express
gb/ɪkspɹˈɛs/ us/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 900
kifejez, expressz, kiprésel, lefej, expresszjárat
ΡΉΜΑ
A2
1
kifejez
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to express [a feeling/an opinion]
She expressed her gratitude to the team for their hard work.
Köszönetét fejezte ki a csapatnak a kemény munkájáért.
He struggled to express his feelings in words.
Nehezen tudta szavakkal kifejezni az érzéseit.
The artist expressed his ideas through painting.
I want to express my concern about the decision.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I want to express my thanks.
Szeretném kifejezni a köszönetemet.
She expressed her love for her family.
Kifejezte a családja iránti szeretetét.
He expressed his opinion in class.
They expressed their happiness with a smile.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'express' with 'impress'; 'express' is about showing or telling, not making someone admire you.
Σημασία
Communicate an idea or emotion
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
express an opinion
|express gratitude
|express concern
|express interest
Συνώνυμα
convey (Slightly more formal; emphasizes the act of making something known.)
Αντώνυμα
conceal (Means to hide or keep something secret instead of communicating it.)
Θέματα
communication
|emotions
|daily life
Ορισμός
To show or tell what you think or feel.
To convey a thought, idea, or feeling in words, gestures, art, or other forms.
A2
2
expressz
B1
We took the express train to the city.
Expresszvonattal mentünk a városba.
The package was sent by express delivery.
A csomagot expressz kézbesítéssel küldték el.
This bus offers an express service during rush hour.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I took the express bus to work.
Expresszbusszal mentem munkába.
We used express delivery for the gift.
Az ajándékhoz expressz kézbesítést kértünk.
The express train is faster than the local train.
Σημασία
Fast and direct service
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
express train
|express delivery
|express service
Συνώνυμα
direct (Indicates without stops or detours; not always implying speed.)
Αντώνυμα
local (In transport, makes many stops along the route.)
Θέματα
transportation
|business
Ορισμός
Going quickly and directly, without stopping often.
Operating at high speed and making few or no stops, especially for transport or delivery services.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to express [liquid] from [something]
The nurse expressed some milk for the baby.
A nővér lefejt egy kis tejet a babának.
Olive oil is expressed from fresh olives.
Az olívaolajat friss olajbogyóból préselik ki.
He expressed the juice from the orange by hand.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
She expressed milk for her baby.
Anyatejet fejt le a kisbabájának.
We expressed juice from the fruit.
Gyümölcslevet préseltünk ki a gyümölcsből.
They expressed oil from seeds.
Σημασία
Force liquid out by pressure
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
express milk
|express juice
Συνώνυμα
extract (More general term for removing something from another substance; not always by pressing.)
Θέματα
science
|daily life
|daily_life
Ορισμός
To get liquid out of something by pressing it.
To force out a liquid or substance by squeezing or pressing.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
4
I caught the morning express to New York.
Elértem a New Yorkba tartó reggeli expresszjáratot.
The express leaves at 8:15 sharp.
Az expresszjárat pontosan 8:15-kor indul.
You should take the express if you're in a hurry.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
We took the express to the city.
Expresszjárattal mentünk a városba.
The express is faster than the local bus.
Az expresszjárat gyorsabb, mint a helyi busz.
I will wait for the express train.
Σημασία
Fast transport with few stops
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
take the express
|catch the express
Συνώνυμα
shuttle (Usually refers to frequent short trips, not necessarily with few stops.)
Αντώνυμα
local train (Makes many stops along its route.)
Θέματα
transportation
Ορισμός
A bus or train that goes quickly and stops only a few times.
A transportation service, such as a train or bus, that travels quickly with few stops.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
express
IPA
GB/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
US/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ex - press (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (press)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: express
Noun
- Base: express
- Plural: express, expresses
Verb
- Base: express
- 3rd Person Singular: expresses
- Present Participle: expressing
- Past: expressed
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
expresses
noun
expressing
verb
expressed
verb
Core family
expression
noun B1
expressive
adjective B2
Related words
expressively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
expressionless
adjective
inexpressive
adjective
Advanced or less common
expressly
adverb C1
expressiveness
noun
Εκφράσεις
express concern about
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs kənsˈɚn əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
State worry about something
To say that you are worried about something.
Παραδείγματα
- Parents have expressed concern about school safety.
- The doctor expressed concern about her health.
express gratitude to
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs ɡɹˈætətˌud tə/
fixed phrase
Show thanks to someone
To say that you are thankful to someone.
Παραδείγματα
- I want to express my gratitude to everyone who helped.
- She expressed gratitude to her teachers.
express interest in
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs ˈɪntɚˌɛst ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
Show desire to be involved in something
To say or show that you want to do or know more about something.
Παραδείγματα
- Several companies have expressed interest in the project.
- He expressed interest in joining the club.
express oneself
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Communicate your thoughts or feelings
To say or show what you think or feel clearly.
Παραδείγματα
- She finds it hard to express herself in English.
- Through art, one can express oneself without words.
- He uses music to express himself.
- In another language, one may find it hard to express oneself clearly.