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1 express
I 1. [ɪk'spres]1) (rapid) [letter, parcel] espresso; [delivery, train] rapido2) (explicit) [ order] espresso, esplicito; [ promise] chiaro, dichiarato2.II [ɪk'spres]to send sth. express — mandare qcs. per espresso
nome (treno) rapido m.III 1. [ɪk'spres]1) (show) esprimere [doubt, wish, thanks]; esprimere, manifestare [interest, support]2) mat. esprimere [number, quantity]to express sth. as a percentage — esprimere qcs. in percentuale
3) (squeeze out) estrarre, spremere [ fluid]2.to express oneself — esprimersi (in in; through per mezzo di)
* * *[ik'spres] 1. verb1) (to put into words: He expressed his ideas very clearly.) esprimere2) ((with oneself etc) to put one's own thoughts into words: You haven't expressed yourself clearly.) esprimersi3) (to show (thoughts, feelings etc) by looks, actions etc: She nodded to express her agreement.) esprimere4) (to send by fast (postal) delivery: Will you express this letter, please?) mandare per espresso2. adjective1) (travelling, carrying goods etc, especially fast: an express train; express delivery.) espresso2) (clearly stated: You have disobeyed my express wishes.) espresso3. adverb(by express train or fast delivery service: Send your letter express.) per espresso4. noun1) (an express train: the London to Cardiff express.) espresso2) (the service provided eg by the post office for carrying goods etc quickly: The parcel was sent by express.) espresso•- expression
- expressionless
- expressive
- expressiveness
- expressively
- expressway* * *express (1) /ɪkˈsprɛs/a.1 espresso; chiaro; esplicito; manifesto; esatto; preciso: an express injunction, un'espressa ingiunzione; an express provision, una clausola esplicita; at his express wish, per suo espresso desiderio; for this express purpose, per questo preciso scopo; an express reason, un chiaro motivo● (leg.) express acceptance, accettazione esplicita □ (leg.) express agreement, accordo espresso (o esplicito).express (2) /ɪkˈsprɛs/A a.1 espresso; rapido; veloce: express service, servizio espresso; ( USA) express elevator, ascensore rapido2 ( posta) per espresso: express delivery, consegna per espresso; express letter, (lettera) espresso; express post, servizio postale espressoB avv.per espresso: to send a package express, mandare un pacco per espressoC n.● (mil.) express bullet, proiettile a espansione □ ( USA) an express highway, un'autostrada □ (autom.) express lane, corsia veloce (o preferenziale; anche fig.).♦ (to) express /ɪkˈsprɛs/v. t.1 esprimere; manifestare; dichiarare: to express surprise [one's doubts], esprimere (o manifestare) sorpresa [i propri dubbi]; I cannot express what I feel, non so esprimere quel che sento2 (GB) spedire per espresso4 (form.) spremere; estrarre mediante spremitura● to express oneself, esprimersi: to express oneself openly, esprimersi apertamente.* * *I 1. [ɪk'spres]1) (rapid) [letter, parcel] espresso; [delivery, train] rapido2) (explicit) [ order] espresso, esplicito; [ promise] chiaro, dichiarato2.II [ɪk'spres]to send sth. express — mandare qcs. per espresso
nome (treno) rapido m.III 1. [ɪk'spres]1) (show) esprimere [doubt, wish, thanks]; esprimere, manifestare [interest, support]2) mat. esprimere [number, quantity]to express sth. as a percentage — esprimere qcs. in percentuale
3) (squeeze out) estrarre, spremere [ fluid]2.to express oneself — esprimersi (in in; through per mezzo di)
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2 define
[dɪ'faɪn]1) (give definition of) definire [term, concept] (as come)3) (express clearly) definire, chiarire [ problem]4) (stand out)to be defined against — [tree, building] stagliarsi contro [ sky]
* * *(to fix or state the exact meaning of: Words are defined in a dictionary.) definire- definition* * *[dɪ'faɪn]1) (give definition of) definire [term, concept] (as come)3) (express clearly) definire, chiarire [ problem]4) (stand out)to be defined against — [tree, building] stagliarsi contro [ sky]
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3 articulate
I [ɑː'tɪkjʊlət] II 1. [ɑː'tɪkjʊleɪt] 2.verbo intransitivo (pronounce) articolare le parole* * *1. verb(to speak or pronounce: The teacher articulated (his words) very carefully.) articolare2. [-lət] adjective(able to express one's thoughts clearly: He's unusually articulate for a three-year-old child.) articolato, chiaro, (che ha facilità di parola)- articulateness
- articulation* * *articulate /ɑ:ˈtɪkjʊlət/a.4 (mecc., anat.) articolatoarticulatenessn. [u]3 (mecc., anat.) l'essere articolato.(to) articulate /ɑ:ˈtɪkjʊleɪt/A v. t.1 esprimere con parole; trovare le parole adatte per: to articulate one's emotions, esprimere con parole le proprie emozioni2 pronunciare distintamente; articolare; scandire3 (mecc., anat.) articolare; rendere snodatoB v. i.(mecc., anat.) essere articolato; essere snodato.* * *I [ɑː'tɪkjʊlət] II 1. [ɑː'tɪkjʊleɪt] 2.verbo intransitivo (pronounce) articolare le parole -
4 state
I 1. [steɪt]1) (condition) stato m.to be in a good, bad state — essere in buono, cattivo stato
in a good, bad state of repair — in buone, cattive condizioni
2) pol. amm. (anche State) stato m.3) (ceremonial) pompa f., cerimonia f.2. 3.1) (government) [school, sector, enterprise] pubblico; [pension, university] statale; [TV, railways, secret, subsidy] di stato; [ budget] nazionalestate election — (at a national level) elezioni politiche (a livello nazionale); AE elezioni statali
