express

verb

1. 表示；表达；表露
   to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions
   1. Teachers have expressed concern about the changes.
      教师对这些变化表示忧虑。
   2. His views have been expressed in numerous speeches.
      他已在无数次发言中表达了自己的观点。
   3. to express fears/doubts/reservations
      表示担心 / 怀疑 / 保留意见
   4. to express interest/regret/surprise
      表示关注 / 遗憾 / 惊讶
   5. Words cannot express how pleased I am.
      言语无法表达我的愉快心情。
2. 表达（自己的思想感情）
   to speak, write or communicate in some other way what you think or feel
   1. Teenagers often have difficulty expressing themselves.
      十来岁的孩子在表达思想方面常常有困难。
   2. Perhaps I have not expressed myself very well.
      我大概未把自己的意思表达清楚。
   3. She expresses herself most fully in her paintings.
      她把自己的感情在画作中表现得淋漓尽致。
   4. They expressed themselves delighted.
      他们表示他们很高兴。
3. 显而易见；不言自明
   to become obvious in a particular way
   1. Their pleasure expressed itself in a burst of applause.
      他们的喜悦从一阵热烈的掌声中表现出来。
4. （用符号等）表示，代表
   to represent sth in a particular way, for example by symbols
   1. The figures are expressed as percentages.
      这些数字用百分数表示。
   2. Educational expenditure is often expressed in terms of the amount spent per student.
      教育经费通常以用于每个学生的开支表示。
5. 压榨，挤压出（空气或液体）
   to remove air or liquid from sth by pressing it
   1. Coconut milk is expressed from grated coconuts.
      椰子汁是从擦碎的椰肉里榨出来的。
6. 快递邮寄（或发送）
   to send sth by express post
   1. As soon as I receive payment I will express the book to you.
      我一收到款就把书用快递给你寄去。

adj.

1. 特快的；快速的；快递的
   travelling very fast; operating very quickly
   1. an express bus/coach/train
      特快公共汽车 / 长途汽车 / 列车
   2. express delivery services
      快递服务
2. 用快递寄送的
   sent by express service
   1. express mail
      特快邮件
3. 提供快递服务的
   providing an express service
   1. an air express company
      航空快递公司
4. 明确的；明白表示的
   clearly and openly stated
   1. It was his express wish that you should have his gold watch after he died.
      他明确表示死后把金表留给你。
   2. I came here with the express purpose of speaking with the manager.
      我特意来这里与经理面谈。

adv.

1. 使用快速服务
   using a special fast service
   1. I'd like to send this express, please.
      劳驾，我要寄快递。

noun

1. 特快列车
   a fast train that does not stop at many places
   1. the 8.27 express to Edinburgh
      8:27开往爱丁堡的特快列车
   2. the Trans-Siberian Express
      横穿西伯利亚的特快列车
2. 快件服务；快递服务；快运服务
   a service for sending or transporting things quickly

1. VERB 表达;表述
   When you express an idea or feeling, or express yourself, you show what you think or feel.
   1. He expressed grave concern at American attitudes...
      他对美国的态度表示严重关切。
   2. Sumner would greet us with frowns and grimaces, doing his best to express wordless disapproval...
      萨姆纳会冲我们皱眉，做苦脸，竭力表示他无言的反对。
   3. He expresses himself easily in English...
      他能轻松地用英语表达自己的观点。
   4. Children may find it easier to express themselves in a letter than in a formal essay.
      孩子们可能觉得在书信中比在正式的作文中更容易表达自己的观点。
2. VERB （观点、感情等）体现，不言自明
   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.
   1. The anxiety of the separation often expresses itself as anger towards the child for getting lost.
      离散带来的焦虑常常体现为对走失的孩子发火。
3. VERB （用符号等）表示，表达
   In mathematics, if you express a quantity or mathematical problem in a particular way, you write it using particular symbols, figures, or equations.
   1. We can express that equation like that...
      我们可以这样表示那个等式。
   2. It is expressed as a percentage.
      它是以百分比的形式表示的。
4. ADJ （命令）明白表示的，明确的
   An express command or order is one that is clearly and deliberately stated.
   1. The ship was sunk on express orders from the Prime Minister.
      遵照首相的明确指令，那艘船被击沉了。
5. ADJ （目的或意图）明确的，特别的
   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.
   1. I had obtained my first camera for the express purpose of taking railway photographs.
      我已经买了我的第一架照相机，专门用来拍摄铁路。
6. ADJ 快递的;特快的;快速的
   Express is used to describe special services which are provided by companies or organizations such as the Post Office, in which things are sent or done faster than usual for a higher price.
   1. A special express service is available by fax...
      提供传真特快专递服务。
   2. It was sent to us by express mail.
      那是用快递寄给我们的。
   3. Express is also an adverb.
      
