Expression Face Shows I Feeling Meaning Somebody’s Freedom
The word "expression" refers to the act of conveying ideas or feelings through words, actions, or art. It also means the look on someone's face that shows their thoughts or feelings, a word or phrase, the showing of feeling in performance, and a mathematical symbol or equation.
[N-VAR 可变名词]表达；表述 The expression of ideas or feelings is the showing of them through words, actions, or artistic activities.
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Laughter is one of the most infectious expressions of emotion...
笑是最具感染力的情感表达方式之一。
From Cairo came expressions of regret at the attack.
开罗对此次攻击表示遗憾。
...the rights of the individual to freedom of expression...
个人的言论自由权
Her concern has now found expression in the new environmental protection act.
现在，她所关注的问题已在新的环境保护法案中得以表达。
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[N-VAR 可变名词]表情；神情 Your expression is the way that your face looks at a particular moment. It shows what you are thinking or feeling.
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The civil servant's expression, however, did not change, not so much as by a flicker...
然而，那位公务员的表情还是那样，丝毫没变。
Levin sat there, an expression of sadness on his face...
莱文坐在那里，神情悲伤。
The face is entirely devoid of expression.
脸上完全没有表情。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]（表演、歌唱或演奏时的）情感表现Expression is the showing of feeling when you are acting, singing, or playing a musical instrument.
I don't sing perfectly in tune, but I think I put more expression into my lyrics than a lot of other singers do.
我唱歌不是特别合拍，但我认为我唱得比其他很多歌手都更富感情。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]措词；说法 An expression is a word or phrase.
She spoke in a quiet voice but used remarkably coarse expressions.
她说话声音很小，但是用了些特别粗俗的字眼儿。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（数学中的）表达式 In mathematics, an expression is a symbol or equation which represents a quantity or problem.
[TECHNICAL 术语]
This forms the basis for our mathematical expression for the electric field.
这是电场数学表达式的基础。
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ex·pres·sion★/ɪkˈspreʃn; NAmEɪkˈspreʃn/nounshowing feelings/ideas 表达感情╱思想1★[uncountable , countable ]things that people say, write or do in order to show their feelings, opinions and ideas 表示；表达；表露◆an expression of support表示支持◆Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country.同情之意潮水般地从全国各地涌来。◆Freedom of expression(= freedom to say what you think)is a basic human right. 言论自由是基本的人权。◆( formal) The poet's anger finds expression in(= is shown in)the last verse of the poem. 诗人的愤怒在诗的最后一节表达出来。◆Only in his dreams does he give expression tohis fears. 只有在梦里他的恐惧才能得以表露。on face 脸上2★[countable ]a look on a person's face that shows their thoughts or feelings 表情；神色SYN
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◆There was a worried expression on her face.她脸上流露出担心的神色。◆an expression of amazement/disbelief/horror惊讶╱不相信╱恐怖的神色◆His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement.他的神情由惊变喜。◆The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong.她的眼神告诉我出事了。◆facial expressions面部表情words 词语3★[countable ]a word or phrase 词语；措辞；表达方式◆an old-fashioned expression陈旧的表达方式◆( informal) He's a pain in the butt, if you'll pardon the expression.请原谅我这么说，他是一个讨厌透顶的家伙。☞synonyms at
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in music/acting 音乐；表演4[uncountable ]a strong show of feeling when you are playing music, speaking, acting, etc. （演奏乐曲、说话、表演等时流露的）感情，表情◆Try to put a little more expression into it!尽量注入更多的感情！mathematics 数学5[countable ]a group of signs that represent an idea or a quantity 式；表达式expressionexpressionsex·pres·sion/ɪkˈspreʃn; NAmEɪkˈspreʃn/
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expressionex‧pres‧sion /ɪkˈspreʃən/ ●●●S2W2 noun
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1strong feelings/thoughts [countable, uncountable] something you say, write, or do that shows what you think or feelexpression of I decided to go to the meeting as an expression of support.expression of sympathy/thanks/regret etc The letter was a genuine expression of sympathy. Student leaders are demanding greater freedom of expression (=the right to say what you think without being punished).give (political/religious/artistic) expression to something The Socialist Party was founded to give political expression to the working classes. Another writer who seeks to give expression to popular oral culture is José María Arguedas.2on somebody’s face [countable, uncountable] a look on someone’s face that shows what they are thinking or feelingexpression of an expression of surprise There was a blank expression on her face (=no expression on her face). In the photograph he seemed devoid of facial expression (=having no expression on his face). A pained (=worried) expression crossed her face.3word/phrase [countable] a word or group of words with a particular meaning: The old-fashioned expression ‘in the family way’ means ‘pregnant’.pardon/forgive/excuse the expression (=used when you think you may offend someone by using particular words) After the climb we were absolutely knackered, if you’ll pardon the expression.► see thesaurus at
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4music/acting [uncountable] when you put feeling or emotion into the music that you are making or into your acting5mathematics [countable] technical a sign or group of signs that represent a mathematical idea or quantityCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1phrasesfreedom of expression (=the right to say what you think without being punished)· Student protestors who demanded greater freedom of expression were rounded up by police.an expression of regret· The military has not offered any expression of regret over the civilian loss of life.an expression of sympathy· There was no apology, no expression of sympathy for what Anna had suffered.an expression of concern· His release from prison provoked expressions of concern from members of the public.an expression of anger· She tried to protect the children from his expressions of anger.somebody’s powers of expression formal (=the ability to say or write what you feel)· I tried to put my feelings down on paper, but my powers of expression failed me.verbsgive expression to something formal (=express something)· In the book, he gives expression to his political ideals.