expression
US /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/
UK /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/
1.
表達, 表現
the process of making known one's thoughts or feelings
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Art is a form of self-expression.
藝術是一種自我表達的形式。
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He struggled with the expression of his emotions.
他努力表達自己的情感。
2.
表達, 短語
a word or phrase, especially an idiomatic one
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The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiomatic expression.
“kick the bucket”這個短語是一個習語。
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She used a common expression to describe the situation.
她用了一個常見的表達來描述情況。
3.
表情, 神情
a look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion
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Her face had an expression of pure joy.
她的臉上洋溢著純粹的喜悅。
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He had a puzzled expression on his face.
他臉上帶著困惑的表情。