| 单词 | mean |
| 释义 | mean adjective¹ 1unkind不善良verbs | adverb | preposition verbs➤be, feel, seem刻薄；感觉刻薄；似乎刻薄▸➤become变得刻薄adverb➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.极其／相当／非常刻薄◆that was a pretty mean trick.那把戏可是够卑鄙的。preposition➤to对⋯刻薄◆he's so mean to his mother!他对他妈妈太刻薄了！mean adjective² 2 (bre) not generous不慷慨verbs | adverb | preposition verbs➤be, seem吝啬；似乎吝啬▸➤become变得吝啬adverb➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.极其／相当／非常吝啬◆i thought it was really mean of him not to pay for the meal.我觉得他没掏那顿饭钱真是抠门。➤a little, slightly, etc.有点儿／略有些吝啬◆he's a little mean when it comes to spending money on the children.在孩子身上花钱他有点儿吝啬。preposition➤with在⋯方面吝啬◆she's very mean with her money.她花钱很小气。 mean /miːn/ adjective (technical 技术) [only before noun] average 平均的◆the products had a mean price of €3.44. 这些产品的平均价格是 3.44 欧元。◆the earnings were well above the analysts' mean estimate of $3.08 per share. 收益远远超过分析师们每股 3.08 元的平均估值。◆ mean earnings/forecast/value 平均收入／预测量／值 mean /miːn/ noun (technical 技术) [countable, usually singular] (also arithmetic mean) the average calculated by adding together all the numbers in a group, and dividing the total by the number of numbers 平均数；平均值◆wall street analysts expect a mean of 93 cents per share. 华尔街分析师们预期平均收益为每股 93 分。 ➡ median ➡ see note at average ☞ mean☞ mean☞ mean/median/modemean verb 1➤what does this sentence mean?这个句子是什么意思？➤what do you mean by that remark?你说那话是什么意思？➤this new order will mean working overtime.这新订单一来，我们就得加班加点。 ➡ see also the entry for suggest另见 suggest 条mean ♦︎ mark ♦︎ signal ♦︎ signify ♦︎ denotethese words all mean to be a sign that sth exists or is likely to happen.这些词均表示表明、预示。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆to mean / signify sth to sb◆to mean / signify that...◆to mean / mark / signal / signify / denote a change in sth◆to mean / mark / signal / signify / denote the beginning / start / arrival / end of sth◆to clearly mean / mark / signal / signify / denote sth■ mean (meant, meant) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to have sth as a meaning; to be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen表示⋯的意思；是⋯的迹象；表明；预示◆what does this sentence mean?这个句子是什么意思？◆what is meant by 'batch processing'?“批处理”是什么意思？◆does the name 'david berwick' mean anything to you (= do you know who he is)?你知道戴维 • 贝里克是谁吗？◆the flashing light means (that) you must stop.闪烁的灯光表示你必须停下。◆mr president, does this mean an end to the current conflict?总统先生，这是否表示当前的冲突结束了呢？■ mark [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (especially written, journalism新闻) to be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen是⋯的迹象；表明；预示◆the agreement marks a new phase in international relations.该协议标志着国际关系新时期的到来。■ signal (-ll-, name -l-) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (rather formal, especially written, journalism新闻) to be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen是⋯的迹象；表明；预示◆the scandal surely signals the end of his political career.毫无疑问，这桩丑闻预示他的政治生涯就此结束。note 辨析 mean, mark or signal?these words can all mean 'be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen': mean is used most frequently in spoken english, but mark and signal are used more frequently in this meaning in written english, especially in journalism.这些词均可表示“是⋯的迹象、表明、预示”。mean 最常用于口语，mark 和 signal 表达此义时较常用于书面语，尤用于新闻报道。■ signify /sɪgnɪfaɪ/ [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (rather formal) to be a sign of sth; to have a particular meaning表示；说明；意指◆this decision signified a radical change in their policies.这个决定表明他们的政策发生了根本的变化。◆this mark signifies that the products conform to an approved standard.这个标志说明这些产品符合认可的标准。■ denote /dɪnəʊt; name dɪnoʊt/ [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (formal) to be a sign of sth; to have a particular meaning表示；说明；意指◆a very high temperature often denotes a serious illness.高烧往往表明病得很重。