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adjectivessomebody’s facial expression· Victor’s facial expression never changed.a blank/vacant expression (=one that shows no emotion, understanding, or interest)· The blank expression on Bobbie’s face gave way to anger.an anxious/troubled/worried expression· She stood looking at me with an anxious expression.a pained expression (=one that shows you are in pain or feeling upset)· A pained expression crossed Rory’s face when he saw them together.a surprised/shocked expression· He didn’t need to speak – his shocked expression said it all.a puzzled/baffled/bewildered expression (=one that shows you are confused or cannot understand something)· I can still recall Dan’s baffled expression when I asked him for an answer.a grim/stern expression (=one that shows you are very strict or angry)· Aunty Kitty looked at us with a stern expression and ordered us indoors.an angry/furious expression· Her angry expression turned to one of utter despair.a serious expression (=one that shows you are not joking)· I saw the serious expression on his little face and tried not to laugh.a thoughtful expression (=one that shows you are thinking about something)· She listened to him with a thoughtful expression on her face.an innocent expression· ‘It was so late,’ she continued with an innocent expression, ‘I had to stay the night.’a dazed expression (=one that shows you are unable to think clearly, especially because of a shock or accident)· His clothes were torn and there was a dazed expression on his face.a glazed expression (=one that shows you are not concentrating on the things around you)· From her glazed expression, he knew she had been taking drugs.a smug expression (=one that shows too much satisfaction with your own cleverness or success)· Peter was wearing an unbearably smug expression and waving the tickets in front of me.a bland expression (=one that does not show any emotion)· She searched his face for answers, but his bland expression gave nothing away.verbshave an expression· His face had a puzzled expression.wear an expression· Their pilot wore an expression of extreme relief.change your expression· The child did not once cry or change her expression.watch somebody’s expression· ‘Does it really matter?’ Elizabeth asked, watching his expression closely.see somebody’s expression· I would have liked to see his expression when she told him.read somebody’s expression (=understand how someone is feeling by looking at their expression)· In the half light, Ellen could not read his expression.phraseshave an expression on your face· He had a very serious expression on his face.the expression on somebody’s face· I could tell by the expression on her face that she was angry.a lack of expression· I was surprised at the lack of expression on his face.be devoid of expression formal (=have no expression on your face)· His face was totally devoid of expression, but I could sense his anger.an expression of surprise (=one showing that you are surprised)· He looked at me with an expression of surprise.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3adjectivesa common expression· 'Pig out' is a common expression meaning 'to eat a lot'.an old-fashioned/outdated expression· The old-fashioned expression 'in the family way' means to be pregnant.an idiomatic expression (=an idiom)· Try to avoid using idiomatic expressions in an essay.a figurative expression (=one in which words are not used with their literal meaning)· Many figurative expressions equate anger with heat.a coarse/vulgar expression (=one that is rude)· He came out with some vulgar expressions that I couldn’t possibly repeat.an American/English etc expression· She remembered the American expression her mother had always used: 'Life’s a breeze'.phrasespardon/forgive the expression (=used when you have said a word or phrase that might offend someone)· After the climb, we were absolutely knackered, if you’ll pardon the expression.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 4phrasesa means of expression· Art is not just a means of expression, it is also a means of communication.a form of expression· Music and painting are two completely different forms of expression.adjectivespoetic/literary expression (=expressing something as poetry or in literature)· The subject does not easily lend itself to poetic expression.musical expression (=expressing something through music)· Charlie Parker took jazz to a new level of musical expression.artistic expression (=expressing something through art)· He firmly believes there are not enough outlets for artistic expression in our society.creative expression (=expressing something in a creative way, for example in music or art)· They work with the children to encourage creative expression.THESAURUS– Meaning 2expression a look on someone’s face that shows what they are thinking or feeling: · His expression became more serious as he listened to her story.· She had a contented expression.· He has a very different expression in the next picture.look an expression – used especially with adjectives that describe the expression. Look sounds less formal than expression: · She had a sad look on her face.· With a look of relief, he handed her the baby.· What’s that look for?· She gave me a dirty look (=a look that showed she was angry).face used when talking about someone’s expression, especially in the following phrases: · You should have seen his face!· Look at my face. Am I bothered?· The boys were making faces (=making strange, silly, or rude expressions which show that you dislike someone)through the window.different types of expressionfrown the expression on your face when you move your eyebrows together because you are angry, unhappy, or confused: · With a frown, she asked, ‘So what’s wrong with that?’smile an expression in which your mouth curves upwards, when you are being friendly or are happy or amused: · She gave him a quick smile.scowl an angry or disapproving expression: · There was a scowl of irritation on his face.glare a long angry look: · He gave her a furious glare, but said nothing.grimace an expression you make by twisting your face because you do not like something or because you are feeling pain: · His face twisted into a grimace of anguish.sneer an expression that shows you have no respect for something or someone: · ‘That’s what you said last time,’ she said with a sneer.smirk an expression in which you smile in an unpleasant way that shows you are pleased by someone else’s bad luck or that you think you are better than other people: · He had a self-satisfied smirk on his face.pout an expression in which you push out your lower lip because you are unhappy that you did not get what you want: · ‘You’re going away?’ she said with a pout.