Word · Frequency #10335
expositions
阐述；讲解；说明
expositions is the plural of exposition.
a systematic interpretation or explanation of a specific topic
- 1.
The action of exposing something to something, such as skin to the sunlight.
将某物暴露于某物(如皮肤暴露于阳光)的行为。
- 2.
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
对特定主题的系统性解释或阐述(通常为书面)
- 3.
The act or process of declaring or describing something through either speech or writing, in nonfiction or in fiction; the portions and aspects of a piece of writing that exist mainly to describe or explain a set of things (such as, in fiction, the setting, characters and other non-plot elements).
通过演讲或写作(非虚构或虚构)来陈述或描述某事物的行为或过程；作品中主要用于描述或解释一系列事物(如在虚构作品中,背景、人物及其他非情节元素)的部分和方面。
- 4.
a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
供公开展示的物品(如商品或艺术品)的集合
- 5.
An exhibition, especially of goods, artwork or cultural displays to the public.
展览,尤其是向公众展示的商品、艺术品或文化展品。
- 6.
an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse
阐述文章或话语意义或意图的说明
- 7.
An essay or speech in which any topic is discussed in detail.
详细讨论任何主题的文章或演讲。
- 8.
An opening section in fiction, in which background information about the characters, events or setting is conveyed.
虚构作品的开篇部分,传达人物、事件或背景信息。
- 9.
The opening section of a movement in sonata form; the opening section of a fugue.
奏鸣曲式乐章的开场部分；赋格曲的开场部分。
- 10.
The abandonment of an unwanted child.
遗弃不想要的孩子。
将某物暴露于某物(如皮肤暴露于阳光)的行为。；对特定主题的系统性解释或阐述(通常为书面)；通过演讲或写作(非虚构或虚构)来陈述或描述某事物的行为或过程；作品中主要用于描述或解释一系列事物(如在虚构作品中,背景、人物及其他非情节元素)的部分和方面。；供公开展示的物品(如商品或艺术品)的集合；展览,尤其是向公众展示的商品、艺术品或文化展品。
In use
The professor's exposition of the theory helped every student understand it.
Her clear exposition of the problem made the solution obvious.
The article begins with a brief exposition of the historical background.
we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background
give/provide an exposition of sth
exposition 表示“阐述、说明”时，常与 give 或 provide 搭配，后用 of 引出所阐述的内容。
The book gives a clear exposition of the theory.
这本书对理论作了清晰的阐述。
write an exposition on sth
用 on 引出阐述的主题或对象。
She wrote a lengthy exposition on modern art.
Connections
Collocations
- give an exposition of
- 对……进行阐述
- The professor gave an exposition of the main argument.教授对主要论点进行了阐述。
- a clear exposition
- 清晰的阐述
- Her essay is a clear exposition of the problem.她的文章清晰地阐述了这个问题。
- an international exposition
- 国际博览会
- The city is preparing for an international exposition.该市正在为举办国际博览会做准备。
- a trade exposition
- 贸易博览会
- The company will exhibit at the trade exposition next month.该公司下个月将在贸易博览会上参展。
- the World Exposition
- 世界博览会
- The city hosted the World Exposition in 2010.该市于2010年举办了世界博览会。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
把观点摆到台前向外展示（ex + position）——记住“讲解、说明”；也联想世博会expo。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：academic writing、literary analysis 表示“系统性的阐述或解释”时，该词属于正式用语，通常用于学术写作和文学分析等书面语境，日常口语中较少出现。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All six words share the stressed syllable /ˈzɪʃən/ with exposition, so they rhyme with it. Beware lookalikes such as recognition /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ and pronunciation /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/, which look similar in spelling but sound different.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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