词汇 | expression |
释义 | expression 3 ENTRIES FOUND: expression (noun) self-expression (noun) pardon (verb) expression /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/ noun plural expressions expression /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/ noun plural expressions Learner's definition of EXPRESSION 1 : the act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by speech, writing, or some other method : the act of expressing something表示;表达;表现 [noncount] freedom of expression [=freedom to say and show what you feel and believe]言论自由 Dance is a form of artistic/creative expression.舞蹈是一种艺术/创造性的表达形式。 She is always looking for new ways to give expression to [=to express] her ideas.她总是寻找新的方式来表达自己的观点。 Her competitive spirit found expression [=was expressed] in sports.她的竞争精神在运动中得以体现。 [count] an expression of affection喜爱之情的表达 expressions of anger愤怒的表现 — see also self-expression 2 [count] : a word or phrase词;词语;短语 a slang expression一个俚语 He uses some very odd expressions.他用了些非常奇怪的词语。 The expression “to make fun of” means “to ridicule.”短语to make fun of意为“嘲笑、嘲弄”。 ◊ People say excuse/pardon/forgive the expression when they are using a word or phrase that might offend or annoy someone.无意冒犯;不好意思 When you first told me your plan, I thought you were, pardon the expression, crazy.请原谅我这么说,你最初告诉我你的计划时,我觉得你疯了。 I'm so glad that you've decided to join us. In fact, I'm tickled pink, (if you'll) excuse the expression.我真高兴你决定加入我们。事实上,不好意思,我真是喜出望外。 3 [count] : the way someone's face looks that shows emotions and feelings表情;神情 Judging from her expression, I think the gift was a complete surprise.从她的表情来看,我觉得那份礼物完全出乎她的意料。 We saw his expression change from angry/anger to sad/sadness.我们看到他的神色由怒转悲。 facial expressions面部表情 She wore/had a smug expression.她显出一副自鸣得意的样子。 4 [noncount] : a way of doing something (such as speaking or singing) that shows emotions and feelings(说话、唱歌时等流露情感的)表达方式,表现方式 I told him to read the poem with more expression.我要他更加有感情地朗诵这首诗。 5 [count] mathematics : a symbol or a combination of symbols and signs representing a quantity or process式;表达式 10³ is an exponential expression.10³是指数表达式。 — expressionless /ɪkˈsprɛʃənləs/ adjective an expressionless face呆板的面孔 — expressionlessly adverb staring expressionlessly at the camera毫无表情地盯着相机 — expressionlessness noun [noncount] |
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