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mean
17 ENTRIES FOUND:
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 — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式
- 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。
- 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…） — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式
[+ object]
— often + as - His comment was meant [=intended] as a joke.他的评论是想开个玩笑。
- 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 — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 — sometimes + as
- 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。
- They meant the book to be a present.他们特意把这本书当作礼物。
- 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 — usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句 — sometimes used in an exaggerated way to make a forceful statement有时用于夸张地加强语气
- I know what it means to be poor.我知道贫穷意味着什么。
- 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。
- I don't know what it means to surrender! [=I will never surrender]我不知道什么叫投降！
mean business
meant for (someone)
informal : perfectly suited for (someone)非常适合（某人） — see also 1mean 4b (above)
- 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。
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 — see also well-meaning
- 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。
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。
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
3 mean /ˈmiːn/ adjective
3 mean
/ˈmiːn/
adjective
Learner's definition of MEAN
always used before a noun
— compare 2mean
4 mean /ˈmiːn/ noun
plural means
4 mean
/ˈmiːn/
noun
plural means
Learner's definition of MEAN
[count]
1
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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