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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ex·press
ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Anglo-French expres, from Latin expressus, past participle of exprimere to press out, express, from ex- + premere to press — more at press DATE 14th century 1. a. directly, firmly, and explicitly stated my express orders b. exact , precise 2. a. designed for or adapted to its purpose b. of a particular sort : specific for that express purpose 3. a. traveling at high speed; specifically : traveling with few or no stops along the way express train b. adapted or suitable for travel at high speed an express highway c. British : designated to be delivered without delay by special messenger Synonyms: see explicit
adverb DATE 14th century 1. obsolete : expressly 2. by express delivered express
noun DATE 1619 1. a. British : a messenger sent on a special errand b. British : a dispatch conveyed by a special messenger c. (1) a system for the prompt and safe transportation of parcels, money, or goods at rates higher than standard freight charges (2) a company operating such a merchandise freight service d. British : special delivery 2. an express vehicle
transitive verb ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French espresser, from expres, adjective DATE 14th century 1. a. delineate , depict b. to represent in words : state c. to give or convey a true impression of : show , reflect d. to make known the opinions or feelings of (oneself) e. to give expression to the artistic or creative impulses or abilities of (oneself) f. to represent by a sign or symbol : symbolize 2. a. to force out (as the juice of a fruit) by pressure b. to subject to pressure so as to extract something 3. to send by express 4. to cause (a gene) to manifest its effects in the phenotype; also :to manifest or produce (a character, molecule, or effect) by a genetic process • ex·press·er noun Synonyms. express , vent , utter , voice , broach , air mean to make known what one thinks or feels. express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces expressed her feelings in music vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words a tirade venting his frustration utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech utter a groan voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words an editorial voicing their concerns broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion broached the subject of a divorce air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention publicly airing their differences English Etymology express express (v.) late 14c., from M.L. expressare, freq. of exprimere"represent, describe," lit. "to press out" (perhaps via an intermediary sense of something like "clay that takes form under pressure"), from ex- "out" + pressare "to press, push," from L.primere. The adj. is from L. expressus "clearly presented," pp. of exprimere; and it led to the n. (first attested 1619) meaning "special messenger." Sense of "business or system for sending money or parcels" is 1794. An express train (1841) originally ran to a certain station. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ☞ express ex·press / ik5spres / verb1. to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions 表示；表达；表露: ▪ [VN] 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 ▪ [V wh-] Words cannot express how pleased I am. 言语无法表达我的愉快心情。 ⇨ see also unexpressed 2. ~ yourself to speak, write or communicate in some other way what you think or feel 表达(自己的思想感情): ▪ [VN] Teenagers often have difficulty expressing themselves. 十来岁的孩子在表达思想方面常常有困难。 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) ▪ [VN-ADJ] They expressed themselves delighted. 他们表示他们很高兴。 3. [VN] ~ itself (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. [VN] ~ sth as / in sth (mathematics 数) to represent sth in a particular way, for example by symbols (用符号等)表示,代表: The figures are expressed as percentages. 这些数字用百分数表示。 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。 5. [VN] 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。 ys ▪ [VN] ~ sth (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 express service 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 express service 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 definite :
