曝光 (bào guāng) — to expose (photographic film or sensor to light); to expose (a scandal, secret, or wrongdoing) to the public
Definition
曝光 covers both literal photographic exposure and public exposure of a scandal. 揭露 and 揭发 focus on actively uncovering wrongdoing; 曝光 can also mean mere public visibility (e.g. media buzz).
verb
to expose (photographic film or sensor to light)to expose (a scandal, secret, or wrongdoing) to the public
Examples
- 曝光，。Shè yǐng shī jué dìng yán cháng bào guāng shí jiān, ràng zhào piàn gèng liàng.The photographer decided to extend the exposure time to make the photo brighter.
- 曝光。Jì zhě yǒng gǎn dì bào guāng le nà jiā gōng sī de fēi fǎ xíng wéi.The journalist bravely exposed the illegal activities of that company.
- 曝光。Zhè jiā pǐn pái xiǎng yào tōng guò shè jiāo méi tǐ bào guāng xīn xì liè chǎn pǐn.This brand wants to expose its new product line through social media.
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