early 15c., "to leave without shelter or defense," from Old French esposer, exposer "lay open, set forth, speak one's mind, explain" (13c.), from Latin exponere "set forth, lay open, exhibit, reveal, publish" (see expound), altered by confusion with poser "to place, lay down" (see pose (v.1)). Meaning "to exhibit openly" is from 1620s; that of "to unmask" is from 1690s. Photographic sense is from 1839. Related: Exposed; exposes; exposing.
expose (n.)
also exposé, "display of discreditable information," 1803, initially as a French word; noun use of past participle of French exposer "lay open" (see expose (v.)). Earliest use was in reference to Napoleon.
中文解释
1. ex- + pos- + -e.2. 字面含义：put out, place out, set forth. => leave without shelter or defense, exhibit openly.
实用例句
1. When Myra told Karp she'd expose his past, he blew up.
当迈拉告诉卡普她会把他的过去全抖搂出去时，卡普大为光火。
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2. The Budget does expose the lies ministers were telling a year ago.
预算案无疑揭穿了部长们一年前所说的谎话。
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3. She threatened to publicly expose his double life if he left her.
她威胁说如果他离开她，她就将他双重人格的生活方式公之于众。
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4. By bathing in unclean water, they expose themselves to contamination.
在不干净的水中洗澡，他们可能会受到感染。
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5. No one wants to expose themselves, lay their feelings bare.