expression
UK/ɪkˈspreʃn/US/ik'spreʃәn/
NGSL 2k高考四级六级考研A2
释义
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
词根拆分
词根派生express（压出来）+ -ion（动作/结果）=「压出来的那一下」。凡是你从内心压出来的东西——把感受压成语言、把情绪压上脸、把想法压成一句话——都是 expression。facial expression（表情）就是被压到脸上、让别人读得到的感受。
词根 press 还连着 89 个词常用搭配
- 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
例句
- 1.
A puzzled expression crossed her face when she read the note.
她读到那张字条时，脸上闪过一丝困惑的表情。
- 2.
Painting gave him an outlet for artistic expression.
绘画给了他一个艺术表达的出口。
- 3.
"Break a leg" is just an expression meaning good luck.
"Break a leg" 只是一句习语，意思是祝好运。
- 4.
Freedom of expression is protected by the constitution.
言论自由受宪法保护。