express

• Beschreibt etwas, das klar formuliert, eindeutig bestimmt oder ausdrücklich für einen bestimmten Zweck vorgesehen ist. Auch: schnell, direkt oder ohne Umwege (z. B. Expresszug, Expressversand).

Describes something that is clearly stated, definite, or specifically designed for a particular purpose.

1. Fast or directB1formal

   Designed for fast travel or delivery, without intermediate stops.

   Schnellzug

   • We took the express train to the city center.
   • The package was sent via express mail.
   • There is an express bus service from the airport to the hotel.

   Synonymedirectfasthigh-speednonstopquickrapidspeedystreamlined

   Antonymelocalslow

2. Clearly statedB2formal

   Explicitly stated or communicated, not implied.

   Ausdrücklich

   • She gave her express consent to the plan.
   • The contract contains an express clause about termination.
   • It was his express wish that the letter be delivered personally.

   Synonymecategoricalcleardefinitedirectexplicitoutrightplainprecisespecificstatedunambiguousunequivocal

   Antonymeimplicittacit

• Substantiv, das einen schnellen Zug, Bus oder ein anderes Verkehrsmittel mit wenigen Halten bezeichnet, oder einen Service für schnelle Lieferung.

A noun referring to a fast and efficient system for delivering mail, a train or bus that makes only a few stops, or the rapid transport of goods.

1. Fast train or busA2formal

   A train, bus, or other vehicle that travels quickly with few stops.

   Express

   • We took the express to London to save time.
   • The express bus only stops at major stations.
   • She caught the morning express from the city center.

   Synonymeflierflyerlimited

   Antonymelocalslowstopping

2. Delivery serviceB1formal

   A service that delivers items quickly, often at a higher cost.

   Expressversand

   • I sent the package by express to ensure it arrives tomorrow.
   • The company offers express shipping for urgent orders.
   • Use express mail if you need the documents there by Friday.

   Synonymecourierspecial delivery

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, einen Gedanken, ein Gefühl oder eine Idee durch Worte, Handlungen oder andere Mittel mitzuteilen oder zum Ausdruck zu bringen.

A verb used to indicate the act of conveying a thought, feeling, or idea through words, actions, or other means.

1. Convey thoughts or feelingsA2formal

   To communicate or show a thought, feeling, or idea through words, actions, or expressions.

   Ausdrücken

   • She expressed her gratitude in a heartfelt letter.
   • He expressed his opinion during the meeting.
   • The artist expressed emotion through her paintings.

   Synonymeairarticulatecommunicateconveydeclaredemonstrateexhibitformulateindicatephraserevealshowstateutterventvoice

   Antonymeconcealhiderepresssuppress

2. Represent or symbolizeB2formal

   To represent or stand for something, often in a mathematical or symbolic way.

   Ausdrücken

   • The equation expresses the relationship between speed and time.
   • The symbol expresses the concept of infinity.
   • This formula expresses the total cost of the project.

   Synonymedenoteindicaterepresentsignifystand for

3. B1formal

   To squeeze or press out liquid from something.

   Ausdrücken

   • She expressed the juice from the lemon.
   • The machine expresses oil from the seeds.
   • He expressed the excess water from the cloth.

   Synonymeextractpresssqueezewring