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expression
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ex·pres·sion /ɪkˈspreʃən/ ●●● S2 W2 noun
1 strong feelings/thoughts 强烈的感情/思想 [countableC, uncountableU]EXPRESS something you say, write, or do that shows what you think or feel 〔用口头、书面或行动的〕表达，表示，表露
expression of sympathy/thanks/regret etc
2 on SB’s face 在某人脸上 [countableC, uncountableU]EXPRESSION ON somebody'S FACE a look on someone’s face that shows what they are thinking or feeling 表情；神色
3 word/phrase 单词/短语 [countableC]SLWORD, PHRASE, OR SENTENCE a word or group of words with a particular meaning 词；词组；措辞
The old-fashioned expression ‘in the family way’ means ‘pregnant’.
过时的词组 in the family way 的意思是“怀孕的”。
pardon/forgive/excuse the expression (=used when you think you may offend someone by using particular words) 原谅出言冒犯
► see thesaurus at phrase, word4. music/acting 音乐/表演 [uncountableU]APM when you put feeling or emotion into the music that you are making or into your acting 〔创作音乐或表演时的〕感情投入
5. mathematics 数学 [countableC] technicalHM a sign or group of signs that represent a mathematical idea or quantity 式，表达式
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: something you say, write, or do that shows what you think or feel
phrases
freedom of expression (=the right to say what you think without being punished)
Student protestors who demanded greater freedom of expression were rounded up by police.
an expression of regret
The military has not offered any expression of regret over the civilian loss of life.
an expression of sympathy
There was no apology, no expression of sympathy for what Anna had suffered.
an expression of concern
His release from prison provoked expressions of concern from members of the public.
an expression of anger
She tried to protect the children from his expressions of anger.
somebody’s powers of expression formal (=the ability to say or write what you feel)
verbsI tried to put my feelings down on paper, but my powers of expression failed me.
give expression to something formal (=express something)
In the book, he gives expression to his political ideals.
n THESAURUS – Meaning 2: a look on someone’s face that shows what they are thinking or feeling
expression a look on someone’s face that shows what they are thinking or feeling
His expression became more serious as he listened to her story.
She had a contented expression.
He has a very different expression in the next picture.
look an expression – used especially with adjectives that describe the expression. Look sounds less formal than expression
She had a sad look on her face.
With a look of relief, he handed her the baby.
What’s that look for?
She gave me a dirty look (=a look that showed she was angry).
face used when talking about someone’s expression, especially in the following phrases
different types of expressionYou should have seen his face!
Look at my face. Am I bothered?
The boys were making faces (=making strange, silly, or rude expressions which show that you dislike someone)through the window.
frown the expression on your face when you move your eyebrows together because you are angry, unhappy, or confused
With a frown, she asked, ‘So what’s wrong with that?’
smile an expression in which your mouth curves upwards, when you are being friendly or are happy or amused
She gave him a quick smile.
glare a long angry look
He gave her a furious glare, but said nothing.
grimace an expression you make by twisting your face because you do not like something or because you are feeling pain
His face twisted into a grimace of anguish.
sneer an expression that shows you have no respect for something or someone
‘That’s what you said last time, ’ she said with a sneer.
smirk an expression in which you smile in an unpleasant way that shows you are pleased by someone else’s bad luck or that you think you are better than other people
He had a self-satisfied smirk on his face.
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: a look on someone’s face that shows what they are thinking or feeling
adjectives
somebody’s facial expression
Victor’s facial expression never changed.
a blank/vacant expression (=one that shows no emotion, understanding, or interest)
The blank expression on Bobbie’s face gave way to anger.
an anxious/troubled/worried expression
She stood looking at me with an anxious expression.
a pained expression (=one that shows you are in pain or feeling upset)
A pained expression crossed Rory’s face when he saw them together.
a surprised/shocked expression
He didn’t need to speak – his shocked expression said it all.
a puzzled/baffled/bewildered expression (=one that shows you are confused or cannot understand something)
I can still recall Dan’s baffled expression when I asked him for an answer.
a grim/stern expression (=one that shows you are very strict or angry)
Aunty Kitty looked at us with a stern expression and ordered us indoors.
an angry/furious expression
Her angry expression turned to one of utter despair.
a serious expression (=one that shows you are not joking)
I saw the serious expression on his little face and tried not to laugh.
a thoughtful expression (=one that shows you are thinking about something)
She listened to him with a thoughtful expression on her face.
an innocent expression
‘It was so late, ’ she continued with an innocent expression, ‘I had to stay the night.’
a dazed expression (=one that shows you are unable to think clearly, especially because of a shock or accident)
His clothes were torn and there was a dazed expression on his face.
a glazed expression (=one that shows you are not concentrating on the things around you)
From her glazed expression, he knew she had been taking drugs.
a smug expression (=one that shows too much satisfaction with your own cleverness or success)
Peter was wearing an unbearably smug expression and waving the tickets in front of me.
a bland expression (=one that does not show any emotion)
verbsShe searched his face for answers, but his bland expression gave nothing away.
have an expression
His face had a puzzled expression.