note 辨析 signal, signify or denote? signal suggests that sth makes people realize sth; signify and denote usually suggest that one thing has a particular meaning, especially an official or accepted meaning. * signal 意味着某物使人意识到什么； signify 和 denote 通常指某物有特定的含义，尤其是官方或认可的含义◆the white belt signifies / denotes that he's an absolute beginner.白腰带表示他完全是个新手。however, signify can suggest a more complicated meaning than denote, including the ideas suggested by a word or expression.不过，signify 可表示比 denote 更为复杂的含义，包括词或短语所暗含的意义◆what does the term 'patrician' signify (= what does it mean and what might it suggest)?“贵族”一词有什么含义？◆the hebrew term used here simply denotes a young girl (= it does not mean or suggest anything more than that).此处的希伯来词语仅仅是“年轻女孩”的意思。mean verb 2➤what does this sentence mean?这个句子是什么意思？➤what do you mean by that remark?你说那话是什么意思？➤this new order will mean working overtime.这新订单一来，我们就得加班加点。mean ♦︎ suggest ♦︎ hint ♦︎ imply ♦︎ intend ♦︎ what sb is getting/driving at ♦︎ insinuatethese words all mean to intend to say sth, or to say sth in an indirect way.这些词均表示本意是、暗示、意指。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆to mean / intend sth by / as sth◆to mean / suggest / hint / imply / insinuate that...◆to suggest / imply agreement / acceptance◆to suggest / imply an intention◆to seem / appear to mean / suggest / hint / imply sth◆to (not) mean / intend to suggest / imply sth◆to suggest / hint / imply sth clearly / strongly■ mean (meant, meant) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (especially spoken) to intend to say sth on a particular occasion意思是；本意是◆what did he mean by that remark?他说那话是什么意思？◆'perhaps we should try another approach.' 'what do you mean?(= i don't understand what you are suggesting.)'“也许我们应该试一试别的方法。”“什么意思？”◆what do you mean, you thought i wouldn't mind?(= of course i mind and i am very angry.) 你这是什么意思，你以为我会不在意吗？◆i know what you mean (= i understand and feel sympathy). i hated learning to drive too.我明白你的意思。我也不愿学开车。◆i see what you mean (= i understand although i may not agree), but i still think it's worth trying.我知道你是什么意思，但我仍然认为那值得一试。◆'but pete doesn't know we're here!' 'that's what i mean!(= that's what i have been trying to tell you.)'“可是皮特不知道我们在这儿呀！”“我就是这个意思嘛！”◆did he mean (that) he was dissatisfied with our service?他是不是表示对我们的服务不满意？◆you mean (= are you telling me) we have to start all over again?你是不是说我们得从头再来一遍？■ suggest [transitive] (used especially in negative statements and questions尤用于否定陈述和疑问句) to state an opinion indirectly暗示；言下之意是说◆are you suggesting (that) i'm lazy?你言下之意是说我懒？◆i would never suggest such a thing.我根本不会有这样的意思。 ➡ see also suggestion → suggestion ■ hint [intransitive, transitive] to suggest that sth might be true without saying so directly暗示；透露；示意◆what are you hinting at?你在暗示什么？◆they hinted (that) there might be more job losses.他们暗示说可能会有更多人失业。 ➡ see also hint → suggestion noun note 辨析 suggest or hint?people use suggest especially in questions to ask sb if they feel or think sth, or in negative statements to deny that they do. hint is used when people give facts or talk about possibilities in an indirect way. * suggest 尤用于疑问句中询问某人是否有某种感受或想法，或用于否定陈述中对某种感受或想法加以否认。hint 表示以间接的方式说出事实或讨论可能性。■ imply /ɪmplaɪ/ [transitive] (rather formal) to suggest that sth is true or that you feel or think sth, without saying so directly含有⋯的意思；暗示；暗指◆his silence seemed to imply agreement.他的沉默似乎暗示着同意。◆i disliked the implied criticism in his voice.我讨厌他暗含批评的口吻。■ intend [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (rather formal) to plan that sth should have a particular meaning意指◆what exactly did you intend by that remark?你那句话到底想说什么？◆he intended it as a joke.他只想开个玩笑。■ what sb is getting at-->■ what sb is driving at -->idiom (informal, spoken) the thing that sb is trying to say or suggest某人的用意；某人话中的意思◆i'm partly to blame? what exactly are you getting at?我应负部份责任？你究竟是什么意思？