[VERB 动词]表达；表述 When you express an idea or feeling, or express yourself, you show what you think or feel.
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He expressed grave concern at American attitudes...
他对美国的态度表示严重关切。
Sumner would greet us with frowns and grimaces, doing his best to express wordless disapproval...
萨姆纳会冲我们皱眉，做苦脸，竭力表示他无言的反对。
He expresses himself easily in English...
他能轻松地用英语表达自己的观点。
Children may find it easier to express themselves in a letter than in a formal essay.
孩子们可能觉得在书信中比在正式的作文中更容易表达自己的观点。
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[VERB 动词]（观点、感情等）体现，不言自明 If an idea or feeling expresses itself in some way, it can be clearly seen in someone's actions or in its effects on a situation.
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The anxiety of the separation often expresses itself as anger towards the child for getting lost.
离散带来的焦虑常常体现为对走失的孩子发火。
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[VERB 动词]（用符号等）表示，表达 In mathematics, if you express a quantity or mathematical problem in a particular way, you write it using particular symbols, figures, or equations.
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We can express that equation like that...
我们可以这样表示那个等式。
It is expressed as a percentage.
它是以百分比的形式表示的。
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[ADJ 形容词]（命令）明白表示的，明确的 An express command or order is one that is clearly and deliberately stated.
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The ship was sunk on express orders from the Prime Minister.
遵照首相的明确指令，那艘船被击沉了。
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He has expressly forbidden her to go out on her own.
他已经明确禁止她独自外出。
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[ADJ 形容词]（目的或意图）明确的，特别的 If you refer to an express intention or purpose, you are emphasizing that it is a deliberate and specific one that you have before you do something.
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I had obtained my first camera for the express purpose of taking railway photographs.
我已经买了我的第一架照相机，专门用来拍摄铁路。
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...projects expressly designed to support cattle farmers...
专门用来扶持养牛户的项目
Bleasdale had written the role expressly for Robert Lindsay.
布利斯戴尔专门为罗伯特·林赛写了这个角色。
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[ADJ 形容词]快递的；特快的；快速的Express is used to describe special services which are provided by companies or organizations such as the Post Office, in which things are sent or done faster than usual for a higher price.
[ADJ n]
A special express service is available by fax...
提供传真特快专递服务。
It was sent to us by express mail.
那是用快递寄给我们的。
Express is also an adverb.
Send it express.
用快递寄。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]特快列车 An express or an express train is a fast train which stops at very few stations.
[oft N to/for n]
Punctually at 7.45, the express to Kuala Lumpur left Singapore station...
7点45分，开往吉隆坡的特快列车准时驶离新加坡火车站。
He had boarded an express for Rome.
他已经登上了前往罗马的特快列车。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]特快公共汽车（或长途汽车）；直达公共汽车（或长途汽车） An express is a fast bus or coach which goes from one place to another directly or with very few stops.
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expressexpressesexpressedexpressingverb★1★to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions 表示；表达；表露expresssth ◆Teachers have expressed concern about the changes.教师对这些变化表示忧虑。◆His views have been expressed in numerous speeches.他已在无数次发言中表达了自己的观点。◆to express fears/doubts/reservations表示担心╱怀疑╱保留意见◆to express interest/regret/surprise表示关注╱遗憾╱惊讶expresshow, what, etc… ◆Words cannot expresshow pleased I am. 言语无法表达我的愉快心情。☞see also
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2★to speak, write or communicate in some other way what you think or feel 表达（自己的思想感情）expressyourself ◆Teenagers often have difficulty expressing themselves.十来岁的孩子在表达思想方面常常有困难。expressyourself + adv./prep. ◆Perhaps I have not expressed myself very well.我大概未把自己的意思表达清楚。◆She expresses herself most fully in her paintings.她把自己的感情在画作中表现得淋漓尽致。( formal) expressyourself + adj. ◆They expressed themselves delighted.他们表示他们很高兴。3expressitself (+ adv./prep.) ( formal) (of a feeling 感觉)to become obvious in a particular way 显而易见；不言自明◆Their pleasure expressed itself in a burst of applause.他们的喜悦从一阵热烈的掌声中表现出来。4( mathematics 数) to represent sth in a particular way, for example by symbols （用符号等）表示，代表expresssth as sth ◆The figures are expressed as percentages.这些数字用百分数表示。expresssth in sth ◆Educational expenditure is often expressed in terms of the amount spent per student.教育经费通常以用于每个学生的开支表示。5expresssth (from sth) to remove air or liquid from sth by pressing it 压榨，挤压出（空气或液体）◆Coconut milk is expressed from grated coconuts.椰子汁是从擦碎的椰肉里榨出来的。6expresssth (to sb/sth) ( NAmE) to send sth by express post 快递邮寄（或发送）◆As soon as I receive payment I will express the book to you.我一收到款就把书用快递给你寄去。adjective★[only before noun ]1★travelling very fast; operating very quickly 特快的；快速的；快递的◆an express bus/coach/train特快公共汽车╱长途汽车╱列车◆express delivery services快递服务2★(of a letter, package, etc. 信件、包裹等)sent by expressservice 用快递寄送的◆express mail特快邮件3★( NAmE) (of a company that delivers packages 邮递公司)providing an expressservice 提供快递服务的◆an air express company航空快递公司4( formal) (of a wish or an aim 愿望或目的)clearly and openly stated 明确的；明白表示的SYN
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◆It was his express wishthat you should have his gold watch after he died. 他明确表示死后把金表留给你。◆I came here with the express purposeof speaking with the manager. 我特意来这里与经理面谈。adverbusing a special fast service 使用快速服务◆I'd like to send this express, please.劳驾，我要寄快递。noun1(alsoexˈpress train)[countable ]a fast train that does not stop at many places 特快列车◆the 8.27 express to Edinburgh*8:27 开往爱丁堡的特快列车 ◆the Trans-Siberian Express横穿西伯利亚的特快列车2(alsoˌspecial deˈlivery)[uncountable ]( BrE) a service for sending or transporting things quickly 快件服务；快递服务；快运服务ex·press/ɪkˈspres; NAmEɪkˈspres/