wear an expression
Their pilot wore an expression of extreme relief.
change your expression
The child did not once cry or change her expression.
watch somebody’s expression
‘Does it really matter?’ Elizabeth asked, watching his expression closely.
see somebody’s expression
I would have liked to see his expression when she told him.
read somebody’s expression (=understand how someone is feeling by looking at their expression)
phrasesIn the half light, Ellen could not read his expression.
have an expression on your face
He had a very serious expression on his face.
the expression on somebody’s face
I could tell by the expression on her face that she was angry.
a lack of expression
I was surprised at the lack of expression on his face.
be devoid of expression formal (=have no expression on your face)
His face was totally devoid of expression, but I could sense his anger.
an expression of surprise (=one showing that you are surprised)
He looked at me with an expression of surprise.
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 3: a word or group of words with a particular meaning
adjectives
a common expression
'Pig out' is a common expression meaning 'to eat a lot'.
an old-fashioned/outdated expression
The old-fashioned expression 'in the family way' means to be pregnant.
an idiomatic expression (=an idiom )
Try to avoid using idiomatic expressions in an essay.
a figurative expression (=one in which words are not used with their literal meaning)
Many figurative expressions equate anger with heat.
a coarse/vulgar expression (=one that is rude)
He came out with some vulgar expressions that I couldn’t possibly repeat.
an American/English etc expression
phrasesShe remembered the American expression her mother had always used: 'Life’s a breeze'.
pardon/forgive the expression (=used when you have said a word or phrase that might offend someone)
After the climb, we were absolutely knackered, if you’ll pardon the expression.
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 4: when you put feeling or emotion into the music that you are making or into your acting
phrases
a means of expression
Art is not just a means of expression, it is also a means of communication.
a form of expression
adjectivesMusic and painting are two completely different forms of expression.
poetic/literary expression (=expressing something as poetry or in literature)
The subject does not easily lend itself to poetic expression.
musical expression (=expressing something through music)
Charlie Parker took jazz to a new level of musical expression.
artistic expression (=expressing something through art)
He firmly believes there are not enough outlets for artistic expression in our society.
creative expression (=expressing something in a creative way, for example in music or art)
They work with the children to encourage creative expression.
Examples from the Corpus
expression• x² + 4 is an algebraic expression.• The director was a small, pink-cheeked man with bottle-shaped shoulders and an expression of misleading blankness.• Fighting against threats to young children's rights to early childhood opportunities could be seen as an expression of legitimate collective responsibility.• It must be done in a context that makes it worth while or it is just an expression of talent or ego.• Wearing an expression of utter boredom, Harry turned back to his book.• "I'm not eating it, " Maria said, with an expression of disgust on her face.• Each of the statues has a different facial expression.• Whereupon, and still looking up at Papa, I felt my facial expression beginning to change.• Knight was a quiet man whose favorite expression was "shucks."• "It'll be alright in the end' -- that was my mother's favourite expression.• Her expression indicated that the call was urgent.• He was looking down, his expression shuttered.• His expression became serious as he listened to her story.• Try to put a little more expression into the slow passage.• The language makes available different types of expressions to do different types of jobs in connecting words to the world.• He said he didn't care -- well actually he used a rude expression that I can't repeat!• 'Shadow-boxing'? I've never heard that expression before!• I don't normally use that expression myself, but I've heard other people use it sometimes.• You use the expression "break a leg" to wish an actor good luck.• The expression on her face told me that she didn't want to discuss it.
expression of• an expression of contentment• Crying is an acceptable and healthy expression of grief.
ex·pres·sion noun →n COLLOCATIONS1 →n COLLOCATIONS2
→n COLLOCATIONS3 →n COLLOCATIONS4 →n THESAURUS1
→n COLLOCATIONS3 →n COLLOCATIONS4 →n THESAURUS1
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expression noun
