B2 verb ニュートラル #4,876 よく出る

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
exploitation
Verb
exploit
副詞
exploitatively
形容詞
exploitative
関連
exploiter
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: a

例文

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.

語族

名詞
exploitation
Verb
exploit
副詞
exploitatively
形容詞
exploitative
関連
exploiter

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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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覚え方のコツ

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

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語源

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

文法パターン

Transitive verb: always requires a direct object (e.g., 'exploit the system'). Regular conjugation: exploit, exploited, exploited, exploiting.
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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: a

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