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exposition

/ˌekspəˈzɪʃn/
English Definition
n. detailed explanation or exhibition
中文释义
展览，阐述
Example Sentence

The museum's exposition on ancient Egyptian daily life included detailed dioramas and interactive displays.

博物馆关于古埃及日常生活的展览包括详细的立体模型和互动展示。

Synonyms
explanation exhibition account
Antonyms
concealment obscurity
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
expos(display)+ition(noun).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “exposition”?

  1. A The state of being alike or similar
  2. B Lack of strength or power
  3. C A place where people live
  4. D Detailed explanation or exhibition
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D — Detailed explanation or exhibition. “exposition” means detailed explanation or exhibition.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “detailed explanation or exhibition”?

  1. A resemblance
  2. B exposition
  3. C dwelling
  4. D weakness
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B — exposition. “exposition” means detailed explanation or exhibition.

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Common questions about “exposition”

What does “exposition” mean?

exposition — detailed explanation or exhibition. In Chinese: 展览，阐述.

How do you pronounce “exposition”?

exposition is pronounced /ˌekspəˈzɪʃn/.

How is “exposition” used in a sentence?

The museum's exposition on ancient Egyptian daily life included detailed dioramas and interactive displays. (博物馆关于古埃及日常生活的展览包括详细的立体模型和互动展示。)

What are synonyms for “exposition”?

explanation, exhibition, account — all close in meaning to exposition (detailed explanation or exhibition).

What is the opposite of “exposition”?

concealment, obscurity — each the opposite of exposition (detailed explanation or exhibition).

Is “exposition” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. exposition is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “exposition”?

expos(display)+ition(noun).

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