⇨ expression 1 (expressions of sympathy) ⇨ expression 2 (a worried expression on her face) ⇨ word (a slang expression) expression 1 expressions of sympathy 表示同情 a worried expression on her face 她脸上担心的神情 expression ♦︎ display ♦︎ show ♦︎ demonstration ♦︎ exhibition These are all words for actions that show feelings or qualities or express opinions or ideas. 这些词均表示表露、表达。 PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配 ◆ an expression / a display / a show / a demonstration of support / affection ◆ an expression / a display / a show of concern / emotion ◆ an expression / a display of sympathy ◆ an expression / a show of gratitude ◆ a display / show / demonstration of strength ◆ a display / show of unity / force ◆ a display / demonstration of skill ◆ a public expression / display / show / demonstration of sth ◆ an open expression / display of sth ◆ an impressive display / show / demonstration of sth ◆ a great display / show of sth ■ expression [countable , uncountable ] (formal ) things that people say, write or do in order to show their feelings, opinions and ideas 表露；表示；表达 ◆ The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet.这几起暴乱事件是目前为止最严重的反政府情绪的表露。 ◆ Freedom of expression (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right.言论自由是基本的人权。 ◆ (formal ) Only in his dreams does he give expression to his fears.只有在梦里他的恐惧才能得以表露。 ◆ The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem.诗人的愤怒在这首诗的最后一节表达出来。 express ⇨ say 2 ■ display [countable ] an act of showing a feeling, quality or skill （感情、特质或技能的）显示，表露 ◆ My family has never gone in for open displays of affection.我的家人从不喜欢大方展露关爱之情。 ◆ an ostentatious display of wealth大肆炫富 ◆ a magnificent display of goalkeeping出色的守门技术展示 display ⇨ show verb 3 ■ show [countable ] an act of showing a feeling, quality or skill （感情、特质或技能的）显示，表露 ◆ He was completely unmoved by her little show of temper.她有点发脾气了，他却无动于衷。 ◆ She made a great show of wanting to leave, but I knew she didn't mean it.她表现出很想离开的样子，但我知道她并非真打算走。 show ⇨ show verb 3 ■ demonstration [countable ] (formal ) an act of showing a feeling, quality or skill （感情、特质或技能的）显示，表露 ◆ She was given to quite embarrassing public demonstrations of emotion.她经常令人尴尬地公开表露感情。 ◆ The performance was a remarkable demonstration of his abilities.这场演出很好地展示了他的能力。 demonstrate ⇨ show verb 3 NOTE 辨析 display or show may be insincere, exaggerated, intended to impress, or not really intended at all ( a display/show of temper ). A demonstration is usually more sincere. * display或show可以指不真诚或夸张的展示，目的是为了引起注意，或并非出自本意。demonstration通常为较真诚的表露。 ■ exhibition ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn [countable ] (especially BrE , formal ) an act of showing a skill or kind of behaviour （技能或某种行为的）表现，显示 ◆ We were treated to an exhibition of the footballer's speed and skill.足球运动员表现出的速度和技术，真让我们大饱眼福。 ◆ It was an appalling exhibition of bad manners.这真是无理行为极其恶劣的表现。 expression 2 expressions of sympathy 表示同情 a worried expression on her face 她脸上担心的神情 expression ♦︎ look ♦︎ face These are all words for the way your thoughts and feelings show in your face. 这些词均表示表情、神色。 PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配 ◆ an expression / a look of amazement / disbelief / horror, etc. ◆ an expression / a look on sb's face ◆ an expression / a look in sb's eyes ◆ a / an happy / sad / worried / anxious / troubled / angry / furious / stern / grim / serious expression / look / face ◆ a / an curious / odd / thoughtful / doubtful / pained / vacant / smug expression / look ■ expression [countable ] the way your thoughts and feelings show in your face 表情；神色 ◆ There was a worried expression on her face.她脸上流露出担心的神情。 ◆ His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement.他的神情由惊变喜。 ◆ facial expressions面部表情 ■ look [countable ] an expression in your eyes or face 眼神；表情；神色 ◆ He didn't like the look in her eyes.他不喜欢她的眼神。 ◆ We got a number of curious looks from passers-by.路人向我们投来几瞥好奇的目光。 NOTE 辨析 Your expression is usually a reflection of what you happen to be thinking or feeling at any particular moment; if you deliberately put on an expression, this is usually an attempt to hide your true thoughts or feelings. * expression通常反映某刻的想法或感受，put on an expression通常指为隐藏真正的想法或感受而故意装样子 ◆ She carefully put on her most innocent expression (= she was not actually as innocent as she pretended) .她精心作出最无辜的表情。 A look can be the expression that happens to be in your eyes, or it can be a way of deliberately communicating a thought or feeling to a particular person: you can give or throw sb a look or exchange looks with sb. * look指眼里流露出的神情，也可指传递的眼神，可用于give/throw sb a look或exchange looks等短语中 ◆ She threw him a dirty look.她厌恶地瞪了他一眼。 ◆ They exchanged meaningful looks.他们相互交换了眼色，心照不宣。 ■ face [countable ] the expression on sb's face 面部表情 ◆ The news for the company isn't good, judging from the long faces (= sad / worried faces) in the boardroom.从众董事那一张张拉长的脸看来，这对公司来说并不是个好消息。 ◆ Her face lit up (= showed happiness) when she spoke of the past.她讲到往事时就面露喜色。 ◆ His face fell (= showed disappointment, sadness, etc.) when he read the headlines.他刚读了大标题，脸色就沉了下来。 ◆ She pulled a face and gave a snorting kind of laugh.她板着脸，冷笑了一声。 ⓘ In this meaning face is used especially in particular collocations, to show that sb is happy ( sb's face lights up ) or sad or disappointed long faces; sb's face falls; sb pulls a face . 表达此义时，face尤用于固定搭配中，如sb's face lights up意为高兴，long faces、sb's face falls或sb pulls a face意为不悦或失望。
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expression
Types of word or phrase: acrostic, adjacency pair, Americanism...
Facial expressions: a curl of your lip, a light in someone's eyes, countenance...
Ways of communicating and acts of communicating: language, speech, communications...
Tone or quality of voice: break, cadence, croak...
General words relating to mathematics and geometry: abacus, a function of something, algorithm...
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