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单词 express
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express

verb
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/ɪkˈspres/
/ɪkˈspres/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they express
/ɪkˈspres/
/ɪkˈspres/
he / she / it expresses
/ɪkˈspresɪz/
/ɪkˈspresɪz/
past simple expressed
/ɪkˈsprest/
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past participle expressed
/ɪkˈsprest/
/ɪkˈsprest/
-ing form expressing
/ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
/ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
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  1.  
    to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions
    • express something Teachers have expressed concern about the changes.
    • to express a view/an opinion
    • to express a hope/desire
    • to express fears/doubts
    • Customers expressed interest in trying the product.
    • express something to somebody I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone who helped us.
    • express how, what, etc… Words cannot express how pleased I am.
    see also unexpressed
    Extra Examples
    • His views have been expressed in numerous speeches.
    • Differences of opinion were freely expressed in public debate.
    • He expressed his anger openly.
    • Many patients feel unable to express their fears.
    • I want to express my sincere thanks to the many readers who sent messages of support.
    • Business leaders expressed disappointment with the decision.
    • Later, he expressed his regret that he hadn't taken the chance.
    • She expressed sympathy, but said she could not help.
    • Residents expressed frustration with the slowness of the process.
    • Many people have expressed reservations about this approach.
    • It's important to be able to express your feelings.
    • The architect expressed doubts that the museum would be ready in time.
    • Students must learn to express a point of view cogently and with clarity.
    • The poet eloquently expresses the sense of lost innocence.
    • In the show, the concept of freedom is expressed through dance.
    • International solidarity is expressed through a logo featuring combined flags.
    • There was no agreement either expressed or implied.
    Topics Opinion and argumenta2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • well
    • fully
    • forcefully
    verb + express
    • be able to
    • feel able to
    • be unable to
    phrases
    • a chance to express something
    • an opportunity to express something
    See full entry
  2.  
    express yourself to speak, write or communicate in some other way what you think or feel
    • Teenagers often have difficulty expressing themselves.
    • express yourself + adv./prep. Perhaps I have not expressed myself very well.
    • She expresses herself most fully in her paintings.
    • He expressed himself freely on the subject of immigration.
    • (formal) express yourself + adj. They expressed themselves delighted.
    Extra Examples
    • She doesn't express herself well in writing.
    • We want to give young people an opportunity to express themselves through art.
    • He expresses himself in simple, straightforward terms.
    • I need to express myself artistically.
    • the ability of students to express themselves clearly and articulately
    • It is easier to express yourself when you have a clear message.
    • The architect must not only express himself but design a functioning building.
    • She expressed herself disappointed.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • well
    • fully
    • forcefully
    verb + express
    • be able to
    • feel able to
    • be unable to
    phrases
    • a chance to express something
    • an opportunity to express something
    See full entry
  3. express itself (+ adv./prep.) (formal) (of a feeling) to become obvious in a particular way
    • Their pleasure expressed itself in a burst of applause.
  4. (mathematics) to represent something in a particular way, for example by symbols
    • express something as something The figures are expressed as percentages.
    • express something in something Educational expenditure is often expressed in terms of the amount spent per student.
    Topics Maths and measurementc1
  5. express something (from something) to remove air or liquid from something by pressing
    • Coconut milk is expressed from grated coconuts.
  6. express something (to somebody/something) (North American English) to send something by express post
    • As soon as I receive payment I will express the book to you.
  7. Word Originverb late Middle English (also in the sense ‘press out, obtain by squeezing’, used figuratively to mean ‘extort’): from Old French expresser, based on Latin ex- ‘out’ + pressare ‘to press’.

express

adjective
/ɪkˈspres/
/ɪkˈspres/
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  1. travelling very fast; operating very quickly
    • an express bus/coach/train
    • express delivery services
  2. (of a letter, package, etc.) sent by express service
    • express mail
  3. (North American English) (of a company that delivers packages) providing an express service
    • an air express company
  4. (formal) (of a wish or an aim) clearly and openly stated synonym definite
    • It was his express wish that you should have his gold watch after he died.
    • I came here with the express purpose of speaking with the manager.
    More Like This Adjectives that only come before a nounAdjectives that only come before a noun
    • all-round
    • antenatal
    • aspiring
    • chief
    • dedicated
    • eventual
    • express
    • high-flying
    • live
    • lone
    • mere
    • mitigating
    • rogue
    • sheer
    • standout
    • ulterior
    • utter
  5. Word Originadjective sense 1 early 18th cent. (as a verb): extension of express ‘state clearly’; sense (1) of the noun from express train, so named because it served a particular destination without intermediate stops, reflecting an earlier sense of express ‘done or made for a special purpose’, later interpreted in the sense “rapid”. Senses relating to express delivery date from the institution of this postal service in 1891. adjective sense 4 late Middle English: from Old French expres, from Latin expressus ‘distinctly presented’, past participle of exprimere ‘press out’, from ex- ‘out’ + primere ‘press’.

express

adverb
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/ɪkˈspres/
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  1. using a special fast service
    • I'd like to send this express, please.
    Word Originadverb early 18th cent. (as a verb): extension of express ‘state clearly’; sense (1) of the noun from express train, so named because it served a particular destination without intermediate stops, reflecting an earlier sense of express ‘done or made for a special purpose’, later interpreted in the sense “rapid”. Senses relating to express delivery date from the institution of this postal service in 1891.

express

noun
/ɪkˈspres/
/ɪkˈspres/
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  1. (also express train)
    [countable] a fast train that does not stop at many places
    • the 8.27 express to Edinburgh
    • the Trans-Siberian Express
    Topics Transport by bus and trainb1
  2. (British English also special delivery)
    [uncountable] a service for sending or transporting things quickly
  3. Word Originnoun early 18th cent. (as a verb): extension of express ‘state clearly’; sense (1) of the noun from express train, so named because it served a particular destination without intermediate stops, reflecting an earlier sense of express ‘done or made for a special purpose’, later interpreted in the sense “rapid”. Senses relating to express delivery date from the institution of this postal service in 1891.
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