Exposition



GRE TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.阐释;博览会
• ［英］ n.阐释 ( detailed explanation)
• ［记］ ex+pos ( 放) +ition -> 放出来 ( 让人看) -> 阐明, 博览会
• ［同］ 同根词: repose ( 休息)
• ［例］ a full exposition of his political beliefs

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Date: 14th century
• 1. a setting forth of the meaning or purpose (as of a writing)
• 2.
  • a. discourse or an example of it designed to convey information or explain what is difficult to understand
  • b.
    • (1) the first part of a musical composition in sonata form in which the thematic material of the movement is presented
    • (2) the opening section of a fugue
• 3. a public exhibition or show
• ? expositional adjective

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