exposure

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. the act of showing the truth about something, especially something bad or secret.

n. the revelation of an identity, fact, or situation, especially one that is shocking or illegal.

日本語:暴露※

“The newspaper's exposure of the corruption scandal led to the minister's resignation.”

“The documentary provided a chilling exposure of the industry's systemic disregard for environmental safety protocols.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the amount of attention someone or something gets from the public or media.

n. the degree of public visibility or media attention afforded to a person, brand, or product.

日本語:露出※

“The young singer gained a lot of exposure after her video went viral on social media.”

“The marketing team sought maximum exposure for the new product by securing prime-time television slots and high-traffic digital banners.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Photography Technical

n. the amount of light that reaches a camera film or sensor to make a picture.

n. the total amount of light allowed to fall on a photographic medium during the process of taking a photograph.

“I used a long exposure to capture the movement of the stars at night.”

“Adjusting the aperture and shutter speed allows the photographer to achieve the perfect exposure even in challenging low-light conditions.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal · Technical

n. the amount of money a person or company might lose in an investment.

n. the state of being at risk of financial loss, or the total amount of money invested in a particular market.

“The bank reduced its exposure to the housing market to avoid potential losses.”

“The fund manager diversified the portfolio to limit the firm's exposure to volatile emerging markets during the economic downturn.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Horticulture Formal

n. the direction a house or garden faces, especially in relation to the sun.

n. the direction in which a building or piece of land faces, or its openness to weather conditions.

“This plant needs a southern exposure to get enough sunlight during the day.”

“The architect designed the living area with a northern exposure to ensure consistent, indirect light throughout the working day.”