exploit
/ˈeksplɔɪt/
ex · ploit
ˈeks · plɔɪt
English Definition
v. make use of; n. brave deed
Significado en Español
explotar, hazaña
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khai thác, lợi dụng, chiến công
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Example Sentence
Some companies exploit workers.
有些公司剥削工人。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex(out)+ploit(unfold)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “exploit”: The company was eager to exploit new markets to increase its revenue.
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A
Develop
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B
Neglect
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C
Conceal
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D
Dismiss
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A — Develop.
“exploit” means v. make use of; n. brave deed
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Greedy owners sometimes ______ their workers by paying them too little.
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A
reward
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B
exploit
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C
protect
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D
praise
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B — exploit.
“exploit” means v. make use of; n. brave deed
Common questions about “exploit”
What does “exploit” mean?
exploit — v. make use of; n. brave deed. In Chinese: 利用，开发；英勇行为.
How do you pronounce “exploit”?
exploit is pronounced /ˈeksplɔɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · ploit.
How do you use “exploit” in a sentence?
Some companies exploit workers. (有些公司剥削工人。)
What are synonyms for “exploit”?
use, utilize — all close in meaning to exploit (v. make use of; n. brave deed).
Is “exploit” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. exploit appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “exploit”?
ex(out)+ploit(unfold)
