| 词组 | express |
| 释义 | verb | adjective express1 /ɪkˈspres/ verb to tell or show people what you are feeling or thinking by using words, looks, or actionsadverbsexpress sth openly (=express a feeling in a way that is obvious to other people) They expressed their anger openly in the meeting.express sth publicly Republicans have publicly expressed their concerns about his appointment.express sth privately Humphrey had privately expressed serious reservations about the war.express sth clearly He expresses his views very clearly.express sth freely I’m proud of living in a country where ideas and beliefs can be freely expressed.nounsexpress your views/opinions/ideas Everyone who attends the meeting will be given the opportunity to express their opinions.express your feelings He found it difficult to express his feelings.express an interest in sth Many property developers have expressed an interest in buying the land.express concern (=say or show that you are worried) Economic analysts have expressed concern about the possibility of a recession.express regret He has expressed regret over the remarks he made.express doubts/reservations Environmentalists began to express doubts about the benefits of biofuels.express surprise/shock She expressed surprise that anyone thought he was guilty.express anger Teachers have expressed anger at the government’s education reforms.express your thanks/gratitude/appreciation (=say thank you to someone, in a speech) On behalf of the team, I’d like to express our appreciation for all your efforts.express your support/opposition The Israeli leader expressed his support for the US plan. | Local people have expressed their opposition to plans for a new airport.express your grief/sorrow/sympathy I couldn’t find words to express my grief. | I wrote to his widow expressing our sympathy.express confidence His legal team expressed confidence that they would win the case.express your hopes/desires Nadia expressed her hopes about remaining in San Diego County with her two children.express a willingness to do sth (=say or show that you are willing to do it) The unions expressed a willingness to have talks with the employers.prepositionsexpress sth in/by/through sth She expressed her disgust in a letter to a national newspaper.phrasesexpress yourself (=say or show what you think or feel) Young people like to express themselves through the way they dress.a chance/opportunity to express sth The debate will give MPs an opportunity to express their views.words cannot express sth (=it is impossible to describe something) Words can’t express how much I miss her. verb | adjective express2 /ɪkˈspres/ adjective THESAURUS > fast1 (1) |
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