express
express — 動詞
1. to communicate an emotion, viewpoint, or known truth by speaking, writing, throu
表達
透過言行展現感受或意見
to communicate an emotion, viewpoint, or known truth by speaking, writing, through facial expression, or by your behaviour, so that others can perceive it
Aaron expressed his gratitude to the nurses with a warm handshake and a card.
Aaron 用溫暖的握手和一張卡片向護理師們表達了他的感謝。
express + noun phrase for showing feelings
Joon expressed doubt about the new policy during the team meeting on Friday.
Joon 在週五的團隊會議中對新政策表達了懷疑。
The worried look on Shirin's face expressed her fear as the doctor entered the waiting room.
當醫生走進候診室時，Shirin 臉上擔憂的表情表達了她的恐懼。
Kabir expressed the hope that the neighbourhood committee would support the new playground design.
Kabir 表達了他的期望，希望社區委員會能支持新的遊樂場設計。
Iris's latest watercolour paintings express a quiet grief over the loss of local wildlife.
Iris 最新的一系列水彩畫表達了對當地野生動物消失的淡淡哀傷。
- suppress
to keep a feeling from being shown
文法句型
express + noun phrase
express + wh-clause
express + that-clause
用法筆記
Commonly used with abstract nouns such as 'gratitude', 'concern', 'interest', 'support', and 'regret'. The subject can be a person or something that conveys meaning (artwork, facial expression, tone of voice).
常見錯誤
2. to share the essence of your personality, beliefs, or creativity — through art,
表達自己
說出或寫出自己的感受與想法
to share the essence of your personality, beliefs, or creativity — through art, writing, speech, or other personal outlets — making your identity and what you value clear to others
Sana expresses herself best through dance, which she has studied since the age of six.
Sana 最能透過舞蹈來表達自己，她從六歲就開始學習跳舞。
express + reflexive pronoun + through + activity
Adina found it difficult to express herself clearly in the job interview.
Adina 發現在工作面試中很難清楚地表達自己。
The writing workshop helped Nora express herself with more confidence and honesty.
寫作工作坊幫助 Nora 以更自信、更真誠的方式表達自己。
Romi expresses himself through music, composing songs about his experiences growing up in Seoul.
Romi 透過音樂表達自己，創作關於他在首爾成長經歷的歌曲。
Bilal expresses himself most freely when he is sketching alone in the garden.
Bilal 一個人在花園裡畫畫時最能自由地表達自己。
- communicate
broader; can refer to any exchange of information, not necessarily personal feelings
- articulate
more formal; emphasises speaking or writing clearly and fluently
文法句型
express + reflexive pronoun
express + reflexive pronoun + through/in/via
用法筆記
Almost always used with a reflexive pronoun (myself, yourself, himself, herself, themselves). The structure 'express oneself through/in' is common when referring to art, music, writing, or other creative activities.
常見錯誤
3. to send a letter, package, or product using a special fast delivery service that
快遞
用快速服務寄送物品
to send a letter, package, or product using a special fast delivery service that guarantees quick arrival
Maeve expressed the signed contract to her lawyer so it would arrive by noon.
Maeve 把簽好的合約快遞給她的律師，確保中午前送達。
If you express the parcel today, the customer in Tokyo will receive it on Monday.
如果你今天快遞這個包裹，東京的客戶星期一就會收到。
express + noun phrase + to + destination
Rodrigo's mother expressed the birthday gift by overnight courier so it would arrive on time.
Rodrigo 的母親用隔夜快遞把生日禮物寄給他，確保準時送達。
Hassan expressed the documents to the embassy well before the visa deadline.
Hassan 趕在簽證截止日前很久就把文件快遞到大使館了。
文法句型
express + noun phrase
express + noun phrase + to + destination
用法筆記
Used mostly in business or commercial contexts. The focus is on speed, not on the sending method itself. In North America, 'express' often refers to services like FedEx or UPS; in Britain, Royal Mail Special Delivery.
常見錯誤
4. to draw breastmilk out by squeezing the breast or using a pump, typically so it
擠奶
用手或機器從乳房取出母乳
to draw breastmilk out by squeezing the breast or using a pump, typically so it can be stored and given to a baby later from a bottle
Sivan expresses breast milk every morning before her shift at the hospital begins.
Sivan 每天早上去醫院上班前都會擠母乳。
The midwife showed Jenna how to express milk comfortably using a hand pump.
助產士教 Jenna 如何使用手動吸乳器舒適地擠奶。
express milk + using a tool/method
Many mothers express milk so that their partners can help with feeding during the night.
許多媽媽會擠奶，這樣伴侶也能在夜間幫忙餵寶寶。
Rin expressed the extra milk after each feed and kept it in the freezer.
Rin 每次餵完寶寶後都會擠出多餘的奶水，放進冷凍庫保存。
- pump
more informal; refers specifically to using a breast pump
文法句型
express + milk
express + breast milk
用法筆記
The object is usually 'milk' or 'breast milk'. The word 'express' in this sense is a medical or parenting term, not considered vulgar or overly technical. Commonly used in discussions about breastfeeding and infant nutrition.
express — 形容詞
1. describes a service, vehicle, or method that operates faster than the usual one,
快速的
比平常更快的運輸或服務
describes a service, vehicle, or method that operates faster than the usual one, especially for sending goods or travelling
The company offers express delivery for orders placed before two in the afternoon.
該公司提供快速送貨服務，下午兩點前下單即可當日出貨。
express + delivery (fast shipping service)
Cyrus took the express train from Taipei to Kaohsiung and arrived in under two hours.
