| 单词 | express |
| 释义 | express —expresser, expressor, n. —expressible, adj. —expressless, adj. /ik spres"/, v.t. 1. to put (thought) into words; utter or state: to express an idea clearly. 2. to show, manifest, or reveal: to express one's anger. 3. to set forth the opinions, feelings, etc., of (oneself), as in speaking, writing, or painting: He can express himself eloquently. 4. to represent by a symbol, character, figure, or formula: to express water as H2O; to express unknown quantities algebraically. 5. to send by express: to express a package or merchandise. 6. to press or squeeze out: to express the juice of grapes. 7. to exude or emit (a liquid, odor, etc.), as if under pressure: The roses expressed a sweet perfume. 8. Genetics. (of a gene) to be active in the production of (a protein or a phenotype). adj. 9. clearly indicated; distinctly stated; definite; explicit; plain: He defied my express command. 10. special; definite: We have an express purpose in being here. 11. direct or fast, esp. making few or no intermediate stops: an express train; an express elevator. 12. used for direct or high-speed travel: an express highway. 13. duly or exactly formed or represented: an express image. 14. pertaining to an express: an express agency. n. 15. an express train, bus, elevator, etc. 16. a system or method of sending freight, parcels, money, etc., that is faster and safer, but more expensive, than ordinary freight service: We agree to send the package by express. 17. a company engaged in this business. 18. Brit. a messenger or a message specially sent. 19. something sent by express. adv. 20. by express: to travel express. 21. Obs. expressly. [1275-1325; ME expressen < L expressus (ptp. of exprimere). See EX-1, PRESS1] Syn. 1. declare, word, formulate. 2. indicate. 4. designate, signify, denote. 9. obvious, unambiguous. 10. particular, singular. 11. swift, rapid, nonstop. 13. accurate, precise. 16. courier. Ant. 2. conceal. |
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