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exposition

/ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/ American
  • n. 阐述, 说明, 展览会
Definition
  • n. a clear explanation of a subject, or a large public exhibition
Example
The novel's opening exposition introduces the main characters and setting.
小说开篇的铺陈介绍了主要人物和背景。