expressed
expressed — 動詞
1. to let other people know how you feel, what you think, or what you have noticed,
表達；表露
用言語、表情或行為讓人知道感受
to let other people know how you feel, what you think, or what you have noticed, by using words, your face, or actions.
Aarav expressed his sadness about leaving Mumbai by writing his sister a long letter.
Aarav 寫了一封長信給姐姐，表達他離開孟買的難過。
express + emotion noun (sadness, joy, anger)
Many parents at the school meeting expressed concern about the new homework policy.
學校會議上，許多家長表達了對新作業規定的擔憂。
common collocation: express concern / express doubts
The painter expressed her love for the ocean through deep blue and silver brushstrokes.
那位畫家用深藍與銀色的筆觸表達她對海洋的熱愛。
Yumi pressed her lips together to express that she did not agree with the plan.
Yumi 抿緊嘴唇，表達她並不同意那個計畫。
A frown on Mr. Joshua's face expressed disappointment more clearly than any words could.
Mr. Joshua 臉上的皺眉，比任何言語都更清楚地表露了失望。
文法句型
express + feeling/opinion/idea
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person, but a body part (face, eyes) or work of art can also express something. Object is typically a feeling, opinion, idea, or wish.
常見錯誤
2. to find the right language or form to communicate a thought, especially when it
陳述；表述
找到合適的語言或形式把心中的想法說清楚
to find the right language or form to communicate a thought, especially when it is hard to say clearly.
Liam still finds it hard to express himself in Korean during long phone calls.
Liam 在長途電話中仍然覺得很難用韓語陳述自己的想法。
reflexive: express oneself in [language/medium]
Andrés expressed his apology in a short, careful message to his grandmother.
Andrés 寫了一則簡短而謹慎的訊息，向祖母陳述他的歉意。
express + noun + in + medium
Some young children express their ideas through drawing long before they can write.
有些小孩在會寫字之前，早就會用畫畫表述自己的想法。
Astrid struggled for a moment, then expressed the rule as a simple sentence on the board.
Astrid 想了一下，然後把這條規則用一句簡單的話寫在黑板上陳述出來。
The poem expresses the quiet loneliness of a long winter night in only twelve lines.
這首詩只用十二行，就表述了漫長冬夜裡那份安靜的寂寞。
- articulate
more formal; emphasises clear, well-organised speech
- phrase
specifically about choosing words; narrower than 'express'
- communicate
broader; can include any signal, not just words or art
- imply
to suggest without saying directly
文法句型
express oneself
express + idea/thought + in/as
用法筆記
Often used reflexively (express oneself) when the focus is on the speaker's ability or style. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is about the act of finding words or a form, not simply showing what you feel.
常見錯誤
3. to send a letter, parcel, or other item by a fast delivery service so that it ar
快遞寄送
用快遞服務把物品快速送到目的地
to send a letter, parcel, or other item by a fast delivery service so that it arrives much sooner than by normal post.
Felipe expressed the signed contract to the Tokyo office so it would arrive by Monday morning.
Felipe 把簽好的合約快遞寄送到東京辦公室，好讓它週一早上抵達。
express + document + to + destination
The bakery expressed a fresh birthday cake to Amira's apartment in Berlin overnight.
那家麵包店把一個新鮮的生日蛋糕連夜快遞寄送到 Amira 在柏林的公寓。
company as subject: express + parcel + overnight
Please express these test results to Dr. Christopher before Friday's meeting.
請在週五會議前把這些檢查結果快遞寄送給 Dr. Christopher。
Aaron expressed two small boxes of medicine to his mother in the village.
Aaron 把兩小盒藥快遞寄送給住在村裡的母親。
文法句型
express + parcel/package + to + destination
用法筆記
Less common than 'send by express' or 'ship overnight'. The object must be something that can be physically delivered (parcel, letter, document), not information or feelings.
常見錯誤
expressed — 形容詞
1. describing a service, vehicle, or lane that is made to move or deliver things mu
快速的
服務、車輛或通道比一般更快速的
describing a service, vehicle, or lane that is made to move or deliver things much faster than the usual one.
The express train from Taipei to Kaohsiung stops at only three stations on the way.
從台北到高雄的快速列車途中只停三站。
express + train (canonical collocation)
Jisoo paid a little extra to use the express delivery so the gift would arrive in two days.
Jisoo 多付了一點錢使用快速配送，禮物兩天內就會送到。
express delivery / express shipping
Drivers with fewer than ten items can use the express lane at the toll station.
在收費站，貨品少於十件的駕駛可以走快速車道。
Sivan caught the last express bus home after the meeting ran late.
Sivan 在會議拖到很晚之後，趕上了最後一班快速巴士回家。
Our hotel offers an express check-out service for guests with morning flights.
