English主要词典
expression
Universal Words
noun
showing feelings / ideas
1 [U,C] things that people say, write or do in order to show their feelings, opinions and ideas:
an expression of support * Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. * Freedom of expression (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right. * (formal) The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. * The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet. * Only in his dreams does he give expression to his fears. * Their frustration needs some form of expression.
on face
2 [C] a look on a person's face that shows their thoughts or feelings:
There was a worried expression on her face. * an expression of amazement / disbelief / horror * His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. * The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong. * facial expressions
words
3 [C] a word or phrase:
a polite / slang / old-fashioned expression * (spoken) He's a pain in the butt, if you'll pardon the expression. * Her writing is full of colourful expressions.
in music / acting
4 [U] a strong show of feeling when you are playing music, speaking, acting, etc:
Try to put a little more expression into it! * She plays the violin with great expression.
mathematics
5 [C] a group of signs that represent an idea or a quantity