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Expressly ɪkˈspresli Syn Ex·Press·Ly Adverb Formal Forbidden Purpose

Expressly means clearly, definitely, or deliberately for a specific purpose, often used in a formal context.

expressly means clearly or definitely, often used in a formal context. It can also mean for a special or deliberate purpose.

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Oxford ex·press·ly / ɪkˈspresli ; NAmE ɪkˈspresli / adverb ( formal) 1 clearly; definitely 清楚地;明确地;确切地 She was expressly forbidden to touch my papers. 已经明确禁止她动我的文件。 2 for a special and deliberate purpose 特意;专程 SYN
especially
The rule was introduced expressly for this purpose. 这项规则是为此特意提出的。
ex·press·ly / ɪkˈspresli ; NAmE ɪkˈspresli /
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expresslyex‧press‧ly /ɪkˈspresli/ ●○○ adverb formal
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1if you say something expressly, you say it very clearly and firmly SYN  specifically:  He was expressly forbidden to speak to the girl.2deliberately or for a specific purpose SYN  specifically:  The building is expressly designed to conserve energy.
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expressly

[ɪkˈspresli]

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特意地(46%),清楚地(27%),专门地(27%)
adv.清楚地,明显地;特别地,专门地

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