express

1. V-T When you express an idea or feeling, or express yourself, you show what you think or feel. 表達

He expressed grave concern at American attitudes. 他對美國的態(tài)度表達了嚴肅關(guān)注。

2. V-T If an idea or feeling expresses itself in some way, it can be clearly seen in someone's actions or in its effects on a situation. (想法、情感) 流露; 呈現(xiàn)

The anxiety of the separation often expresses itself as anger toward the child for getting lost. 對失散的焦慮常常表現(xiàn)成對孩子走失的憤怒。

3. ADJ An express command or order is one that is clearly and deliberately stated. 明確陳述的 (命令、指令)[正式] [ADJ n]

This mighty electricity-generating power station was built on the express orders of the president. 這一大型電力發(fā)電站是按照總統(tǒng)的明確指令修建的。

4. expresslyADV 明確陳述地[ADV before v]

He has expressly forbidden her to go out on her own. 他已明確禁止她獨自外出。

5. ADJ If you refer to an express intention or purpose, you are emphasizing that it is a deliberate and specific one that you have before you do something. 特定的 (意圖、目的)[ADJ n] [強調(diào)]

The express purpose of the flights was to get Americans out of the danger zone. 這些航班的特定目的是讓美國人離開該險區(qū)。

6. expresslyADV 特定地

...projects expressly designed to support cattle farmers. …為扶持養(yǎng)牛戶而特定規(guī)劃的項目。

7. ADJ Express is used to describe special services provided by companies or organizations such as the U.S. Postal Service, in which things are sent or done faster than usual for a higher price. 快遞的[ADJ n]

A special express service is available by fax. 一項特快服務(wù)通過傳真可以實現(xiàn)。

8. ADV Express is also an adverb. 快遞地

Send it express. 用快遞把它送出。

9. N-COUNT An express or an express train is a fast train that stops at very few stations. 快速列車

Punctually at 7:45, the express to Kuala Lumpur left Singapore station. 開往吉隆坡的特快列車7：45準時從新加坡站駛出。