exploitation
/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5462 in the learning path
剥削；压榨
Definitions
n. Unfair treatment of people to gain benefits from their work
剥削；压榨
n. Using resources or opportunities to gain an advantage
开发；利用
Example
The workers demanded fair wages and protection from exploitation.
工人们要求合理的工资，并要求得到保护免受剥削。
The uncontrolled exploitation of natural resources can damage ecosystems and undermine the livelihoods of communities that depend on them.
对自然资源的无节制开发会破坏生态系统，并损害依赖这些资源的社区居民的生计。
Collocations
- labour exploitation
- commercial exploitation
- exploitation of natural resources
Word family
- exploit (v.)
- exploitative (adj.)
- exploiter (n.)
Usage tip
用于人常指剥削；用于资源指开发利用，需看语境。
FAQ
- What does exploitation mean?
- Unfair treatment of people to gain benefits from their work Using resources or opportunities to gain an advantage
- How is exploitation pronounced?
- UK /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/, US /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
