★ express
① v. 表达;表示
The ability to express an idea is as important as the idea itself. (2011湖南)
表达观点的能力和观点本身同样重要。
He cannot express himself clearly in English.
他不能用英语清楚地表达自己的意思。
On behalf of our school I would like to express our warm welcome to you. (2014陕西)
我代表我校，向您表示热烈的欢迎。
② v. (AmE)特快发送
express a package 把包裹特快发送
③ adj.特快的;快递的 (只用于名词前)
an express train 特快/直达列车
Express Mail Service (EMS) 特快邮政服务
Here is your express mail from New York.
这封来自纽约的快件是你的。
④ n. 快送;快递服务
I sent the parcel by express. 我用快递寄的包裹。
★ expression
① n. 表达;表示
freedom of expression 言论自由
I sent them flowers as an expression of thanks. 我给他们送去鲜花表示感谢。
② n. 表情;神色
The expression on her face is very friendly. 她脸上的表情很友好。
I could tell from his expression that he was unhappy. 我从他的表情看出他不高兴了。
③ n. 词语;措辞;表达方法
You can learn interesting words and expressions by reading poems.
通过阅读诗歌，你能学到有趣的词语和表达方法。
④ n. 感情;表现力
read/ play with expression 有感情地朗读/表演
★ expressive adj. 有表现力的，富有表情的
She has wonderfully expressive eyes. 她有一双极富表情的眼睛。
