exposition

esposizione, spiegazione

Spiegazione approfondita di un’idea, soprattutto per iscritto.

In inglese semplice: A detailed explanation of an idea, especially in writing.

• The book gives a clear exposition of the idea.
• His exposition helped us understand the argument.
• These expositions explain two different theories.

Come si usa: exposition of something (The chapter offers an exposition of her theory.)

Sinonimi: explanation, account

Espressioni comuni: clear exposition, exposition of something

esposizione

Parte iniziale di una storia che presenta personaggi, situazione e ambientazione.

In inglese semplice: The opening part of a story that introduces its people, situation, and setting.

• The exposition introduces the main characters.
• Her novel uses dialogue for its exposition.
• The film’s exposition tells us why the family moved.

Espressioni comuni: opening exposition, exposition scene

esposizione, mostra

Evento aperto al pubblico in cui si mostrano prodotti, opere d’arte o aspetti di culture diverse.

In inglese semplice: A public show where people can see products, art, or displays about different cultures.

• We visited an exposition of local art.
• The international exposition attracted thousands of visitors.
• Several companies displayed new products at the exposition.

Sinonimi: exhibition, show, fair

Espressioni comuni: art exposition, international exposition

trattazione, dissertazione

Testo o discorso che spiega un argomento in modo approfondito.

In inglese semplice: A piece of writing or a speech that explains a subject in detail.

• She wrote an exposition on farming.
• We listened to his exposition of the problem.
• The collection contains three expositions on music.

Come si usa: exposition on something (She delivered an exposition on local history.)

Sinonimi: essay, treatise

Espressioni comuni: written exposition, exposition on something

esposizione

Azione di lasciare qualcosa esposto agli effetti della luce, dell’aria o di un’altra sostanza.

In inglese semplice: The act of leaving something open to the effects of light, air, or another substance.

• Exposition to sunlight damaged the cloth.
• The report described the paint’s exposition to heat.
• Long exposition to the air changed the metal’s surface.

Come si usa: exposition of something to something (Exposition of the cloth to sunlight weakened its color.)

Sinonimi: exposure

Espressioni comuni: exposition to light, exposition to sunlight