expressive
adj
1 showing one's feelings or thoughts 表现感情或思想的; 富有表情的
an expressive face, gesture 富有表情的脸、 姿势
an expressive piece of music 抒情的乐曲.
2 [pred 作表语]
~ of sth (fml 文) expressing sth 表示或表达某事物
a cry expressive of pain 表示痛苦的呼叫
a look expressive of despair 表示绝望的神情.
🔁 扩展释义
*[ik'spresiv]a. 表达的, 富于表情的
🌿 同词根单词
pressvt. 压,按;逼迫;紧抱;
vi. 压;逼迫;重压;
n. 强迫征兵;新闻报道,出版物;压榨;印刷机(厂);
The Native Americans caught and trained them and were then able to use them to carry their goods when they travelled from one camping ground to another.
美洲土著人捕捉野马,加以驯服。
The Maori have insisted on keeping their own customs and way of life.