| 词汇 | mean |
| 释义 | mean (adjective) mean (adjective) mean (noun) mean 17 ENTRIES FOUND: mean (verb) mean (adjective) mean (adjective) mean (noun) meaning (noun) means (noun) mean-spirited (adjective) means test (noun) meant Greenwich mean time (noun) ways and means (noun) well-meaning (adjective) well-meant (adjective) business (noun) know (verb) manner (noun) war (noun) 1 mean /ˈmiːn/ verb means; meant /ˈmɛnt/ ; meaning 1 mean /ˈmiːn/ verb means; meant /ˈmɛnt/ ; meaning Learner's definition of MEAN 1 not used in progressive tenses, [+ object] : to have (a particular meaning)表示…的意思；意思是 What does this word mean in English? = What is meant in English by this word?这个词在英语中是什么意思？ The word meant one thing in Shakespeare's day, but it means something else now.这个词在莎士比亚时代是一个意思，但现在表示其他意思。 The abbreviation “U.S.” means [=stands for] “United States.”缩略词U.S.代表美国。 Red means “stop” and green means “go.”红色表示“停止”，绿色表示“前行”。 Can you tell me what my dream means?你能不能给我解释一下我的梦有何含义？ “Bonjour” is a French word meaning “hello.” = “Bonjour” is a French word that means “hello.”bonjour是法语词，意为“你好”。 2 not used in progressive tenses, [+ object] : to want or intend to express (a particular idea or meaning)要表达；意欲表示 I meant what I said. [=I was sincere when I said it]我说的是真心话。 What was meant by the poet?这个诗人要表达什么？ Don't distort what she meant by taking her words out of context.不要断章取义曲解她的意思。 When she says the play was “interesting,” she means (that) it wasn't very good.她说这部戏“有趣”，意思是说不怎么好。 He's very ambitious, and I mean that as a compliment.他非常有抱负，我的意思是称赞他。 It's a very easy question. Anyone, and I mean anyone, should be able to answer it.这是个很容易的问题。任何人，我的意思是任何人，都应该能回答出。 You hold it like this. (Do you ) See what I mean? [=do you understand what I'm showing you?]你这样拿着。明白我的意思吗？ She's not getting any thinner, if you know/get what I mean.她没有变得更苗条，如果你明白我的意思。 “He can be a little difficult. (Do you ) Know what I mean?”“他可能有点难对付。你懂我意思吗？” “He can be a little difficult.” “What/How do you mean?” = “Meaning? ” [=what exactly do you mean when you say that?]“他可能有点难对付。”“你说这话是什么意思？” “He can be a little difficult.” “I know what you mean.” [=I agree]“他可能有点难对付。”“我懂你意思。” “He can be a little difficult.” “What's that supposed to mean?” [=I am surprised that you would say that; I don't agree with what you are saying]“他可能有点难对付。”“那样说到底什么意思？” 3 [+ object] : to have (something) in your mind as a purpose or goal打算；意欲 Just what do you mean (by) coming into my room without knocking? [=what is your reason for coming into my room without knocking?]你为什么不敲门就进入我的房间？ She says she didn't mean anything by what she did.她说她所做的没有任何意图。 She didn't mean (you) any harm. = She meant no harm (to you). [=she did not intend to cause any harm (to you)]她没想要伤害你。 I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings. I meant (you) no offense/disrespect.如果我伤害了你的感情，我很抱歉。我没想冒犯你/对你无礼。 I don't trust him. He means no good.我不信任他，他不怀好意。 — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 He didn't mean [=intend] to do any harm.他没想要伤害任何人。 She means to win.她一心想赢。 I keep meaning to visit you—I just never seem to get around to it.我一直打算拜访你，可好像就是抽不出时间。 He says he never meant to hurt her.他说从没想要伤害她。 4 not used in progressive tenses a : to plan for or want (someone or something) to do or to be something计划，想要（…去做或成为…） [+ object] — often + as His comment was meant [=intended] as a joke.他的评论是想开个玩笑。 — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 We meant her to come with us.我们想要她和我们一起来。 She meant her remarks to be funny.