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exploiting

/ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪŋ/
ex · ploit · ing ɪk · ˈsplɔɪt · ɪŋ
English Definition
v. using someone or something unfairly for one''s own benefit
中文释义
利用,剥削
Significado en Español
explotar, aprovechar
한국어 뜻
이용하다, 착취하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khai thác, bóc lột
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Example Sentence

The company was exploiting its workers.

这家公司一直在剥削它的工人。

Synonyms
using taking advantage of manipulating
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “exploiting”:

  1. A protecting
  2. B supporting
  3. C assisting
  4. D manipulating
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D — manipulating. “exploiting” means v. using someone or something unfairly for one''s own benefit

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The greedy boss was ______ his workers by paying them far too little.

  1. A exploiting
  2. B helping
  3. C rewarding
  4. D protecting
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A — exploiting. “exploiting” means v. using someone or something unfairly for one''s own benefit

Common questions about “exploiting”

What does “exploiting” mean?

exploiting — v. using someone or something unfairly for one''s own benefit. In Chinese: 利用,剥削.

How do you pronounce “exploiting”?

exploiting is pronounced /ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ex · ploit · ing.

How do you use “exploiting” in a sentence?

The company was exploiting its workers. (这家公司一直在剥削它的工人。)

What are synonyms for “exploiting”?

using, taking advantage of, manipulating — all close in meaning to exploiting (v. using someone or something unfairly for one''s own benefit).

Is “exploiting” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. exploiting appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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