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(transitive) To use for one’s own advantage. / (transitive) To forcibly deprive (someone) of something to which she or he has a natural right for one's own benefit.

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Source Word

exploit

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɛksplɔɪt/

Verb

transitive

(transitive) To use for one’s own advantage. / (transitive) To forcibly deprive (someone) of something to which she or he has a natural right for one's own benefit.

Japanese Meaning

（自分の利益のために）利用する、悪用する / （他者からその正当な権利を奪って）搾取する

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She tried to exploit his generosity to secure funding for her project.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女はプロジェクトの資金を確保するために、彼の寛大さを自分の利益のために利用しようとした。

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(transitive) To use for one’s own advantage.

However, exploiting their 110mph capability will initially only be possible north of Bedford, pending an upgrade of the overhead wires between Bedford and St Pancras by Network Rail to make them suitable for use by electric trains at over 100mph.

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