Слово англійською: expression

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Переклад expression українською: вислів, вираз; мовний зворот; фраза, вираження, виявлення (чогось), beyond (past) ~ — невимовно, вираз (обличчя тощо), виразність, експресія, зображення, видавлювання, вичавлювання

Детальний опис

expression

noun

/ɪkˈspreʃn/

words

[countable] a word or phrase

What's the meaning of the expression ‘on cloud nine’?
She uses a lot of slang expressions that I've never heard before.
Keep a list of useful words and expressions.
(informal) He's a pain in the butt, if you'll pardon the expression.

Synonyms wordwordterm ▪ phrase ▪ expression ▪ idiomThese are all words for a unit of language used to express something.word a single unit of language that means something and can be spoken or written:

Do not write more than 200 words.
He uses a lot of long words.

term (rather formal) a word or phrase used as the name of something, especially one connected with a particular type of language:

technical/legal/scientific terms
‘Old man’ is a slang term for ‘father’.

phrase a group of words that have a particular meaning when used together:

Who coined the phrase ‘fake news’?

In grammar, a phrase is a group of words without a finite verb, especially one that forms part of a sentence: ‘the green car’ and ‘on Friday morning’ are phrases.expression a word or phrase:

He tends to use a lot of slang expressions that I’ve never heard before.

idiom a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words:

‘Let the cat out of the bag’ is an idiom meaning to tell a secret by mistake.

Patterns

a word/term for something
a new word/term/phrase/expression
a technical/colloquial word/term/phrase/expression
a slang word/term/phrase
an idiomatic phrase/expression
to use a(n) word/term/phrase/expression/idiom
to coin a(n) word/term/phrase/expression
a(n) word/term/phrase/expression/idiom means something

showing feelings/ideas

[uncountable, countable] things that people say, write or do in order to show their feelings, opinions and ideas

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.
Only in his dreams does he give expression to his fears.
He describes drawing as a very personal form of artistic expression.
Words, as a means of expression, can be limiting.
expression of something the expression of emotion/feelings
expressions of concern/sympathy/support
We are calling for expressions of interest from people wanting to take part in the project.
laws which aim to restrict free expression of opinion

see also gender expression, self-expression

on face

[countable] a look on a person’s face that shows their thoughts or feelings synonym look

The actors' gestures and facial expressions are perfect.
He had a pained expression on his face.
The blank expression in her eyes showed that she hadn't understood.
He looked down at the tiny child and his expression softened.
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement.
Her expression betrayed nothing of her thoughts.
expression of something She wore an expression of anger.

Wordfinder

beam
expression
frown
grimace
grin
leer
scowl
smirk
sneer
wince

in music/acting

[uncountable] 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

[countable] a group of signs that represent an idea or a quantity

Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin expressio(n-), from exprimere ‘press out, express’. Compare with express(verb).

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