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exploited

Prononciation : [ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪd]

Mot

Contexte : « fairness »

(verb) to take advantage of someone or something in a way that is unfair or wrong. It often means using someone's weakness for your own benefit, especially when that person is not treated fairly.

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The workers were recognized for their hard work and were not exploited by their employer.

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Many workers feel that they are exploited when they are not paid fairly for their long hours.

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Do you think it's right to exploit people who are desperate for a job?

Contexte : « resource use »

(verb) to make full use of something in order to gain an advantage. It can refer to using natural resources or skills to get the most benefit from them.

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The company exploited the new technology to improve their production process.

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If we don't use renewable energy wisely, we might exploit our natural resources too much.

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How can we best exploit our abilities to succeed in school?

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