她想让自己的评论有点趣味。 “What you said hurt his feelings!” “Well, I meant it to!”“你说的话伤害了他的感情！”“哼，我就是想那样！” [no object] (chiefly US) — + for We meant for her to come with us.我们想要她和我们一起来。 b [+ object] : to want (something that you control, provide, or have made) to be used for a particular purpose or by a particular person使专门用于 — often + for I meant [=intended] the flowers for you, not for your sister.这花我是特意送给你的，不是给你姐姐的。 The book was meant for children, but it is popular with adults too.这本书是专门给孩子写的，但是也很受成年人欢迎。 His criticism is meant for all of us.他的批评是针对我们大家。 — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 They meant the book to be a present.他们特意把这本书当作礼物。 — sometimes + as They meant the book as a present.他们特意把这本书当作礼物。 5 not used in progressive tenses, [+ object] : to make a statement to or about (someone)意指；提及；指的是 “Hey, you!” “I'm sorry: do you mean me?” [=are you talking to me?]“嘿，你！”“对不起，你是跟我讲话吗？” “Some people here are too bossy!” “Do you mean me?” [=are you referring to me?]“这儿有些人太专横了！“你是指我吗？” 6 not used in progressive tenses [+ object] a : to indicate or show (something that is going to happen)意味着，表示（某事即将发生） Those clouds mean rain. = Those clouds mean (that) it's going to rain.那些云层意味着要下雨。 When he gets that angry look in his eyes, you know it means trouble. [=you know that there will be trouble]当他眼中充满愤怒的目光时，你知道那就意味着要有麻烦了。 b : to cause or result in (something)导致；结果是 The bad weather could mean further delays.恶劣天气可能导致进一步的延误。 c : to involve or require (something) as a necessary part需要；必需；必备 Becoming a concert pianist means practicing a lot. [=if you're going to become a concert pianist you have to practice a lot]成为一名能在音乐会上演奏的钢琴家，需要大量的练习。 I'll get the work done today even if it means staying late.即使需要熬夜，我也会在今天把工作完成。 7 not used in progressive tenses, [+ object] — used to say or ask how important something is to someone用于表达或询问某事对某人的重要性 — usually + to How much does your health mean to you? [=how important is your health to you?]健康对你来说有多重要？ It means a lot to me to know that you believe me.知道你相信我，对我来说非常重要。 “I believe you.” “Thank you. You don't know how much that means to me.”“我相信你。”“谢谢。你不知道这对我来说有多么重要。” Your good opinion means a great deal to me.你的好评对我来说非常重要。 He claims that money means nothing to him. [=that he does not care at all about money]他声称金钱对他来说毫无意义。 Her words meant nothing to me. [=I did not care what she said]她的话我根本不在意。 I thought our friendship meant something to you. [=I thought that you cared about our friendship]我以为你会在乎我们的友谊。 His wife means everything to him. = His wife means the world to him. [=he loves his wife very much]他的妻子就是他生活的全部。 I mean informal 1 — used to emphasize a statement用于强调陈述 He has to stop drinking. I mean, he's going to kill himself if he keeps it up.他不能再酗酒了。我是说，如果他继续这样会害死自己的。 He throws, I mean, really hard!他投球，我的意思是说，真的很猛！ 2 — used to correct a previous statement用于纠正先前的陈述 We met in Toronto—I mean Montreal.我们在多伦多见过——我指的是蒙特利尔。 3 — used when you are unsure of what to say or how to say it用于不确定要说什么或怎么说的情况 I'm not mad. It's just that, I mean, I think you've been acting a little selfishly.我没有疯。只是，我想说，我认为你一直表现得有点自私。 know what it means : to understand what it is like to do or be something知道意味着什么 I know what it means to be poor.我知道贫穷意味着什么。 — usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句 You don't know what it means to be truly alone.你不知道真正的孤独意味着什么。 — sometimes used in an exaggerated way to make a forceful statement有时用于夸张地加强语气 I don't know what it means to surrender! [=I will never surrender]我不知道什么叫投降！ mean business — see business meant for (someone) informal : perfectly suited for (someone)非常适合（某人） You were meant for me and I was meant for you.我们是天生的一对。 I'm not surprised that they have such a happy marriage. I always knew that they were meant for each other.他们有如此幸福的婚姻我并不感到惊奇。我就知道他俩是天生的一对。 — see also 1mean 4b (above) meant to be/do something 1 : intended to do or be something想要做；想成为 I was never meant to teach.我从未想过要教书。 They knew as soon as they met that they were meant to be together.他们刚相见就知道他们注定要在一起。 I thought we could be friends, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. [=it was not destined to happen]我曾以为我们可以成为朋友，但现在想来那是根本不可能的。 2 British : supposed to be or do something应该成为；应该做 The buses are meant [=expected] to arrive every 15 minutes.公共汽车应该是每15分钟来一趟。 Brighton is meant to be very beautiful at this time of year. [=people say that Brighton is very beautiful at this time of year]布莱顿每年这个时候应该是非常漂亮的。 mean well : to want to do good or helpful things : to have good intentions本意是好的；出于好意 He means well, but he's not really helping anyone.他本意是好的，却没真正帮到任何人。 — see also well-meaning 2 mean /ˈmiːn/ adjective meaner; meanest 2 mean /ˈmiːn/ adjective meaner; meanest Learner's definition of MEAN [also more mean; most mean] 1 somewhat informal a : not kind to people : cruel or harsh不善良的；刻薄的；苛刻的 My boss is a mean and nasty old man who treats everyone badly.我的老板是一个刻薄又讨厌的老头，对待每个人都很不友善。 the mean stepmother in the fairy tale童话故事中刻薄的继母 Why are you being so mean to me? [=why are you treating me so harshly?]你为什么对我这么刻薄？ It was mean of them not to invite her to the party.他们没邀请她参加聚会，这很不友善。 Someone played a mean trick on her.有人对她使出了卑劣手段。 He has a mean streak.他生性有点刻薄。 b chiefly US : very dangerous : vicious危险的；邪恶的 a mean dog恶狗 2 chiefly British : not liking to spend money : stingy, cheap吝啬的；小气的 He's a mean man who never gives presents to anyone.他是个吝啬的人，从不送人礼物。 He's very mean with his money.他很吝啬他的钱。 3 old-fashioned + literary : of poor quality or status糟糕的 mean city streets糟糕的城市街道 living in mean circumstances生活在糟糕的环境中 4 chiefly US, informal : excellent or impressive完美的；留下深刻印象的 He plays a mean trumpet. = He's a mean trumpet player. [=he plays the trumpet very well]他小号吹得好极了。 an athlete who describes himself as a lean, mean scoring machine自称为高效完美得分机器的运动员 We wanted our business to be lean and mean. [=to be efficient and successful]我们想把生意做得既高效又成功。 no mean informal — used to say that something is good or impressive出色的；了不起的 a tennis player of no mean ability [=a very good tennis player]出色的网球选手 Getting the project done on time will be no mean feat. [=will be a difficult and impressive accomplishment]按时完成这个项目将是非常了不起的成就。 — compare 3mean — meanly /ˈmiːnli/ adverb behaving/living meanly行为刻薄；生活质量差 a meanly ambitious man卑鄙且野心勃勃的人 — meanness /ˈmiːnnəs/ noun [noncount] the meanness of her character她性格中不善良的一面 meanness of spirit卑鄙的心态 3 mean /ˈmiːn/ adjective 3 mean /ˈmiːn/ adjective Learner's definition of MEAN always used before a noun : occurring exactly between the highest and lowest number : average居中的；平均的 the mean temperature平均气温 — compare 2mean 4 mean /ˈmiːn/ noun plural means 4 mean /ˈmiːn/ noun plural means Learner's definition of MEAN [count] 1 : 1average 1 Take all these temperatures and calculate/find their mean.把所有这些温度记下来并计算出它们的平均值。 2 : a middle point between two things中间点 trying to find a golden mean between doing too little and doing too much尝试在做太少和做太多之间找到最佳中间点 — see also means |
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