exposition
英 [ekspə'zɪʃ(ə)n]
美 [,ɛkspə'zɪʃən]
助记提示
1. ex- + posit- + -ion.
2. 字面含义：put out, place out, set forth, put forth.
3. => leave without shelter or defense, exhibit openly, public display.
4. => expound, explanation, narration.
5. Expo is the abbreviation of Exposition.
中文词源
exposition 暴露来自expose, 暴露。
英文词源
- exposition (n.)
- late 14c., "explanation, narration," from Old French esposicion "explanation, interpretation" (12c.), from Latin expositionem (nominative expositio) "a setting or showing forth; narration, explanation," noun of action from past participle stem of exponere "put forth; explain; expose" (see expound).
The meaning "public display" is first recorded 1851 in reference to the Crystal Palace Exposition in London. Abbreviation Expo is first recorded 1963, in reference to planning for the world's fair held in Montreal in 1967.
双语例句
- 1. a clear and detailed exposition of their legal position
- 对他们的法律处境清楚而详尽的说明
来自《权威词典》
- 2. His pictures were shown at the Paris exposition of 1878.
- 他的画在1878年巴黎博览会上展览过.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 3. John gave a very exposition of the facts.
- 约翰把事实解释得很清楚.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 4. He gave a more lucid exposition of the party's strategy than Bush has managed in months of obfuscation.
- 相对于布什几个月来的语焉不详，他对该党的策略作了较为清晰的阐述。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. The fullest exposition of Coleridge's thought can be found in the States-man's Manual.
- 柯尔律治的思想可以在《政治家手册》中找到最全面的阐述。
来自辞典例句