2) (ceremonial) [ coach] di gala; [occasion, visit, banquet] ufficiale; [ funeral] di statoII [steɪt]1) (express, say) esporre [fact, truth] esprimere [ opinion]; (provide information) indicare [age, income]to state that — [ person] dichiarare che
to state one's case — esporre le proprie ragioni; dir. esporre i fatti
as stated above, below — come indicato sopra, sotto
2) (specify) specificare [amount, place, terms, preference]••* * *I [steit] noun1) (the condition in which a thing or person is: the bad state of the roads; The room was in an untidy state; He inquired about her state of health; What a state you're in!; He was not in a fit state to take the class.)2) (a country considered as a political community, or, as in the United States, one division of a federation: The Prime Minister visits the Queen once a week to discuss affairs of state; The care of the sick and elderly is considered partly the responsibility of the state; ( also adjective) The railways are under state control; state-controlled / owned industries.)3) (ceremonial dignity and splendour: The Queen, wearing her robes of state, drove in a horse-drawn coach to Westminster; ( also adjective) state occasions/banquets.)•- stately- stateliness
- statesman
- statesmanlike
- statesmanship
- get into a state
- lie in state II [steit] verb(to say or announce clearly, carefully and definitely: You have not yet stated your intentions.)* * *I 1. [steɪt]1) (condition) stato m.to be in a good, bad state — essere in buono, cattivo stato
in a good, bad state of repair — in buone, cattive condizioni
2) pol. amm. (anche State) stato m.3) (ceremonial) pompa f., cerimonia f.2. 3.1) (government) [school, sector, enterprise] pubblico; [pension, university] statale; [TV, railways, secret, subsidy] di stato; [ budget] nazionalestate election — (at a national level) elezioni politiche (a livello nazionale); AE elezioni statali
2) (ceremonial) [ coach] di gala; [occasion, visit, banquet] ufficiale; [ funeral] di statoII [steɪt]1) (express, say) esporre [fact, truth] esprimere [ opinion]; (provide information) indicare [age, income]to state that — [ person] dichiarare che
to state one's case — esporre le proprie ragioni; dir. esporre i fatti
as stated above, below — come indicato sopra, sotto
2) (specify) specificare [amount, place, terms, preference]••
См. также в других словарях:
express — v. 1) to express clearly; forcefully 2) (B) he expressed his sympathy to the bereaved family 3) (D; refl., tr.) to express in (to express oneself in good English) * * * [ɪk spres] forcefully (B) he expressed his sympathy to the bereaved family to … Combinatory dictionary
express — ex·press 1 adj: directly and distinctly stated or expressed rather than implied or left to inference compare implied express 2 vt: to make known (one s thoughts, ideas, or opinions) by words, conduct, or symbols see also expression M … Law dictionary
express contract — ➔ contract1 * * * express contract UK US noun [C] ► LAW a contract in which the details of an agreement are clearly stated: »The court will weigh up the facts of the situation rather than looking only at the express contract terms. → Compare… … Financial and business terms
clearly indicated — index express Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
clearly stated — index certain (specific), explicit, express Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
express — ▪ I. express ex‧press 1 [ɪkˈspres] verb [transitive] 1. to say what you think or feel about something: • The sales manager expressed caution about the deal. • The USA expressed reservations before eventually signing the agreement. • Worries have… … Financial and business terms
express — expresser, expressor, n. expressible, adj. expressless, adj. /ik spres /, v.t. 1. to put (thought) into words; utter or state: to express an idea clearly. 2. to show, manifest, or reveal: to express one s anger. 3. to set forth the opinions,… … Universalium
express — [[t]ɪkspre̱s[/t]] ♦♦ expresses, expressing, expressed 1) VERB When you express an idea or feeling, or express yourself, you show what you think or feel. [V n] He expressed grave concern at American attitudes... [V n] Sumner would greet us with… … English dictionary
express — /əkˈsprɛs / (say uhk spres), /ɛk / (say ek ) verb (t) 1. to put (thought) into words: to express an idea clearly. 2. to show, manifest, or reveal: to express one s feelings. 3. to set forth the opinions, feelings, etc., of (oneself), as in… …
express — ex|press1 [ ık spres ] verb transitive *** ▸ 1 tell feeling/idea/goal ▸ 2 show feeling/opinion ▸ 3 show something in mathematics ▸ 4 mail something by quick system ▸ 5 force liquid out of something ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) to tell someone about a feeling … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
express — 1 /Ik spres/ verb (T) 1 IN WORDS to tell people what you are feeling or thinking by using words: Bill s never been afraid to express his opinions. | express sympathy/fear/anger etc: Parents have expressed their concerns about their children s… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
