
expression
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。)
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。)