expression
UK/ɪkˈspreʃn/US/ik'spreʃәn/
NGSL 2kA2
Definitions
n.
The act of conveying a feeling or idea in words, art, or behaviour
表达，表露
n.
The look on someone's face that shows their feelings
表情，神情
n.
A word or phrase used in a particular way
措辞，习语
n.
A combination of symbols representing a value in mathematics
（数学）表达式
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexpress (press out) + -ion (act/result) = 'the pressing-out.' Whatever you press out from inside — feelings into words, mood onto your face, an idea into a phrase — is an expression. A facial expression is feeling pressed out where others can read it.
Root press still carries 89 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.facial expression面部表情
- 2.freedom of expression言论自由
- 3.artistic expression艺术表达
- 4.find expression in在…中得到体现
Example Sentences
- 1.
A puzzled expression crossed her face when she read the note.
- 2.
Painting gave him an outlet for artistic expression.
- 3.
"Break a leg" is just an expression meaning good luck.
- 4.
Freedom of expression is protected by the constitution.