exploit
verb
noun
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
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the daring exploits of the British Parachute Regiment
英国伞兵团英勇无畏的行为