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