Cyrus 搭乘從台北到高雄的快車，不到兩小時就到了。
The motorway has an express lane reserved for vehicles with three or more passengers.
這條高速公路有一條共乘專用快速車道，供載有三人以上的車輛使用。
Marco sent the documents by express mail to ensure they reached London before the weekend.
Marco 用快郵寄出文件，確保在週末前送達倫敦。
An express bus runs between the airport and the city centre every thirty minutes.
每三十分鐘就有一班機場快捷巴士往返機場和市中心。
- local
for trains or buses that stop at every station or stop
文法句型
express + noun (mail/service/train/lane)
用法筆記
Usually placed before a noun (attributive only — you do not say 'the service is express'). Common compounds include 'express train', 'express mail', 'express lane', 'express service', and 'express delivery'.
常見錯誤
2. stated clearly, directly, and in specific detail, leaving no room for doubt or c
明確的
清楚陳述、毫無含糊的
stated clearly, directly, and in specific detail, leaving no room for doubt or confusion about what is meant
The contract contains an express clause that forbids employees from sharing client data.
合約中有一項明確條款，禁止員工分享客戶資料。
Vivek gave his express permission for the research team to use the laboratory after hours.
Vivek 明確同意研究團隊在非工作時間使用實驗室。
express + permission (clear and direct authorisation)
The school's handbook is express about the ban on using mobile phones during lessons.
學校的手冊明確規定上課期間禁止使用手機。
Nia made an express promise to repay the loan within six months of receiving it.
Nia 明確承諾會在收到款項後的六個月內還清貸款。
The festival organisers were express about requiring all vendors to submit their licences by the end of May.
活動主辦單位明確要求所有攤商在五月底前提交營業許可證。
文法句型
express + noun
be + express + about + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in legal and formal contexts. 'Express' in this sense contrasts with 'implied' — an express condition is stated in words, while an implied condition is understood without being stated. When used predicatively ('be express about/in'), it describes someone who speaks very clearly and directly.
常見錯誤
express — 副詞
1. using a fast delivery service for sending letters, parcels, or goods, rather tha
用快遞
以快速送達的方式寄送
using a fast delivery service for sending letters, parcels, or goods, rather than the ordinary postal method
Élise sent the package express to make sure her grandmother received it before Christmas.
Élise 用快遞寄出包裹，以確保祖母在聖誕節前收到。
The company ships all urgent orders express at no extra charge to the customer.
該公司所有緊急訂單都以快遞方式出貨，不向客戶加收費用。
ship + express (verb + adverb for fast delivery)
If you mail the forms express today, they will reach the office by Friday morning.
如果你今天用快遞寄出表格，辦公室會在星期五早上前收到。
The legal team asked us to courier the documents express rather than use ordinary post.
法務團隊要求我們用快遞寄送文件，而不是用一般郵件。
文法句型
send + noun phrase + express
ship + noun phrase + express
用法筆記
This adverb is always placed after the verb (post-verb position), never before it. Common verb partners are 'send', 'ship', 'mail', and 'courier'. It does not change form — there is no '-ly' version for this meaning.
express — 名詞
1. a train, bus, or other vehicle that travels quickly by making fewer stops than t
快車
停站少的快速火車或巴士
a train, bus, or other vehicle that travels quickly by making fewer stops than the ordinary service
We took the express from the airport downtown and saved nearly an hour.
我們從機場搭快車到市中心，節省了將近一小時的交通時間。
take + the + express (common transport pattern)
The express to Brussels leaves from platform seven every two hours throughout the day.
前往布魯塞爾的快車每兩小時從第七月台發車。
Christopher usually travels by express because the local train stops at every small town.
Christopher 通常搭快車，因為區間車每開到一個小鎮就要停。
Marta missed the express and waited an hour for the next one.
Marta 錯過了快車，等了整整一小時才有下一班。
- fast train
more descriptive; less conventional as a standalone label
- local
a train or bus that stops at every station
文法句型
take + the + express
catch + the + express
travel + by + express
用法筆記
Often paired with 'the' when referring to a particular service ('the 8:15 express'). In British English, 'express' alone is common ('catch the express'); in American English, 'express train' is more frequent as a noun phrase.
常見錯誤
2. a system for sending letters, money, or goods faster and more reliably than the
快遞服務
比普通郵件更快的運送系統
a system for sending letters, money, or goods faster and more reliably than the ordinary postal service
The jeweller sent the ring by express so it would arrive before the wedding.
珠寶商用快遞寄出戒指，確保在婚禮前送達。
by + express (method of sending)
The visa documents that Erik sent by express from Brazil reached the office in just two days.
Erik 從巴西用快遞寄出的簽證文件，僅僅兩天就送到了辦公室。
Lien paid extra for express because the regular post would have taken almost two weeks.
Lien 多付了錢選擇快遞服務，因為普通郵件要將近兩星期才會到。
The spice company uses express for all orders to Japan to keep the products fresh on arrival.
這家香料公司所有寄往日本的訂單都使用快遞，以確保產品送達時保持新鮮。
- express mail
more specific; refers to the postal service product
- courier service
a private company that delivers packages quickly
文法句型
by + express
send + noun + by + express
use + express
用法筆記
Commonly used after 'by' ('send it by express') to indicate the method of delivery. Can also be used with 'use' ('use express'). In retail, 'express' sometimes appears as part of a service name, such as 'FedEx Express' or 'Parcelforce Express'.