exploitation
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/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃn/
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/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃn/
Unfair treatment of someone to benefit from their work
The company's exploitation of workers led to low pay and long hours.
公司对工人的剥削导致了低工资和长时间工作。
Using natural resources like land or minerals
The exploitation of oil reserves must be done carefully to protect the environment.
石油储量的开发必须谨慎进行以保护环境。
Using a situation to gain personal advantage
His exploitation of the crisis helped him gain power quickly.
他利用危机帮助自己迅速获得权力。