expression /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-VAR The expression of ideas or feelings is the showing of them through words, actions, or artistic activities. 表达

  例：

  Laughter is one of the most infectious expressions of emotion.

  笑是最具感染力的感情表达方式之一。

  例：

  ...the rights of the individual to freedom of expression.

  …个人表达自由权。

• 2. 

  N-VAR Your expression is the way that your face looks at a particular moment. It shows what you are thinking or feeling. 神情

  例：

  Levin sat there, an expression of sadness on his face.

  莱文坐在那里，神情忧伤。

• 3. 

  N-UNCOUNT Expression is the showing of feeling when you are acting, singing, or playing a musical instrument. (艺术表演中的) 情感表现

  例：

  I think I put more expression into my lyrics than a lot of other singers do.

  我认为我比许多其他歌手在歌词中注入了更多的情感表达。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT An expression is a word or phrase. 字词; 言辞

  例：

  She spoke in a quiet voice but used remarkably coarse expressions.

  她说话声音很轻，但使用了非常粗俗的言辞。