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express

/ɪkˈspres/
English Definition
v. show feelings, communicate
中文释义
表达
Example Sentence

In her essay, the author sought to express the profound impact of climate change on coastal farming communities.

在她的文章中,作者试图表达气候变化对沿海农业社区的深远影响。

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Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

- The Pony Express mail service operated for only about eighteen months, from 1860 to 1861.

From a Rhetorical Synthesis question · Expression of Ideas

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “express”?

  1. A To make familiar
  2. B To predict the future
  3. C To change the direction or focus of something
  4. D Show feelings, communicate
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D — Show feelings, communicate. “express” means show feelings, communicate.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “show feelings, communicate”?

  1. A redirect
  2. B foretell
  3. C acquaint
  4. D express
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D — express. “express” means show feelings, communicate.

Common questions about “express”

What does “express” mean?

express — show feelings, communicate. In Chinese: 表达.

How do you pronounce “express”?

express is pronounced /ɪkˈspres/.

How is “express” used in a sentence?

In her essay, the author sought to express the profound impact of climate change on coastal farming communities. (在她的文章中,作者试图表达气候变化对沿海农业社区的深远影响。)

What are synonyms for “express”?

communicate, convey, articulate — all close in meaning to express (show feelings, communicate).

What is the opposite of “express”?

suppress, withhold — each the opposite of express (show feelings, communicate).

Is “express” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. express is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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