🇬🇧🇨🇳 exploit - 开发 : English Lesson

Meaning of "exploit" ("开发"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To exploit means to take advantage of something or someone—sometimes in a smart way, and sometimes in a sneaky or unfair way. For example, if you exploit your baby brother’s love for cookies to make him clean your room, that’s clever... but maybe not very nice!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

She exploited the fact that Dad can’t say no when she uses puppy eyes.

I exploited my little brother’s fear of broccoli to steal his dessert.

Lucy exploited Dad’s snoring to sneak an extra hour of cartoons.

I exploited the power of chocolate chips to make peace with my enemies.

I exploited the teacher’s love for dogs by showing her puppy pictures instead of my homework.

A street boy sees a loose gate and a rich man's bag. He plans to exploit the gate, to exploit the man's trust, to exploit the child's help, and to exploit a small lie. He will exploit his chance. He opens the bag and takes a coin. The child cries; the boy returns the coin and feels shame.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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