1 to show sth such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions (用言语或动作)表达感受或思想:
I found it very hard to express what I felt about her.我说不出我对她的感受。to express fears/concern about sth表达对某事的忧虑/担心
2express yourself to say or write your feelings, opinions, etc 以语言或文字表达自己的感情、看法等:
I don't think she expresses herself very well in that article.我认为她那篇文章没有很好表达她的意思。
express²
/ɪkˈspres ||; ɪkˈsprɛs/adjadv
1 going or sent quickly 迅速的:
an express coach特快长途客车We'd better send the parcel express if we want it to get there on time.这包裹我们得用快邮寄出才能准时到达。
2 (used about a wish, command, etc) clearly and definitely stated (指愿望、命令等)明确的,清楚的:
It was her express wish that he should have the picture after her death.她明确表示,她死后这幅画归他所有。
express³
/ɪkˈspres ||; ɪkˈsprɛs/
(also exˌpress ˈtrain) noun [C] a fast train that does not stop at all stations 特快列车
express1/Ikˋsprɛs; Ikˈspres/v [T] 1 to tell people what you are thinking or feeling 表达〔思想或感情〕: express your views/opinions/concerns A number of people expressed their concern. 有许多人表达了他们的关切。She expressed an interest in becoming a member. 她表示有兴趣成为会员。express sth in/through/by sth The idea is difficult to express in words. 这个想法难以用语言表达。express yourself (=clearly say what you think or feel) 表达自己的想法[感情]see box at见 SAY1 方框2 to show your thoughts or feelings by the way you look or your actions〔以表情或行动来〕表现﹔表示: The look on Paul's face expressed utter despair. 保罗脸上的表情表露出彻底的绝望。
express2adj [only before noun 仅用于名词前]1 an express wish or purpose is clear and definite〔意愿或意图〕明确的﹐明白的: It was her express wish that you should inherit her house. 让你继承她的房子是她明确的意愿。2 an express train or bus is very fast〔火车或公共汽车〕快的
express3n [C] a fast train or bus which stops at only a few stations〔火车或公共汽车的〕快车
expressexpressexpresses3 (pluralexpresses) (alsoexpress train) nouna fast train that does not stop at all stationsexpressexpressexpressesexpressedexpressing1verb (expresses, expressing, expressed)to say or show how you think or feel: She expressed her ideas well.expressexpress2adjectivethat goes or is sent very quickly: an express letteran express coach▶ expressadverb: I sent the parcel express.