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expression

🇬🇧 UK/ɪkˈspreʃn/🇺🇸 US/ik'spreʃәn/
NGSL 2kA2

Definitions

n.

The act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas; a word or phrase used to communicate something; a look on someone's face showing emotion.

表达;表情;措辞

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
exout of, former
+
presspress, squeeze
+
ionact, process, state
=expression

Common Collocations

  • 1.facial expression面部表情
  • 2.freedom of expression言论自由
  • 3.artistic expression艺术表达

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right.

  • 2.

    The painting was an expression of the artist's inner emotions.

  • 3.

    Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in democratic societies.

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