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expressive

🇬🇧 UK/ɪk'spresɪv/🇺🇸 US/ik'spresiv/
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Definitions

adj.

Effectively conveying thought, feeling, or meaning; showing emotions clearly.

富有表现力的,善于表达的

n.

A word or phrase that conveys the speaker's attitude or emotion toward its referent.

表情词(表达说话者态度或情感的词语)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
exout of, former
+
presspress, squeeze
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
=expressive

Common Collocations

  • 1.expressive eyes富有表情的眼睛
  • 2.expressive face富有表情的脸
  • 3.expressive movement富有表现力的动作

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her expressive eyes revealed her deep emotional state.

  • 2.

    The dancer's expressive movements conveyed the story beautifully.

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