exploit
verb [ T ] uk/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ us/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
(USE WELL)
B2 利用;开发;发挥
to use something in a way that helps you
We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible. 我们需要确保尽可能充分利用资源。
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- The increased globalization of the commodity trading business is something we must exploit.
- Exporters can currently exploit the favourable exchange rates.
- When a great opportunity like that comes along, you'd be a fool not to exploit it.
- We have a lot of knowledge and experience in this department that we are not currently exploiting fully.
- Finding myself in a dream situation, I exploited it to the full.
(USE UNFAIRLY)
B2 （出于私利）利用;剥削
to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage
Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees. 法律规定禁止公司剥削其员工。
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- This planet on which we all live should be cherished and not exploited.
- He was portrayed as a ruthless opportunist who exploited the publicity at every opportunity.
- High street banks have been accused of exploiting small firms.
- The minister was sacked for exploiting his position for his own personal gain.
- She frequently exploits her authority by getting other people to do things for her.
exploit
noun [ C usually plural ] uk/ˈek.splɔɪt/ us/ˈek.splɔɪt/
不寻常的行为；英勇的行为；奇遇
something unusual, brave, or funny that someone has done
She was telling me about her exploits while travelling around Africa. 她跟我讲述了她在非洲各地旅游时的奇遇。