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expressly

🇬🇧 UK/ɪk'spreslɪ/🇺🇸 US/ik'spresli/
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Definitions

adv.

In a clear and explicit manner; specifically or exclusively for a particular purpose.

明确地,专门地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
exout of, former
+
presspress, squeeze
+
lyin the manner of
=expressly

Common Collocations

  • 1.expressly forbidden明确禁止
  • 2.expressly stated明确说明
  • 3.expressly required明确要求

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The contract expressly forbids the use of the trademark in advertising.

  • 2.

    She was hired expressly to manage the international expansion project.

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