It was his express wish that 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 purpose of speaking with the manager. 我特意来这里与经理面谈。 adverb using 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. (also ex'press train) [C] 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. (also 7special de'livery) [U] (BrE) a service for sending or transporting things quickly 快件服务；快递服务；快运服务 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English express verb ADV. well Perhaps I have not expressed myself very well. | fully She expresses herself most fully in her paintings. | openly He expressed his anger openly. | clearly | cogently Students must learn to express a point of view cogently and with clarity. | exactly, precisely | concisely, succinctly | eloquently The poet eloquently expresses the sense of lost innocence. VERB + EXPRESS be/feel able/unable to Many patients feel unable to express their fears. | find it difficult to PHRASES a chance/an opportunity to express sth Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition n. Function: adjective 1 Synonyms: EXPLICIT , categorical, clean-cut, clear-cut, definite, definitive, specific, unambiguous Related Words: expressed, uttered, voiced; out-and-out, unmistakable; unconditional, unqualified Contrasted Words: unexpressed, unsaid, unstated; ambiguous, equivocal; conditional, qualified 2 of a particular or exact sort FF1C;came for the express purpose of buying a carFF1E; Synonyms: especial, set, special, specific Related Words: individual; definite, particular; explicit; intended, intentional, premeditated Antonyms: vague n. Function: verb 1 Synonyms: WORD , couch, formulate, phrase, put 2 to give expression to (as a thought, an opinion, or an emotion) FF1C;expressed his views freelyFF1E; Synonyms: air, give, put, state, vent, ventilate; compare SAY 1 , WORD Related Words: broach, circulate, put about; disclose, tell; frame; enunciate, phrase; announce, declare, proclaim, pronounce; discharge, drain Contrasted Words: hint, insinuate, intimate, suggest Antonyms: imply 3 Synonyms: MEAN 2, add up (to), connote, denote, import, intend, signify, spell Related Words: communicate, convey, impart 4 Synonyms: PRESS 3, crushWebster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged Search result show the entry is found in: pony express , or express delivery , or express notice , or air express , or express assumpsit , or express car , or express liner , or express rifle , or express train , or express truck , or express trust , or express wagon ex·press I. \ikˈspres, ek- sometimes ˈekˌs-\ adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French expres, espres, from Latin expressus, past participle of exprimere to express, press out, from ex- ex- (I) + -primere (from premere to press) — more at press 1. a. : directly and distinctly stated or expressed rather than implied or left to inference : not dubious or ambiguous : definite , clear , explicit , unmistakable < with the express injunction that I was to show them to no one — Anita Pollitzer > < with the express provision that they remain away from the coast settlement — Mabel R. Gillis > b. : exactly represented : exact , precise < he was the express image of his father > c. obsolete (1) : outspoken (2) : steadfast , unwavering 2. a. : specially designed or chosen for its purpose : adapted to its purpose < what a piece of work is man! … in form and moving how express and admirable! — Shakespeare > b. : of a particular or special sort : specific < he came for that express purpose > 3. a. : dispatched with or traveling at special or high speed; specifically : traveling between terminal or specified points without stop or with a limited number of stops < an express train > < an express bus > < an express elevator > — compare local b. : adapted or suitable for or characterized by travel at special or high speed < an express highway > also : specially fast < traveling at express speed > c. Britain : delivered or to be delivered without delay by special messenger < express letter > < express mail > also : performing or paying for such service < express messenger > < express charges > 4. : designed for an express rifle — used of a cartridge, load, or bullet Synonyms: see explicit II. adverb Etymology: Middle English expres, from expres, express adjective 1. obsolete : expressly 2. [express (IV) ] : by express < send a package express > III. verb (-ed/-ing/-es) Etymology: Middle English expressen, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French expresser, espresser, from Old French, from expres, espres, adjective, from Latin expressus, past participle of exprimere to express transitive verb 1. a. : to make or offer a representation of : show by a copy or likeness : delineate , depict < among the striking patterns in modern printed textiles were seen many geometrical and abstract designs gracefully expressed— Americana Annual > b. (1) : to represent in words : state , utter < express an opinion > < express his views > (2) : to give expression to (an emotion or feeling) < when I expressed disgust he and others laughed — David Livingstone > < her countenance expressed both shame and defiance > c. : to give or convey a true impression of : display fully or exactly : show , signify , exhibit , reflect , embody < all these thrusting, driving words became the slogans which expressed the folk ideals — W.P.Webb > < its proud edifices express material riches so overwhelming as to transcend materialism — Gerald Sykes > < no words can express the grandeur of that scene > < in Constantinople was expressed all the life and culture of the Byzantine Empire — W.G.East > d. obsolete : to give a full