■ insinuate /ɪnsɪnjueɪt/ [transitive] (rather formal, disapproving) to suggest that sth unpleasant is true, without saying so directly暗示，拐弯抹角地指出（不快的事）◆the article insinuated that he was having an affair with his friend's wife.文章含沙射影地点出他和朋友的妻子有染。◆what are you trying to insinuate?你拐弯抹角想说什么？mean verb 3➤what does this sentence mean?这个句子是什么意思？➤what do you mean by that remark?你说那话是什么意思？➤this new order will mean working overtime.这新订单一来，我们就得加班加点。mean ♦︎ involve ♦︎ entail ♦︎ imply ♦︎ necessitate ♦︎ spellthese words all mean to have sth as a necessary or likely part or result.这些词均表示意味着、包含、需要。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆sth means / implies that...◆sth means / involves / entails / implies / necessitates a / an increase / reduction◆sth involves / entails / implies risk◆sth usually / inevitably / necessarily / actually means / involves / entails / implies sth◆sth ordinarily / typically means / involves sth■ mean (meant, meant) [transitive](of an action or situation) to have sth as a result or a likely result（行为或状况）产生⋯结果，意味着◆spending too much now will mean a shortage of cash next year.现在花销太多就意味着明年现金短缺。◆do you have any idea what it means to be poor?你知不知道贫穷意味着什么？◆we'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves.我们得要精打细算，可那也不是说我们就不能过得快乐。◆this new order will mean working overtime.这新订单一来，我们就得加班加点。■ involve [transitive] (especially written) (of an action or situation) to have sth as a necessary or important part（行为或状况）包含，需要，带有◆any investment involves an element of risk.任何投资都有一定的风险。◆many of the crimes involved drugs.许多罪案都与毒品有关。◆the test will involve answering questions about a photograph.考试的内容将包括看图答题。■ entail /ɪnteɪl/ [transitive] (rather formal, especially written) to involve sth that cannot be avoided, especially in order to achieve sth牵涉，需要，使必要（尤指为了达成某事）◆the job entails a lot of hard work.这工作需要付出大量艰苦的努力。◆the girls learn exactly what is entailed in caring for a newborn baby.姑娘们学的正是怎样照顾新生儿。◆it will entail driving a long distance every day.这意味着每天都要长途驾驶。note 辨析 involve or entail?in many cases you can use either word.在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆the job involves / entails a lot of hard work.这工作需要付出大量艰苦的努力。◆to involve / entail answering questions / driving a long distance / loss / rejection / destruction / cost / risk包括回答一些问题；需要长途驾驶；造成损失；遭到拒绝；造成破坏；产生费用；包含风险however, a problem might involve an aspect, such as drugs or violence, that is not necessary to achieve sth, but defines the nature of the problem. entail cannot be used in this way.不过，involve 可指问题涉及某一方面，如跟 drug 或 violence 搭配，这界定了问题的性质，而非达成某事的必然之事。entail 没有这种用法◆many of the crimes entailed drugs/violence. ■ imply /ɪmplaɪ/ [transitive] (rather formal, especially written) (of an idea or action) to make sth necessary in order to be successful（思想或行为）必然包含，使有必要◆the project implies an enormous investment in training.这个项目需要投入巨额的培训费。◆sustainable development implies a long-term perspective.可持续发展需要有长远眼光。▸ implication /ɪmplɪkeɪʃn/ noun [countable, usually plural] ◆the development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside.这个地点的开发将会影响周围的乡村。◆they failed to consider the wider implications of their actions.他们没有考虑到自己的行为会产生更广泛的影响。■ necessitate /nəsesɪteɪt/ [transitive] (formal) (of an event or situation) to make sth necessary（事件或状况）使成为必要◆recent financial scandals have necessitated changes in parliamentary procedures.最近的金融丑闻使得议会程序必须改革。◆increased traffic necessitated widening the road.交通量增大了，道路需要拓宽。 ➡ see also necessary → necessary , necessity → need noun ■ spell (spelt, spelt or spelled, spelled) [transitive](of an event) to have sth, usually sth bad, as a result（事件）招致，意味着（通常是坏事）◆the crop failure spelt disaster for many farmers.对许多农民来说，庄稼歉收意味着灾难。◆this defeat spelt the end of his hopes of winning the title again.这场失利使他再次夺冠的希望破灭了。mean adjective 1➤a mean thing to do这么做不厚道➤mean with money用钱很吝啬mean ♦︎ nasty ♦︎ unkind ♦︎ obnoxious ♦︎ objectionable ♦︎ hurtful ♦︎ unpleasantthese words all describe people not being kind.