B2 verb Neutral #4,876 am häufigsten

exploit

/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

To make full use of and derive benefit from a resource or opportunity. It can also mean to treat someone unfairly by benefiting from their work or vulnerability without providing adequate compensation.

Beispiele

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1

He knows how to exploit his natural talent for cooking to host successful dinner parties.

He knows how to make the most of his natural ability to cook to host successful dinner parties.

2

The government sought to exploit the mineral resources found in the remote northern region.

The state intended to utilize the minerals located in the distant northern area for economic gain.

3

You're just exploiting my kindness because you know I can't say no to a friend.

You are taking unfair advantage of my nice personality because you know I find it hard to refuse friends.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
exploitation
Verb
exploit
Adverb
exploitatively
Adjektiv
exploitative
Verwandt
exploiter
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Ex-Plot': you are creating a 'plot' to get something 'ex' (out of) a situation or person.

Schnelles Quiz

The company was accused of trying to ______ its workers by making them work long hours for very low pay.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Beispiele

1

He knows how to exploit his natural talent for cooking to host successful dinner parties.

everyday

He knows how to make the most of his natural ability to cook to host successful dinner parties.

2

The government sought to exploit the mineral resources found in the remote northern region.

formal

The state intended to utilize the minerals located in the distant northern area for economic gain.

3

You're just exploiting my kindness because you know I can't say no to a friend.

informal

You are taking unfair advantage of my nice personality because you know I find it hard to refuse friends.

4

This research study aims to exploit historical data to predict future economic trends.

academic

The academic paper intends to use past data sets to forecast upcoming financial patterns.

5

Our company must exploit new market opportunities in Asia to stay ahead of the competition.

business

The firm needs to take advantage of new business chances in Asia to remain competitive.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
exploitation
Verb
exploit
Adverb
exploitatively
Adjektiv
exploitative
Verwandt
exploiter

Häufige Kollokationen

exploit a loophole to take advantage of a flaw in a law or set of rules
exploit natural resources to use substances like oil or minerals for economic benefit
ruthlessly exploit to use someone or something in a very cruel or determined way
fully exploit to make the absolute most of a situation or resource
exploit a weakness to use someone's or something's fault to your own advantage

Häufige Phrasen

exploit a vulnerability

to take advantage of a weak spot, often in computer security

exploit to the full

to use something as much as possible

exploit for gain

to use a situation specifically to get money or power

Wird oft verwechselt mit

exploit vs explore

Explore means to travel through a place to learn about it, while exploit means to use it for benefit.

exploit vs export

Export means to send goods to another country for sale, which is a specific type of trade.

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Nutzungshinweise

When used in technical or business contexts (like 'exploit a resource'), the word is often neutral. However, when used regarding people, it almost always carries a negative connotation of unfairness or greed.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often confuse the verb 'exploit' (stress on 'ploit') with the noun 'exploit' (stress on 'ex'), which means a daring or heroic deed.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Ex-Plot': you are creating a 'plot' to get something 'ex' (out of) a situation or person.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old French 'esploit', meaning 'action', 'revenue', or 'profit'.

Grammatikmuster

Transitive verb: always requires a direct object (e.g., 'exploit the system'). Regular conjugation: exploit, exploited, exploited, exploiting.
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Kultureller Kontext

In modern Western society, 'exploitation' is a key term in discussions regarding ethics, fair trade, and workers' rights.

Schnelles Quiz

The company was accused of trying to ______ its workers by making them work long hours for very low pay.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

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