expression noun ⇨expression1 (expressions of sympathy)⇨expression2 (a worried expression on her face)⇨word (a slang expression)expression1
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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 ♦︎ exhibitionThese 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] (ratherformal) 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。 see also express ⇨ say2■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 see also display ⇨ showverb3■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。 see also show ⇨ showverb3■demonstration [countable] (ratherformal) 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。 see also demonstrate ⇨ showverb3NOTE辨析 Display, show or demonstration?A 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, ratherformal) 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。expression2
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expressions of sympathy表示同情a worried expression on her face她脸上担心的神情expression ♦︎ look ♦︎ faceThese 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 Expression or look?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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