查词 - exploit

exploit

ɪkˈsplɔɪt verb

1 to treat someone unfairly by asking them to do things for you, but giving them very little in return – used to show disapproval 剥削，压榨〔含贬义〕

Homeworkers can easily be exploited by employers.

在家工作的人容易被雇主剥削。

2 to try to get as much as you can out of a situation, sometimes unfairly 利用

The violence was blamed on thugs exploiting the situation.

暴力事件归咎于暴徒利用了这一局面。

3 to use something fully and effectively 充分利用，发挥

The new TV companies are fully exploiting the potential of satellite transmission.

新创立的电视公司在充分利用卫星传输的潜力。

4 to develop and use minerals, forests, oil etc for business or industry 开发; 开采

the urgent need to exploit the resources of the Irish Sea

开发爱尔兰海资源的迫切需要

ˈeksplɔɪt noun

5 a brave and exciting adventure that someone has had 英勇的行为

the daring exploits of the British Parachute Regiment

英国伞兵团英勇无畏的行为