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expression

UK /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/US /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/

词源

源自拉丁语 'expressio',意为'挤压出来'或'表达',由 'ex-'(出)和 'pressare'(挤压)组成。

noun

❶ 表达,表示。指通过语言、行为或艺术等方式传达思想、感情或想法。

“Her facial expression showed her disappointment.”

(她的面部表情显示出她的失望。)

“Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right.”

(言论自由是一项基本人权。)

❶ 表情,神色。指面部或身体的动作或姿态,用来传达情感或态度。

“She had a puzzled expression on her face.”

(她脸上露出困惑的表情。)

“His expression changed when he heard the news.”

(听到这个消息时,他的表情变了。)

❶ 表达方式,措辞。指语言或符号的具体形式或用法。

“The phrase 'break a leg' is an expression meaning 'good luck.'”

(短语'break a leg'是一种表达方式,意思是'祝你好运'。)

“Mathematical expressions can be complex to understand.”

(数学表达式可能很难理解。)

同义词:utterance, phrase, statement, manifestation, representation

常见短语

freedom of expression — 言论自由,指个人或团体自由表达意见或想法的权利。

“The constitution guarantees freedom of expression for all citizens.”

(宪法保障所有公民的言论自由。)

facial expression — 面部表情,指通过面部肌肉运动传达的情感或态度。

“Her facial expression revealed her true feelings.”

(她的面部表情透露了她的真实感受。)

give expression to — 表达,指通过某种方式传达思想或情感。

“The artist gave expression to his emotions through his paintings.”

(艺术家通过他的画作表达了他的情感。)