express是一个多义词,具有动词、形容词、副词和名词等多种词性,其含义和用法因词性不同而有所差异。
基本含义
动词:表示“表达”、“陈述”、“用符号表示”、“特快发送”等。
形容词:表示“明确的”、“专门的”、“迅速的”等。
副词:表示“用快递方式”、“特意地”、“专门地”等。
名词:表示“快车”、“快递”、“专使”等。
英文例句
动词用法
表达感情或想法:
She couldn't express her emotions correctly.(她无法恰当地表达自己的情感。)
I would like to express my thanks for all that you have done.(我想对你所做的一切表示感谢。)
特快发送(包裹、邮件等):
I will express the parcel to you.(我将把包裹快递给你。)
The book will be expressed to you as soon as possible.(这本书将尽快快递给你。)
形容词用法
明确的:
The doctor gave express orders that the patient was to have no visitors.(医生明确指示,病人不得会客。)
I gave you this task with the express purpose.(我给你这个任务是出于明确的目的。)
专门的:
The team has an express training program for new members.(团队为新成员制定了专门的培训计划。)
This software is designed for express use in the medical field.(这款软件是专为医疗领域专门设计的。)
迅速的:
That is an express elevator.(那是一个高速电梯。)
The express bus will get you to the airport in no time.(直达巴士会很快把你送到机场。)
副词用法
用快递方式:
Please send this document express.(请快递这份文件。)
The package was sent express to ensure timely delivery.(包裹被快递发送以确保及时送达。)
特意地、专门地:
He came here express to apologize.(他特意来这里道歉。)
We arranged an express meeting to discuss the project.(我们专门安排了会议来讨论这个项目。)
名词用法
快车:
I want to take the express train to New York.(我想乘快车到纽约。)
The express train arrives on time every day.(这趟快车每天准时到达。)
快递:
We will send the package by express.(我们将通过快递发送包裹。)
The express company guarantees next-day delivery.(快递公司保证次日送达。)