1 express /ɪkˈsprɛs/ verb expresses; expressed; expressing
expresses; expressed; expressing
Learner's definition of EXPRESS
[+ object]
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a : to talk or write about (something that you are thinking or feeling)表示;表达;表露 -
He expressed an interest in meeting her.他表达了想见她的意愿。
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We expressed (to them) our thoughts/feelings/views on the subject.我们(向他们)表达了对这一主题的想法/看法/观点。
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She expressed surprise at his rude behavior.她对他粗鲁的举动表示惊讶。
b : to make (your thoughts and feelings) known by doing something other than talking or writing表现;表达;体现 -
Her love of nature is expressed [=shown, reflected] in her paintings/music.她对自然的热爱体现在她的绘画/音乐中。
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Words can't (even begin to) express how grateful I am.言辞无法表达我的感激之情。
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: to show (an amount, quantity, etc.) by a sign or a symbol(用符号)表示,代表 -
The results can be expressed as a percentage.各项结果可以用百分比来表示。
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The length, expressed in centimeters, is 29.按厘米制表示,长度为29厘米。
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chiefly US : to send (a package, letter, etc.) so that it will be delivered more quickly than usual : to send (something) by express特快专递;快递(包裹、信件等) 4
: to cause (something) to come out by squeezing or pressing挤出;压出
express itself/themselves
of feelings
: to become known or seen as the result of a particular action(通过某种行为)表露情感
express yourself
: to say or show your thoughts and feelings表达自己的思想;表露自己的感情 -
He has a hard time expressing himself.他难以表达自己的情感。
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She felt that she hadn't expressed herself correctly.她觉得她没能正确地表达出自己的想法。
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He expressed himself in song.他用歌声来表达自己的情感。
— expressible
/ɪkˈsprɛsəbəl/ adjective 2 express /ɪkˈsprɛs/ adjective
2 express
/ɪkˈsprɛs/
adjective
Learner's definition of EXPRESS
always used before a noun
1
: said or given in a clear way(表达)明确的,清楚的,明白的 2
: of a particular kind专门的;特定的 3
a : traveling at high speed with few stops特快的;直达的 — compare 1local 2 b : delivered faster than usual快递的;快送的 c : designed or intended to be used for fast movement or travel供快速行驶的;高速的 3 express /ɪkˈsprɛs/ noun
plural expresses
3 express
/ɪkˈsprɛs/
noun
plural expresses
Learner's definition of EXPRESS
1
[noncount] : a system for delivering things (such as letters and packages) quickly特快递送系统;快寄;快递 2
[count] : a train or bus that travels quickly with few stops直达快车 — compare 2local 1 4 express /ɪkˈsprɛs/ adverb
4 express
/ɪkˈsprɛs/
adverb
Learner's definition of EXPRESS
: by a system that delivers letters and packages quickly : by express用快递方式地