to explicate exploit in American English (ˈɛksˌplɔɪt; also, and for v. usually, ɛkˈsplɔɪt; ɪkˈsplɔɪt) noun 1. an act remarkable for brilliance or daring; bold deed verb transitive 2. to make use of; turn to account; utilize productively 3. to make unethical use of for one's own advantage or profit; specif., to make profit from the labor of (others) without giving a just return 4. Advertising to stir up interest in; promote to exploit a product Derived forms exploitable (exˈploitable) adjective exploiter (exˈploiter) noun Word origin ME & OFr esploit, an exploit, action < L explicitum, neut. pp. of explicare: see explicate Examples of 'exploit' in a sentence exploit He added that the feature could be exploited to gain access to whole conversations and not only individual messages that were not originally sent. Times, Sunday Times (2017) The loophole is widely exploited. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Yet the economic rewards for both could be sizeable, both in terms of tourism for the north and exploiting recent offshore gas discoveries. Times, Sunday Times (2017) They should not be exploited further for use as food or medicine. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It will then be stored in exploited oil and gas reservoirs. Times, Sunday Times (2006) They may be uninhibited but they are respectful and neither one is exploiting the other. The Sun (2014) You would sniff an opportunity to be exploited. Times, Sunday Times (2013) British business is far from convinced that these advantages are being exploited. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Experts say that the laws are often exploited for personal gain. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But some former patients and relatives are demanding to know whether they or their loved ones were unwittingly exploited. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It was only when details of her wartime exploits emerged that wellwishers came forward to cover the expenses for a more fitting ceremony. Times, Sunday Times (2010) This situation favours sellers, who are fully exploiting the opportunity. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Bear may not have been aware of his grandfather's wartime exploits but they were not entirely unknown. Times, Sunday Times (2015) In other languages exploit British English: exploit /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ VERB If someone exploits you, they unfairly use your work or ideas and give you little in return. Some people say that he exploited his friends. American English: exploit Arabic: يَسْتَغِلُّ Brazilian Portuguese: aproveitar-se Chinese: 剥削 Croatian: izrabljivati Czech: využít Danish: udnytte Dutch: uitbuiten European Spanish: explotar Finnish: käyttää hyväkseen French: exploiter German: ausbeuten Greek: εκμεταλλεύομαι Italian: sfruttare Japanese: 利用する Korean: 부당하게 이용하다 Norwegian: utnytte Polish: wykorzystać European Portuguese: explorar Romanian: a exploata Russian: воспользоваться нечестным путем Latin American Spanish: explotar Swedish: exploatera Thai: เอาเปรียบ Turkish: sömürmek Ukrainian: експлуатувати Vietnamese: bóc lột British English: exploit NOUN If you refer to someone's exploits, you mean the brave, interesting, or amusing things that they have done. His exploits were later made into a film. American English: exploit Brazilian Portuguese: façanha Chinese: 英勇事迹 European Spanish: hazaña French: exploit German: Abenteuer Italian: exploit Japanese: 功績 Korean: 공훈 European Portuguese: façanha Latin American Spanish: hazaña Chinese translation of 'exploit' exploit (nˈɛksplɔɪt; vbɪksˈplɔɪt) n (= deed, feat) 英勇业(業)绩(績) (yīngyǒng yèjì) vt (= make use of) [opportunity, talent] 利用 (lìyòng) [resources] 开(開)发(發) (kāifā) (unfairly) [person, idea] 剥(剝)削 (bōxuē) (noun) in the sense of feat Definition a notable deed or feat His wartime exploits were made into a TV series. Synonyms feat an incredible feat of agility act My insurance covers acts of sabotage. achievement a conference celebrating women's achievements enterprise adventure I set off for a new adventure in the US on the first day of the year. stunt a bold promotional stunt deed His heroic deeds were celebrated in every corner of the country. accomplishment The accomplishments of the past year are quite extraordinary. attainment the attainment of independence escapade The whole ridiculous escapade was his idea. 1 (verb) in the sense of take advantage of Definition to take advantage of a person or situation for one's own ends Casual workers are being exploited for very low wages. Synonyms take advantage of abuse He showed how the rich and powerful can abuse their position. use Be careful she's not just using you. manipulate He's a very difficult character. He manipulates people. She was unable, for once, to manipulate events. milk A few people tried to milk the insurance companies. misuse His parents should not have misused him. dump on (slang) ill-treat The rescued hostages said they had not been ill-treated. shit on (taboo, slang) play on or upon 2 (verb) in the sense of make the best use of Definition to make the best use of The opposition are exploiting the situation to their advantage. Synonyms make the best use of use Officials used loud-hailers to call for calm. make use of utilize Sound engineers utilize a range of techniques. cash in on (informal) capitalize on put to use make capital out of use to advantage use to good advantage live off the backs of turn to account profit by or from Additional synonyms in the sense of abuse Definition to take advantage of dishonestly He showed how the rich and powerful can abuse their position. Synonyms exploit, take advantage of, manipulate, misuse in the sense of accomplishment Definition something successfully completed The accomplishments of the past year are quite extraordinary. Synonyms achievement, feat, attainment, act, stroke, triumph, coup, exploit, deed in the sense of achievement Definition something that has been accomplished by hard work, ability, or heroism a conference celebrating women's achievements Synonyms accomplishment, effort, feat, deed, stroke, triumph, coup, exploit, act, attainment, feather in your cap Synonyms of 'exploit' exploit Explore 'exploit' in the dictionary
随便看	tottie totting totty to tug at tot up to turn a blind eye to turn a blind eye (to sth) to turn a deaf ear to sth to turn a place upside down to turn forty to turn green/blue etc to turn grey to turn nasty to turn one's back on sb/sth to turn one's nose up at sth to turn on one's heel to turn or put the clock back to turn or switch the light on/off to turn or tighten the screw(s) on sb to turn out to be to turn out well/badly to turn over a new leaf to turn sb's life or world upside down to turn sth inside out to turn sth over to

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