   4. Send it express.
      用快递寄。
7. N-COUNT 特快列车
   An express or an express train is a fast train which stops at very few stations.
   1. Punctually at 7.45, the express to Kuala Lumpur left Singapore station...
      7点45分，开往吉隆坡的特快列车准时驶离新加坡火车站。
   2. He had boarded an express for Rome.
      他已经登上了前往罗马的特快列车。
8. 特快公共汽车（或长途汽车）;直达公共汽车（或长途汽车）
   An express is a fast bus or coach which goes from one place to another directly or with very few stops.

1. Many editorials express their anxieties about the economic chaos in the country.
   许多社论对该国经济的混乱状况表示忧虑。
2. He wants to express his deep sympathy to the family.
   他想向这家人表示深切的同情。
3. He expressed grave concern at American attitudes
   他对美国的态度表示严重关切。
4. Sumner would greet us with frowns and grimaces, doing his best to express wordless disapproval
   萨姆纳会冲我们皱眉，做苦脸，竭力表示他无言的反对。
5. He expresses himself easily in English
   他能轻松地用英语表达自己的观点。
6. Children may find it easier to express themselves in a letter than in a formal essay.
   孩子们可能觉得在书信中比在正式的作文中更容易表达自己的观点。
7. The anxiety of the separation often expresses itself as anger towards the child for getting lost.
   离散带来的焦虑常常体现为对走失的孩子发火。
8. We can express that equation like that
   我们可以这样表示那个等式。
9. It is expressed as a percentage.
   它是以百分比的形式表示的。
10. The ship was sunk on express orders from the Prime Minister.
    遵照首相的明确指令，那艘船被击沉了。
11. I had obtained my first camera for the express purpose of taking railway photographs.
    我已经买了我的第一架照相机，专门用来拍摄铁路。
12. A special express service is available by fax
    提供传真特快专递服务。
13. It was sent to us by express mail.
    那是用快递寄给我们的。
14. He had boarded an express for Rome.
    他已经登上了前往罗马的特快列车。
15. I wish to express my gratitude to Kathy Davis for her immense practical help.
    凯茜·戴维斯实实在在地帮了大忙，我想对她表示感谢。
16. People should be free to express their individuality
    人们应该能自由表达他们的个性。
17. Parents can express a preference for the school their child attends
    父母可以表达对自己孩子所上学校的偏好。
18. Words cannot express my sorrow.
    言语无法表达我的哀伤。
19. The way children talk about or express their feelings depends on their age and stage of development
    儿童谈论或表达自己感情的方式取决于他们的年龄和所处的发育阶段。
20. I wanted to express my sympathies on your resignation.
    对你的辞职我表示同情。
21. Many of you have written to us to express your thoughts on the conflict
    你们中有许多人给我们来信，表达对冲突的看法。
22. I would like to express my warmest thanks to the doctors.
    我想向医生们表达我最由衷的感谢。
23. Men are generally better able to express anger
    男人通常能更好地表达愤怒。
24. Many artists express their world view in their work.
    很多艺术家通过作品表达自己对世界的看法。
25. No words can fully express my gratitude.
    千言万语也表达不尽我的感激心情。
26. My friend and I returned to town by the midnight express.
    我和我朋友乘午夜的快车回城。
27. Words can hardly express our gratitude to you.
    我们对你的感激难以用语言表达。
28. I can hardly express my gratitude to you for your help.
    对于你的帮助，我几乎难以表达我的谢意。
29. I can't find suitable words to express what I mean.
    我找不到贴切的词来表达我的意思。

  mean denote express【导航词义：表示】

  mean v. 表示…的意思，意思是

〔辨析〕普通用词，用于指出事物的具体含义。

  denote v. 〈正式〉表示，指示

〔辨析〕常表示某个词的字面含义或某个符号、迹象的意义。

  express v. 表达，表述

〔辨析〕主要指通过语言、表情、动作等表达想法、感情等。

noun

1. rapid transport of goods

   Synonym:    expressage

2. public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
   1. he caught the express to New York

   Synonym:    limited

3. mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

   Synonym:    express mail

verb

1. articulate
   1. She expressed her anger
   2. He uttered a curse

   Synonym:    verbalizeverbaliseuttergive tongue to

2. give expression to
   1. She showed her disappointment

   Synonym:    showevince

3. send by rapid transport or special messenger service
   1. She expressed the letter to Florida

4. serve as a means for expressing something
   1. The painting of Mary carries motherly love
   2. His voice carried a lot of anger

   Synonym:    carryconvey

5. indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
   1. Can you express this distance in kilometers?

   Synonym:    state

6. obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
   1. Italians express coffee rather than filter it

   Synonym:    press outextract

7. manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
   1. Many of the laboratory animals express the trait

adj

1. not tacit or implied
   1. her express wish

2. without unnecessary stops
   1. an express train
   2. an express shipment

adv

1. by express
   1. please send the letter express