expression
US /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/
UK /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/
1.
表达, 表现
the process of making known one's thoughts or feelings
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Art is a form of self-expression.
艺术是一种自我表达的形式。
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He struggled with the expression of his emotions.
他努力表达自己的情感。
2.
表达, 短语
a word or phrase, especially an idiomatic one
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The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiomatic expression.
“kick the bucket”这个短语是一个习语。
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She used a common expression to describe the situation.
她用了一个常见的表达来描述情况。
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.
她的脸上洋溢着纯粹的喜悦。
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He had a puzzled expression on his face.
他脸上带着困惑的表情。