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express

UK //ɪkˈspres//US //ɪkˈspres//

词源

源自拉丁语 'expressus'(挤压出、清晰呈现),经古法语 'expresser' 进入英语,原意与「压榨」相关,后引申为「明确表达」。

verb

❶ 用语言或行动明确地传达思想、感情或信息,强调直接和清晰的表达方式。

“She expressed her gratitude with a heartfelt speech.”

(她用真挚的演讲表达了感激之情。)

“The artist expresses emotions through bold brushstrokes.”

(艺术家通过大胆的笔触表达情感。)

同义词:convey, communicate, articulate

adjective

❶ 特指高速、直达或快速的服务,通常用于交通或物流领域,强调速度和效率。

“We took the express train to save time.”

(我们乘坐特快列车以节省时间。)

“The package was sent via express delivery.”

(包裹是通过快递寄送的。)

同义词:fast, quick, rapid

noun

❶ 指快速运输服务或交通工具,如快递公司或特快列车,提供比常规服务更快的选项。

“The documents were sent by express.”

(文件是通过快递寄送的。)

“We missed the last express to London.”

(我们错过了最后一班去伦敦的特快列车。)

同义词:courier, fast train, rapid service

常见短语

express yourself — 鼓励某人自由地展示个性或情感,常用于艺术或交流场景。

“Dance is a great way to express yourself without words.”

(舞蹈是不用言语表达自我的绝佳方式。)

express mail — 指优先处理的邮政服务,通常保证比普通邮件更快的投递速度。

“Important contracts should be sent by express mail.”

(重要合同应该通过快递邮寄。)