1 [C,U] something that you say that shows your opinions or feelings 表示;表达:
Freedom of expression is a basic human right.言论自由是基本人权。an expression of gratitude/sympathy/anger表示感激/同情/愤怒的话
2 [C] the look on a person's face that shows what he/she is thinking or feeling 表情;神色:
He had a puzzled expression on his face.他脸上显出疑惑的神色。
3 [C] a word or phrase with a particular meaning 词;词语:
‘I'm starving’ is an expression meaning ‘I'm very hungry’.I'm starving 这句话的意思是 I'm very hungry。a slang/an idiomatic expression俚语;习语
expression/Ikˋsprɛʃən; Ikˈspreʃ$n/n 1 [C,U] when you say, write, or do something to show what you are thinking or feeling〔思想或感情的〕表达﹐表示: +of I’m sending these flowers as an expression of my gratitude. 谨以此花表达谢意。expression of thanks/regret/sympathy etc 表示谢意/遗憾/同情等2 [C] a look on someone's face 表情: +of an expression of shock 震惊的表情He came back with a cheerful expression on his face . 他回来时脸上带着喜悦的神情。3 [C] a word or phrase that has a particular meaning 词﹔短语﹔措词: What does the expression ‘head over heels’ mean? head over heels 这个短语什么意思?see box at见 PHRASE1 方框
expressionexpressionexpressionsnoun1the look on your face that shows how you feel: an expression of surprise2a word or group of words; a way of saying something: The expression ‘to drop off’ means ‘to fall asleep’.