express

C1 · Advanced Technical

v. to press or squeeze something out, like juice from a fruit or milk.

v. to force or squeeze out a liquid or substance from a container or source. Often used in medical or culinary contexts.

“The recipe says to express the juice from the lemon directly into the bowl.”

“The lactation consultant demonstrated how to manually express milk to relieve the pressure and maintain supply.”

A2 · Elementary

adj. designed to be very fast, like a train that does not stop at every station.

adj. denoting a high-speed service or transport method that bypasses intermediate stops to ensure rapid delivery or arrival.

日本語:急行※

“We took the express train to the city to save thirty minutes of travel time.”

“The courier company offers an express delivery option for documents that must reach the capital before the close of business.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal

adj. clearly and directly stated so there is no doubt about the meaning.

adj. explicitly and clearly stated; leaving no room for doubt or implication.

“He acted against my express wishes by inviting them to the party.”

“The contract was signed with the express purpose of preventing any future disputes regarding intellectual property ownership.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a train or bus that travels quickly and stops at only a few important places.

n. a vehicle, particularly a train, that operates on a fast schedule by omitting minor stops.

“The midnight express was the only way to get home after the concert ended.”

“Commuters often prefer the morning express, despite the higher fare, because it reduces the journey time by nearly half.”