How do you use "exposure" in a sentence?

Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin. The scandal led to his exposure in the national press. Children need exposure to different cultures and ideas.

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Q: What does "exposure" mean?

The state of being exposed to something The word 'exposure' refers to being subjected to or coming into contact with something, whether it's the elements, information, experiences, or risks. In photography, it refers to the amount of light reaching the film or sensor. It can also mean the public revelation of something hidden or secret.

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Meaning: The state of being exposed to something

暴露，接触，曝光

exposición

露出、接触、暴露

노출, 접촉, 폭로

The word 'exposure' refers to being subjected to or coming into contact with something, whether it's the elements, information, experiences, or risks. In photography, it refers to the amount of light reaching the film or sensor. It can also mean the public revelation of something hidden or secret.

「exposure」指的是被暴露于或接触某物的状态，无论是天气、信息、经历还是风险。在摄影中，它指的是到达胶片或传感器的光量。它也可以指公开揭露隐藏或秘密的事物。

La palabra «exposure» se refiere a estar sometido o entrar en contacto con algo, ya sean los elementos, información, experiencias o riesgos. En fotografía, se refiere a la cantidad de luz que llega a la película o al sensor. También puede significar la revelación pública de algo oculto o secreto.

「exposure」は、天候、情報、経験、リスクなど、何かにさらされる、または接触する状態を指します。写真では、フィルムやセンサーに届く光の量を指します。また、隠されていたものや秘密の公開を意味することもあります。

'Exposure'는 자연환경, 정보, 경험 또는 위험 등 무언가에 노출되거나 접촉하는 것을 말합니다. 사진에서는 필름이나 센서에 도달하는 빛의 양을 의미합니다. 또한 숨겨진 것이나 비밀을 공개적으로 폭로하는 것을 뜻하기도 합니다.

Examples

Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.
长时间暴露在阳光下会损害皮肤。
La exposición prolongada al sol puede dañar la piel.
長時間の日光への露出は肌にダメージを与える可能性があります。
장시간 햇빛에 노출되면 피부가 손상될 수 있습니다.
The scandal led to his exposure in the national press.
这起丑闻导致他在全国媒体上被曝光。
El escándalo llevó a su exposición en la prensa nacional.
そのスキャンダルにより、彼は全国紙で暴露されました。
그 스캔들로 인해 그는 전국 언론에 폭로되었습니다.
Children need exposure to different cultures and ideas.
孩子们需要接触不同的文化和思想。
Los niños necesitan exposición a diferentes culturas e ideas.
子どもたちは異なる文化や考え方に触れる必要があります。
아이들은 다양한 문화와 사고방식을 접할 필요가 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From 'expose' + '-ure'. 'Expose' comes from Old French 'exposer' meaning 'to set forth, explain', influenced by Latin 'exponere' (to put forth) and 'pausare' (to rest, lay down). The photography sense dates from the 1839.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal