express
gb/ɪkspɹˈɛs/ us/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
A2
Английский
~ 900
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
A2
action
1
Communicate an idea or emotion
To show or tell what you think or feel.
Модель употребления:
to express [a feeling/an opinion]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'express' with 'impress'; 'express' is about showing or telling, not making someone admire you.
Синонимы
convey (Slightly more formal; emphasizes the act of making something known.)
Антонимы
conceal (Means to hide or keep something secret instead of communicating it.)
Коллокации
express an opinion
|express gratitude
|express concern
|express interest
Темы
communication
|emotions
|daily life
Примеры
- She expressed her gratitude to the team for their hard work.
- He struggled to express his feelings in words.
- The artist expressed his ideas through painting.
- I want to express my concern about the decision.
Примеры для изучающих
- I want to express my thanks.
- She expressed her love for her family.
- He expressed his opinion in class.
- They expressed their happiness with a smile.
adjective
A2
property
2
Fast and direct service
Going quickly and directly, without stopping often.
Синонимы
direct (Indicates without stops or detours; not always implying speed.)
Антонимы
local (In transport, makes many stops along the route.)
Коллокации
express train
|express delivery
|express service
Темы
transportation
|business
Примеры
- We took the express train to the city.
- The package was sent by express delivery.
- This bus offers an express service during rush hour.
Примеры для изучающих
- I took the express bus to work.
- We used express delivery for the gift.
- The express train is faster than the local train.
Глагол
B2
action
3
Force liquid out by pressure
To get liquid out of something by pressing it.
Модель употребления:
to express [liquid] from [something]
Синонимы
extract (More general term for removing something from another substance; not always by pressing.)
Коллокации
express milk
|express juice
Темы
science
|daily life
|daily_life
Примеры
- The nurse expressed some milk for the baby.
- Olive oil is expressed from fresh olives.
- He expressed the juice from the orange by hand.
Примеры для изучающих
- She expressed milk for her baby.
- We expressed juice from the fruit.
- They expressed oil from seeds.
Существительное
A2
entity
4
Fast transport with few stops
A bus or train that goes quickly and stops only a few times.
Синонимы
shuttle (Usually refers to frequent short trips, not necessarily with few stops.)
Антонимы
local train (Makes many stops along its route.)
Коллокации
take the express
|catch the express
Темы
transportation
Примеры
- I caught the morning express to New York.
- The express leaves at 8:15 sharp.
- You should take the express if you're in a hurry.
Примеры для изучающих
- We took the express to the city.
- The express is faster than the local bus.
- I will wait for the express train.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
express
IPA
GB/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
US/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
Слоги и ударение
ex - press (2 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (press)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: express
Noun
- Base: express
- Plural: express, expresses
Verb
- Base: express
- 3rd Person Singular: expresses
- Present Participle: expressing
- Past: expressed
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
express concern about
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs kənsˈɚn əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
State worry about something
To say that you are worried about something.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.