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expression

英 /ɪkˈspreʃən/  美 /ɪkˈspreʃən/
  • n. 表达;表示The act of showing thoughts or feelings through words or actions.
  • n. 表情;神色The look on someone's face that reveals feelings.
  • n. 词语;说法A word or phrase with a particular meaning.

He sent flowers as an expression of his gratitude.

他送了花来表达谢意。

Schools should encourage creative expression by giving students regular opportunities to explore music, drama, and visual arts.

学校应定期让学生接触音乐、戏剧和视觉艺术,以鼓励创造性表达。

搭配

freedom of expression 表达自由facial expression 面部表情an expression of gratitude 感谢的表示idiomatic expression 惯用语

辨析提示

表示“表情、说法”时可数;表示“表达”时常不可数。

词族

express (v.)、expressive (adj.)、expressively (adv.)

社会英语词汇CEFR B1

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