expressly
/ɪkˈspresli/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5914 in the learning path
明确地
Definitions
adv. in a clear and direct way that leaves no doubt
明确地
adv. for a particular purpose
专门地；特意地
Example
I expressly asked for a room away from the lift.
我明确要求安排一个远离电梯的房间。
Public funds allocated expressly for environmental protection should not be diverted to projects that increase industrial pollution.
专门用于环境保护的公共资金，不应被挪用于加剧工业污染的项目。
Collocations
- expressly prohibit
- expressly state
- expressly for
Word family
- express (v.)
- expression (n.)
Synonyms
- explicitly
- specifically
Antonyms
- implicitly
Usage tip
勿与expressively混淆，后者指富有表现力地。
FAQ
- What does expressly mean?
- in a clear and direct way that leaves no doubt for a particular purpose
- How is expressly pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈspresli/, US /ɪkˈspresli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
