1. | [u][c] 表示；表达；表露things that people say, write or do in order to show their feelings, opinions and ideas |
an expression of support 表示支持 | |
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. 同情之意潮水般地从全国各地涌来。 | |
Freedom of expression(= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right. 言论自由是基本的人权。 | |
The poet's anger finds expression in(= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. 诗人的愤怒在诗的最后一节表达出来。 | |
Only in his dreams does he give expression to his fears. 只有在梦里他的恐惧才能得以表露。 |
2. | [c] 表情；神色a look on a person's face that shows their thoughts or feelings |
There was a worried expression on her face. 她脸上流露出担心的神色。 | |
an expression of amazement/disbelief/horror 惊讶╱不相信╱恐怖的神色 | |
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. 他的神情由惊变喜。 | |
The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong. 她的眼神告诉我出事了。 | |
facial expressions 面部表情 |
3. | [c] 词语；措辞；表达方式a word or phrase |
an old-fashioned expression 陈旧的表达方式 | |
He's a pain in the butt, if you'll pardon the expression . 请原谅我这么说，他是一个讨厌透顶的家伙。 |
4. | [u] （演奏乐曲、说话、表演等时流露的）感情，表情a strong show of feeling when you are playing music, speaking, acting, etc. |
Try to put a little more expression into it! 尽量注入更多的感情！ |
5. | [c] 式；表达式a group of signs that represent an idea or a quantity |
