| 单词 | express |
| 释义 | express express // verb, adjective, adverb, noun
■ verb [+ obj]
1 to describe an amount, a quantity, etc. using a particular unit of measurement: On the income statement, costs are expressed as a percentage of sales. Expressed in dollars, sales increased by 23%. Express each performance target in numerical terms.
2 to send sth by express post/mail: As soon as I receive payment I will express the book to you.
■ adjective [only before noun]
1 travelling very fast; sent or delivered very quickly: an express bus The parcel was sent by express mail. We offer an express delivery service.
2 (about a piece of business, etc.) that can be done very quickly: express clearance through customs Use the express checkout if you are buying five items or fewer.
3 (Law ) (about a part of a contract) that is stated or put in writing and agreed: It was an express term of the contract that their employment was for a period of four years. There was no express agreement to charge interest. All warranties as to the quality of the goods, whether express or implied, are excluded. ⇨ IMPLIED
■ adverb
using a special fast service: I'd like to send this package express, please.
■ noun
1 [C] a fast train or bus that does not stop at many places
2 [U] a service for sending or transporting things quickly; a company that provides this: The books were sent by express. ⇨ SPECIAL DELIVERY |
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