我們飯店為趕早班飛機的客人提供快速退房服務。
- fast
much more general; lacks the 'special service' meaning
- rapid
more formal; less tied to scheduled services
- high-speed
stronger emphasis on speed itself, used of trains and rail lines
文法句型
express + noun (train, bus, lane, delivery)
用法筆記
Used only before a noun (attributive); you cannot say 'this train is express'. Common nouns it modifies: train, bus, lane, delivery, service.
常見錯誤
2. stated clearly and on purpose, with no room for guessing what was meant.
明確的
刻意而清楚地說明、不留猜測空間的
stated clearly and on purpose, with no room for guessing what was meant.
Yara gave her express permission for the photos to be used in the school magazine.
Yara 給予明確的同意，讓校刊使用她的照片。
express permission (very common collocation)
Rin came to the meeting with the express purpose of asking about the new salary policy.
Rin 來開會的明確目的，就是要詢問新的薪資政策。
with the express purpose of + -ing
It was Joaquín's express wish that the old piano stay with the family after he died.
Joaquín 過世後，把那台老鋼琴留在家裡是他明確的心願。
The company has an express rule against sharing customer phone numbers with outside firms.
公司有明確的規定，禁止把顧客的電話號碼分享給外部公司。
文法句型
express + permission/purpose/wish
用法筆記
Used only before a noun (attributive) and in formal or legal-sounding contexts. Distinguish from sense 1: this is about clear statement of intent, not about speed.
常見錯誤
expressed — 名詞
1. a rail or road service that skips most stops along the route and finishes the tr
快車
停站很少、比一般車明顯更快的車
a rail or road service that skips most stops along the route and finishes the trip far sooner than the usual service.
Dewi takes the morning express into the city for her hospital shift every Tuesday.
Dewi 每週二都搭早上的快車進城去醫院上班。
take the express (verb + headword)
The Kyoto express was completely full, so Kenji had to wait for the next slow train.
京都快車已經客滿，Kenji 只好等下一班慢車。
[city] express (proper-noun modifier)
Ishaan ran across the platform and just caught the eight o'clock express to Edinburgh.
Ishaan 跑過月台，剛好趕上八點開往愛丁堡的快車。
Paul prefers the express because it cuts almost an hour off the trip home.
Paul 喜歡搭快車，因為它把回家的時間縮短了將近一個小時。
- fast train
everyday; less specific about the level of service
- limited
American English; a train that stops at only major stations
- local
a train or bus that stops at every station along the way
文法句型
the + [city] + express
用法筆記
Often takes 'the' rather than 'a' because speakers refer to a specific scheduled service. Frequently combined with a place name: the Hong Kong express.
常見錯誤
2. a delivery system that carries letters or parcels faster than normal post, usual
快遞
比一般郵寄更快送達的寄送服務
a delivery system that carries letters or parcels faster than normal post, usually for an extra fee.
Élise sent the wedding invitations by express so they would reach Paris within two days.
Élise 把婚禮邀請函以快遞寄出，兩天內就送到了巴黎。
send by express (typical phrase)
The shop charges fifteen dollars to ship a small box by express.
那家商店收十五美元用快遞寄一個小箱子。
ship + something + by express
Aarav's passport was delivered by express the day before his flight to Bangkok.
Aarav 的護照在他飛往曼谷的前一天，由快遞送達。
For an extra fee, the bookstore offers express on any order placed before noon.
額外付費的話，那家書店為中午前下單的訂單提供快遞服務。
- courier
often a private door-to-door service; usually countable
- overnight delivery
narrower; promises arrival the next day
- standard post
the normal slower delivery service
文法句型
send/ship + something + by express
用法筆記
Almost always uncountable in this sense and used after the preposition 'by'. Distinguish from sense 1: this is the service itself, not the vehicle that carries the items.
常見錯誤
expressed — 副詞
1. in a way that uses a faster-than-normal delivery service, so something arrives m
以快遞方式
以比一般更快的方式寄送，讓物品更早送達
in a way that uses a faster-than-normal delivery service, so something arrives much sooner.
Sivan shipped the contract express so the lawyer in Madrid could sign it on Monday.
Sivan 以快遞方式寄出合約，好讓馬德里的律師週一就能簽名。
ship + object + express (adverbial use)
Please send the medicine express; my grandmother needs it before the weekend.
請以快遞方式寄送這份藥；我祖母週末前就需要。
send + object + express
Yumi mailed the visa documents express to make sure they arrived in time for the trip.
Yumi 把簽證文件以快遞方式寄出，確保它們能及時抵達。
Joshua paid an extra fee to have the parcel delivered express overnight.
Joshua 多付了費用，請對方以快遞方式隔夜送達包裹。
- overnight
American English; promises next-day arrival
- by courier
uses a paid private delivery service
文法句型
send/ship + something + express
用法筆記
Comes after the verb and its object (send X express). Cannot be modified by 'very'. Most common with delivery verbs: send, ship, mail, deliver.