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express /ɪkˈsprɛs/ (expressing,expressed,expresses)

1. V-T When you express an idea or feeling, or express yourself, you show what you think or feel. 表达
He expressed grave concern at American attitudes. 他对美国的态度表达了严肃关注。
2. V-T If an idea or feeling expresses itself in some way, it can be clearly seen in someone's actions or in its effects on a situation. (想法、情感) 流露; 呈现
The anxiety of the separation often expresses itself as anger toward the child for getting lost. 对失散的焦虑常常表现成对孩子走失的愤怒。
3. ADJ An express command or order is one that is clearly and deliberately stated. 明确陈述的 (命令、指令)[正式] [ADJ n]
This mighty electricity-generating power station was built on the express orders of the president. 这一大型电力发电站是按照总统的明确指令修建的。
4. expresslyADV 明确陈述地[ADV before v]
He has expressly forbidden her to go out on her own. 他已明确禁止她独自外出。
5. ADJ If you refer to an express intention or purpose, you are emphasizing that it is a deliberate and specific one that you have before you do something. 特定的 (意图、目的)[ADJ n] [强调]
The express purpose of the flights was to get Americans out of the danger zone. 这些航班的特定目的是让美国人离开该险区。
6. expresslyADV 特定地
...projects expressly designed to support cattle farmers. …为扶持养牛户而特定规划的项目。
7. ADJ Express is used to describe special services provided by companies or organizations such as the U.S. Postal Service, in which things are sent or done faster than usual for a higher price. 快递的[ADJ n]
A special express service is available by fax. 一项特快服务通过传真可以实现。
8. ADV Express is also an adverb. 快递地
Send it express. 用快递把它送出。
9. N-COUNT An express or an express train is a fast train that stops at very few stations. 快速列车
Punctually at 7:45, the express to Kuala Lumpur left Singapore station. 开往吉隆坡的特快列车7：45准时从新加坡站驶出。