vt.

1. 使暴露於；使接觸到[O][（+to）]
   They consider it almost a crime to expose children to violence and sex on TV.

   他們認為讓兒童接觸暴力和色情電視節目幾乎是一種犯罪行為。

2. 揭露，揭發[（+to）]
   Their scheme was exposed.

   他們的陰謀被暴露了。

3. 使（軟片，膠卷）曝光
   Don't expose the film to light.

   不要把軟片曝光。

4. （把嬰孩等）遺棄在外
5. 使看得見
   Cleaning exposed the grain of wood.

   清潔使木紋顯現可見。

v.

1. make (something) visible by uncovering it.
   ▸ (expose oneself) publicly and indecently display one's genitals.
2. (often expose someone to) subject to possible harm or risk.
   ▸leave (a child) in the open to die.
3. (expose someone to) introduce someone to (a subject).
4. reveal the true, objectionable nature of.
5. [as adj. exposed] unprotected from the weather.
6. subject (photographic film) to light.