这些词均表示刻薄的、不友好的。synonym scale 词义标尺下图显示这些词所表达不友好的程度unkind ○ objectionable ○ unpleasant ○ mean ○ nasty ○ hurtful ○ obnoxiouspatterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆to be mean / nasty / unkind / obnoxious / objectionable / hurtful / unpleasant to sb◆to be mean / nasty about sb◆to be mean / nasty / unkind of sb (to do sth)◆to be mean / nasty / unkind to do sth◆a mean / a nasty / an unkind / a hurtful thing to say / do◆a nasty / an unkind / a hurtful remark◆a nasty / an obnoxious / an unpleasant little man◆very mean / nasty / unkind / objectionable / hurtful / unpleasant◆really mean / nasty / obnoxious / objectionable / unpleasant◆rather mean / nasty / unkind / hurtful / unpleasant■ mean (rather informal, especially spoken) not kind, for example by not letting sb have or do sth刻薄的；不厚道的◆don't be so mean to your little brother!别对你弟弟那么刻薄！◆i thought it was really mean of him not to let her use the car.他不让她用车，我觉得这真是太不近人情了。◆he has a mean streak in him (= an unpleasant side to his character).他生性有点儿刻薄。opp generous → kind adj. ■ nasty (rather informal, especially spoken) not kind, especially in what you say to or about sb else（尤指言辞）不友好的，恶意的；说别人坏话的◆she's always making nasty remarks about people.她总是说别人的坏话。◆she was nasty about (= said nasty things about) everyone.她对什么人都没有好话。◆he has a nasty temper.他脾气很坏。opp nice → nice 2 ■ unkind not kind or friendly不厚道的；不友善的；刻薄的◆he was never actually unkind to them.其实他从没有对他们不好。◆it would be unkind to go without him.甩掉他那就太不够朋友了。◆she never said anything unkind about anyone.她从未说过任何人的坏话。ⓘ unkind is often used as a softer way of saying mean or nasty. * unkind 常用作 mean 或 nasty 的较温和的说法。 opp kind → kind adj. ➡ see also cruel → cruel ▸ unkindly adverb◆i'm sure it wasn't meant unkindly.我肯定那没有恶意。■ obnoxious /əbnɒkʃəs; name əbnɑːkʃəs/ extremely unpleasant, especially in a way that is offensive or unkind令人反感的；极讨厌的；可憎的◆what an obnoxious little man!多么可恶的卑鄙小人！■ objectionable /əbdʒekʃənəbl/ (rather formal) (especially of people and their behaviour or attitudes) unpleasant or offensive（尤指人、行为或态度）令人不快的，令人反感的，讨厌的◆his views on race are quite objectionable.他对种族问题的看法令人十分反感。■ hurtful (especially of things sb says or writes) unkind and making you feel upset and offended（尤指言语或文章）伤感情的，尖锐刻薄的◆i cannot forget the hurtful things he said.我无法忘记他说的那些伤感情的话。 ➡ see also hurt → distress noun , hurt → hurt verb 1 ■ unpleasant (rather formal) not kind, friendly or polite不友善的；不客气的；不礼貌的◆he was very unpleasant to me.他对我很凶。◆she said some very unpleasant things about you.她说了你一些很难听的话。ⓘ unpleasant suggests that sb is being rude or saying insulting things. * unpleasant 表示某人粗鲁无礼或出言不逊。 opp pleasant → friendly 1 mean adjective 2➤a mean thing to do这么做不厚道➤mean with money用钱很吝啬mean ♦︎ frugal ♦︎ cheap ♦︎ thrifty ♦︎ stingythese words all describe sb who is not willing to give or share things, especially money.这些词均表示吝啬的、小气的。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆mean / frugal / stingy with sth■ mean (bre, disapproving) not willing to give or share things, especially money; given unwillingly and in small quantities吝啬的；小气的；给得不多的◆they were too mean to buy the kids proper beds.他们太小气了，连像样的床都不给孩子买。◆don't be so mean with the chocolate sauce.别那么舍不得放巧克力酱。◆it was difficult to manage the department on such a mean budget.预算这么紧，管理这个部门不容易。opp generous → generous ■ frugal /fruːgl/ using only as much money or food as is necessary（对金钱、食物等）节约的，节俭的◆the monks lead a frugal existence in their isolated monastery.那些僧侣在偏远的寺院里过着俭朴的生活。■ cheap (name, informal, disapproving) not willing to spend money小气的；抠门儿的◆don't be so cheap!别这么小气！◆she was just too cheap to buy a real present.她就是太抠门儿了，舍不得买一件像样的礼物。■ thrifty (approving) careful about spending money; not wasting things节约的；节俭的◆he was brought up to be thrifty and never to get into debt.他从小就被教导勤俭节约，绝不欠债。■ stingy /stɪndʒi/ (informal, disapproving) mean吝啬的；小气的；给得不多的◆don't be so stingy with the cream!