and explicit statement of : recount , describe , designate , signify e. (1) : to make known the opinions or feeling of (oneself) : declare what is in the mind of (oneself) < express himself very strongly on that subject > < asked the members of the panel to express themselves freely > (2) : to give expression to the artistic or creative impulses or abilities of (oneself) < in one of our modern schools, where the little darlings are supposed to express themselves — H.W.Van Loon > f. : to represent by a sign or symbol : symbolize < the sign = expresses equality > 2. a. : to force out by pressure : press or squeeze out (as the juice of a fruit) < estimated that the daily water requirements of one person could be expressed from six to seven pounds of fish — N.B.Marshall > b. : to empty by pressure or squeezing : subject to pressure so as to extract something < the seeds … are expressed to yield the neutral liquid fat — C.H.Thienes > 3. [express (IV) ] : to send by express messenger : transport by express service < express a package > intransitive verb [express (IV) ] : to travel by express train Synonyms: vent , utter , voice , broach , air , ventilate : these can mean, in common, to give some form to in letting out (usually what one feels or thinks). express , the most general and comprehensive, can mean merely to say or put into words, but more generally implies any degree of more comprehensive revelation involving thoughts, feelings, moods, attributes, or qualities and a putting into any form that reveals, as words, gestures, bodily positions or facial aspects, arrangements of line, mass, or color (in painting), variations of tone, tempo, rhythm in the playing of notes, phrases, or harmonic progressions (in music), or the like < express one's views > < express agreement > < to be an artist means … to express emotion — C.W.H.Johnson > < express surprise and anger > < music expressing repose and serenity > < a novel expressing character > vent implies some inner compulsion to express or let out as with a pent-up emotion or powerful passion that demands an outlet or cannot be controlled < vent a grievance > < vent one's spleen against an enemy > < compensate for a lifetime of frustration by venting their aggressive drives against an acceptable villain — Walter Goodman > utter stresses the use of the voice though not necessarily speech, generally implying a short, usually significant, often carefully formulated expression < utter a grunt > < the ruler who uttered the divine command — B.N.Cardozo > < he uttered a spell — J.G.Frazer > < utter platitudes > < utter a dictum > < his impetuosity and eagerness to utter what was in him — H.O.Taylor > voice suggests expression or formulation in words though not necessarily in vocal utterance < voice an opinion > < voice resentment > < poetry voicing one's yearnings and frustrations > broach stresses mention for the first time, especially of something long thought over and usually awaiting an opportune moment for disclosure < the idea of religious radio broadcasts was first broached in 1923 — Current Biography > < I broached, as a practical measure, in my plan of organization, the system which I had discussed tentatively — A.D.White > < broach a touchy subject with care > air implies exposure, often a parading of one's views, sometimes a much needed expressing of them as a form of relief or in the hope of gaining attention or, occas., to gain sympathy < air one's views > < air grievances > ventilate implies a thorough scrutiny by bringing to light or exposing all phases or aspects of a matter, usually suggesting a desire to get at the truth by discovering the real issues or by a careful weighing of pros and cons < persuading their legislative representatives to ventilate the question in Parliament — S.O.Eklund > < discussion programs of this kind, whose aim is to ventilate economic problems — William Salter > IV. noun (-es) Etymology: express (I) 1. a. Britain : a messenger sent on a special errand b. Britain : a dispatch conveyed by a special messenger c. (1) : an intercity and international system for the prompt and safe transportation of parcels, money, or goods with pickup and delivery service and at rates higher than standard freight charges — compare freight (2) : a company operating a merchandise freight service (3) : the goods or shipments transported by express d. or express delivery Britain : delivery of express mail : special delivery 2. [express (III) ] obsolete : expression , manifestation ; especially :a verbal manifestation : utterance , declaration , injunction 3. : express train V. transitive verb : to cause (a gene) to manifest its effects in the phenotype < a gene selectively expressed in lung tumors > also : to manifest or produce (a character, molecule, or effect) by a genetic process < only a proportion of individuals with the gene express symptoms of the disease > < isolation of differentially expressed proteins > |
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