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Collins English-English Dictionary
- exploit
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1.
n
a notable deed or feat, esp one that is noble or heroic
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2.
vt.
[tr]
to take advantage of (a person, situation, etc), esp unethically or unjustly for one's own ends
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3.
vt.
to make the best use of
- to exploit natural resources
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4.
vt.
[Etymology]
C14: from Old French: accomplishment, from Latin explicitum (something) unfolded, from explic
a re toexplicate
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1.
n
a notable deed or feat, esp one that is noble or heroic
Examples
- to exploit a product
- 推销产品 → exploit
- to exploit natural resources → exploit
- the glory for the exploit went to the captain → glory
- 利用敌人的错觉和不意来争取自己的主动
- exploit the enemy's misconceptions and unpreparedness to gain the initiative → 不意
- 广开财路
- open (or exploit) all possible avenues for wealth → 财路
- 乘敌之隙
- exploit the enemy's blunder → 乘隙
- 打“民意”牌
- exploit "public opinion" for one's own end; play the "public opinion" card → 打牌
- 开发自然资源
- exploit natural resources → 开发
- 利用职权
- take advantage of one's position and power; exploit one's office → 利用
- 重利盘剥
- lend money at usurious rates; exploit by practising usury → 盘剥
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