
express
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。)
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。)
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。)
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。)