exposition

noun

1. (music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur

2. an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse

e.g. we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background

3. a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

Synonym: expounding

4. a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display

Synonym: exhibitionexpo

1. 阐述;解释;说明
An exposition of an idea or theory is a detailed explanation or account of it.

e.g. The fullest exposition of Coleridge's thought can be found in the States-man's Manual.
柯尔律治的思想可以在《政治家手册》中找到最全面的阐述。

2. 展览会;博览会
An exposition is an exhibition in which something such as goods or works of art are shown to the public.

e.g. ...an art exposition.
艺术博览会

1. 呈示部：十七世纪晚期在意大利兴起的奏鸣曲(sonata)即是与十四行诗相应的音乐形式,它可分为三个部分:呈示部(exposition)、发展部(development)、再现部(recapitulation),以及可能灵活出现的尾声7..