| 词汇 | meaning |
| 释义 | meaning 4 ENTRIES FOUND: meaning (noun) well-meaning (adjective) know (verb) mean (verb) meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ noun plural meanings meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ noun plural meanings Learner's definition of MEANING 1 : the idea that is represented by a word, phrase, etc.（词、短语等的）意思，含义 [count] What is the precise/exact meaning of this word in English?这个词确切的英文意思是什么？ Many words have developed more than one meaning. [=sense]许多单词现在已有多种含义。 an old word that has taken on a new meaning赋予了新含义的旧单词 The word has both literal meanings and figurative meanings.这个词既有字面意义也有比喻意义。 [noncount] a word with various shades of meaning有多层含义的词 2 a : the idea that a person wants to express by using words, signs, etc.（通过使用词语、手势等想表达的）意思，含义 [count] Don't distort her meaning by taking her words out of context.不要断章取义地曲解她的意息。 Do you get my meaning? = (chiefly Brit) Do you take my meaning? [=do you understand what I'm telling you?]你明白我的意思吗？ I didn't understand the meaning of his remark/gesture.我不明白他的话/手势的含义。 [noncount] a glance full of meaning [=a meaningful glance]意味深长的一瞥 b : the idea that is expressed in a work of writing, art, etc.（文学艺术等作品中表达的）意义，含义 [count] Literary critics disagree about the meanings of his poems.文学评论家对他的诗歌所表达的含义各有见地。 [noncount] a poem with subtle shades of meaning难以琢磨含义的诗作 3 [noncount] a : the true purpose of something根本目的；真谛 What is the meaning of life?生命的真谛是什么？ It's a story about the true meaning of Christmas.这是一个讲述圣诞真谛的故事。 b : a quality that gives something real value and importance意义；价值 He began to feel that his life had lost its meaning.他开始感到自己的生活已经失去意义。 a life without meaning = a life devoid of meaning [=a meaningless life]毫无意义的生活 Working with children has given her life new meaning.从事儿童工作给她的生命带来了新的意义。 c : the reason or explanation for something原因；缘由 What is the meaning of this intrusion?这次入侵的缘由是什么？ know the meaning of (something) : to understand (something) because you have experienced it（因为经历过）懂得，知道 I know the meaning of loneliness. [=I know what it is like to be lonely]我知道孤单的滋味。 — often used in negative statements常用于否定句 Those people don't know the meaning of hard work.那些人不懂得努力工作的意义。 — often used in an exaggerated way to make a forceful statement常用于夸张地加强语气 He doesn't know the meaning of fear. [=he is very brave]他不知道什么叫恐惧。 I'll never stop trying. I don't know the meaning of the word “failure.” [=I am determined not to fail]我会一直尝试下去，我不知道什么叫作“失败”。 |
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