express
gb/ɪkspɹˈɛs/ us/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
A2
Anglų
~ 900
kifejez, expressz, kiprésel, lefej, expresszjárat
VEIKSMAŽODIS
A2
1
kifejez
B1
Vartosenos šablonas:
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
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.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'express' with 'impress'; 'express' is about showing or telling, not making someone admire you.
Reikšmė
Communicate an idea or emotion
Kolokacijos
express an opinion
|express gratitude
|express concern
|express interest
Sinonimai
convey (Slightly more formal; emphasizes the act of making something known.)
Antonimai
conceal (Means to hide or keep something secret instead of communicating it.)
Temos
communication
|emotions
|daily life
Apibrėžimas
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
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.
Reikšmė
Fast and direct service
Kolokacijos
express train
|express delivery
|express service
Sinonimai
direct (Indicates without stops or detours; not always implying speed.)
Antonimai
local (In transport, makes many stops along the route.)
Temos
transportation
|business
Apibrėžimas
Going quickly and directly, without stopping often.
Operating at high speed and making few or no stops, especially for transport or delivery services.
VEIKSMAŽODIS
B2
3
Vartosenos šablonas:
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
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.
Reikšmė
Force liquid out by pressure
Kolokacijos
express milk
|express juice
Sinonimai
extract (More general term for removing something from another substance; not always by pressing.)
Temos
science
|daily life
|daily_life
Apibrėžimas
To get liquid out of something by pressing it.
To force out a liquid or substance by squeezing or pressing.
DAIKTAVARDIS
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
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.
Reikšmė
Fast transport with few stops
Kolokacijos
take the express
|catch the express
Sinonimai
shuttle (Usually refers to frequent short trips, not necessarily with few stops.)
Antonimai
local train (Makes many stops along its route.)
Temos
transportation
Apibrėžimas
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.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
express
IPA
GB/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
US/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
ex - press (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (press)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: express
Noun
- Base: express
- Plural: express, expresses
Verb
- Base: express
- 3rd Person Singular: expresses
- Present Participle: expressing
- Past: expressed
Žodžių šeima
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
Posakiai
express concern about
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs kənsˈɚn əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
State worry about something
To say that you are worried about something.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.