LEARNit Dictionary
exploitation
noun
/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃn/
UK
/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃn/
US
C1+
OPAL
1
C1+
a situation in which somebody treats somebody else in an unfair way, especially in order to make money from their work
بهرهکشی, استثمار
2
C1+
the use of land, oil, minerals, etc.
بهرهبرداری
commercial exploitation of the mineral resources in Antarctica
3
C1+
the fact of using a situation in order to get an advantage for yourself
بهرهبرداری, استثمار, سوء استفاده
exploitation of the situation for his own purposes
her ruthless exploitation of popular fear