expression /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/ noun plural expressions
plural expressions
Learner's definition of EXPRESSION
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: the act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by speech, writing, or some other method : the act of expressing something表示;表达;表现 [noncount]
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freedom of expression [=freedom to say and show what you feel and believe]言论自由
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Dance is a form of artistic/creative expression.舞蹈是一种艺术/创造性的表达形式。
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She is always looking for new ways to give expression to [=to express] her ideas.她总是寻找新的方式来表达自己的观点。
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Her competitive spirit found expression [=was expressed] in sports.她的竞争精神在运动中得以体现。
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— see also self-expression 2
[count] : a word or phrase词;词语;短语 ◊ People say excuse/pardon/forgive the expression when they are using a word or phrase that might offend or annoy someone.无意冒犯;不好意思
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When you first told me your plan, I thought you were, pardon the expression, crazy.请原谅我这么说,你最初告诉我你的计划时,我觉得你疯了。
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I'm so glad that you've decided to join us. In fact, I'm tickled pink, (if you'll) excuse the expression.我真高兴你决定加入我们。事实上,不好意思,我真是喜出望外。
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[count] : the way someone's face looks that shows emotions and feelings表情;神情 -
Judging from her expression, I think the gift was a complete surprise.从她的表情来看,我觉得那份礼物完全出乎她的意料。
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We saw his expression change from angry/anger to sad/sadness.我们看到他的神色由怒转悲。
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facial expressions面部表情
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She wore/had a smug expression.她显出一副自鸣得意的样子。
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[noncount] : a way of doing something (such as speaking or singing) that shows emotions and feelings(说话、唱歌时等流露情感的)表达方式,表现方式 5
[count] mathematics : a symbol or a combination of symbols and signs representing a quantity or process式;表达式 — expressionless
/ɪkˈsprɛʃənləs/ adjective
— expressionlessly
adverb
— expressionlessness
noun [noncount]