1feeling to tell or show what you are feeling or thinking by using words, looks, or actionsexpress your views/opinions Bill’s not afraid to express his opinions. Parents have expressed their concerns about their children’s safety. She expressed an interest in seeing York.express something in/by/through something Express your reasons for applying in simple terms.express sympathy/fear/anger etc She doesn’t express her emotions as much as he does.express thanks/gratitude (for something) (to somebody) (=thank someone in a speech or by writing a letter) Finally, I’d like to express my sincere thanks to all those who have helped today.express doubts/reservations The USA expressed reservations before agreeing to sign the agreement. Many people have expressed their opposition to the proposals.express yourself (=say what you think or feel) Young children often have difficulty expressing themselves. He first learnt to express himself through movement at his dance classes. Words can’t express (=it is impossible to describe) how angry we felt.► see thesaurus at
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2particular emotion to show or describe a particular feeling: Many of Munch’s paintings express a deep feeling of despair.3 something expresses itself if something expresses itself, it becomes noticeableSYN something reveals itself: Religious faith expresses itself in a variety of ways.4mathematics technical to change an amount or quantity into a different form, especially in mathematicsexpress something as/in something Express three-quarters as a decimal. The value of the coffee becomes significantly higher when expressed in foreign currency.5feeding babies if a woman expresses milk, she presses milk out of her breast in order to feed it to her baby laterCOLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2nounsexpress your views/opinions/ideas· Everyone who attends the meeting will be given the opportunity to express their opinions.express your feelings· He felt unable to express his feelings in a letter.express an interest in something· Many property developers have expressed an interest in buying the land.express concern (=say or show that you are worried)· Financial analysts have expressed concern about the possibility of a recession.express your thanks/gratitude/appreciation (=say thank you to someone, in a speech)· On behalf of the team, I’d like to express our appreciation for all your efforts.express doubts/reservations (=say or show that you are not sure whether something is true or right)· Environmentalists began to express doubts about the benefits of biofuels.express surprise/shock· ‘I don’t believe he could hurt anyone,’ she said, expressing her surprise.express anger· Teachers have expressed anger at the government’s education reforms.express your grief (=say or show that you are very sad, especially because someone you love has died)· She searched for further words to express her grief, but could find none.express your sympathy (=say that you feel sorry for someone who is in a bad situation)· I wrote to his widow expressing our sympathy and sending her our condolences.express confidence· Throughout the trial, his legal team expressed confidence in the outcome.express your hopes/desires (=say what you hope or want to happen)· Nadia expressed her hopes about remaining in San Diego County with her two children.express your support (=say that you support someone or something)· The Israeli leader expressed his support for the U.S. plan.express opposition to something (=say that you oppose someone or something)· Local people have expressed their opposition to plans for a new airport.express a willingness to do something (=say or show that you are willing to do something)· The unions expressed a willingness to have talks with the employers.adverbsexpress something openly (=express a feeling in a way that is obvious to other people)· They expressed their anger openly in the meeting.express something clearly (=express an idea or opinion in a way that other people can understand)· He expresses his views very clearly.phrasesexpress yourself (=say what you think or feel)· He is very confident and finds it easy to express himself.a chance/opportunity to express something· The debate will give MPs an opportunity to express their views in detail.words cannot express something (=it is impossible to describe something)· Words can’t express how much I miss her.
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1deliberate and for a specific situation: The school was founded with the express purpose of teaching deaf children.2clear and definiteexpress agreement/consent/authority etc He is not to leave without my express permission. Matthew left express instructions to keep all doors locked.3express train/coach/bus a train or bus that does not stop at many places and can therefore travel more quickly4express post/mail a system that delivers letters and packages very quickly5American English designed to help you move through a place more quickly: express lanes on the freeway an express line at a supermarket (=where people with only a few things to buy go to pay)
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1[countable usually singular] a train or bus that does not stop in many places and therefore travels quicklyLondon–Gatwick Express/Orient Express (=a fast train or bus which does a particular journey regularly)2[uncountable] a post service that delivers letters and packages very quickly: Send these books by express.
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send/deliver something express to send or deliver a letter, package etc quickly using a special post service
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