expression

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expression /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/ noun

plural expressions

expression

/ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

noun

plural expressions

Learner's definition of EXPRESSION

: 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

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freedom of expression [=freedom to say and show what you feel and believe]言论自由
Dance is a form of artistic/creative expression.舞蹈是一种艺术/创造性的表达形式。
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。
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

[count] : a word or phrase词；词语；短语

a slang expression一个俚语
He uses some very odd expressions.他用了些非常奇怪的词语。
The expression “to make fun of” means “to ridicule.”短语to make fun of意为“嘲笑、嘲弄”。

◊ 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

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。
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。

[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。
We saw his expression change from angry/anger to sad/sadness.我们看到他的神色由怒转悲。
facial expressions面部表情
She wore/had a smug expression.她显出一副自鸣得意的样子。

[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

[count] mathematics : a symbol or a combination of symbols and signs representing a quantity or process式；表达式

— expressionless

/ɪkˈsprɛʃənləs/ adjective

adverb

noun [noncount]