别那么舍不得放奶油！◆it was a stingy offer and he turned it down.报价很小气，他回绝了。note 辨析 mean, cheap or stingy?the main differences between these words are in geography and register. mean is british, stingy is informal and cheap is american and informal. mean and stingy can describe a person or an amount of money, but cheap can only describe a person.这些词的主要区别在于使用的地域和语体风格。mean 用于英式英语，stingy 是非正式用语，cheap 用于美式英语，也是非正式用语。mean 和 stingy 可描述人或一定数额的钱，但 cheap 只可描述人。mean(meant, meant) [transitive, usually passive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to plan, intend or expect sb/sth to be sth or to do sth particular打算；意欲；想要⋯成为；想要（某人）做◆the house was clearly meant to be a family home.这所房子显然要用作家庭住宅。◆ (especially bre) his father meant him to be an engineer.他父亲想让他当工程师。◆i was never meant for the army (= did not have the qualities needed to become a soldier).我根本就不是当兵的料。◆philip and kim were meant for each other (= are very suitable as partners).菲利普和金真是天生一对。mean(meant, meant) [transitive] (especially spoken) to have sth as a purpose or intention in your mind when you do sth打算；意欲；有⋯目的◆i've been meaning to call her, but i've been so busy lately.我一直想给她打电话，但我最近太忙了。◆i'm sorry i hurt you. i didn't mean to.对不起，弄疼你了。我不是故意的。◆ (especially bre) you're meant to (= you are supposed to) pay before you go in.你要先交钱才能进去。◆don't be upset－i'm sure he meant it as a compliment.别生气，我肯定他本意是要称赞你的。◆don't laugh! i mean it (= i am serious).别笑！我是认真的。◆he means what he says (= is not joking, exaggerating, etc.).他说话是当真的。◆he means trouble (= to cause trouble).他存心捣乱。◆the chair was clearly meant for a child.这椅子显然是专为儿童预备的。ⓘ mean is often used when sb does not in fact succeed in doing what they intended to do, or sth does not happen the way they intended. * mean 常用以表示某人实际上没有做成原打算做的事，或某事没有按某人希望的那样发生。mean(meant, meant) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to have sth as a meaning; to be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen表示⋯的意思；是⋯的迹象；表明；预示◆what does this sentence mean?这个句子是什么意思？◆what is meant by 'batch processing'?“批处理”是什么意思？◆does the name 'david berwick' mean anything to you (= do you know who he is)?你知道戴维 • 贝里克是谁吗？◆the flashing light means (that) you must stop.闪烁的灯光表示你必须停下。◆mr president, does this mean an end to the current conflict?总统先生，这是否表示当前的冲突结束了呢？mean(meant, meant) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (especially spoken) to intend to say sth on a particular occasion意思是；本意是◆what did he mean by that remark?他说那话是什么意思？◆'perhaps we should try another approach.' 'what do you mean?(= i don't understand what you are suggesting.)'“也许我们应该试一试别的方法。”“什么意思？”◆what do you mean, you thought i wouldn't mind?(= of course i mind and i am very angry.) 你这是什么意思，你以为我会不在意吗？◆i know what you mean (= i understand and feel sympathy). i hated learning to drive too.我明白你的意思。我也不愿学开车。◆i see what you mean (= i understand although i may not agree), but i still think it's worth trying.我知道你是什么意思，但我仍然认为那值得一试。◆'but pete doesn't know we're here!' 'that's what i mean!(= that's what i have been trying to tell you.)'“可是皮特不知道我们在这儿呀！”“我就是这个意思嘛！”◆did he mean (that) he was dissatisfied with our service?他是不是表示对我们的服务不满意？◆you mean (= are you telling me) we have to start all over again?你是不是说我们得从头再来一遍？mean(meant, meant) [transitive](of an action or situation) to have sth as a result or a likely result（行为或状况）产生⋯结果，意味着◆spending too much now will mean a shortage of cash next year.现在花销太多就意味着明年现金短缺。◆do you have any idea what it means to be poor?你知不知道贫穷意味着什么？◆we'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves.我们得要精打细算，可那也不是说我们就不能过得快乐。◆this new order will mean working overtime.这新订单一来，我们就得加班加点。mean (rather informal, especially spoken) not kind, for example by not letting sb have or do sth刻薄的；不厚道的◆don't be so mean to your little brother!别对你弟弟那么刻薄！◆i thought it was really mean of him not to let her use the car.他不让她用车，我觉得这真是太不近人情了。◆he has a mean streak in him (= an unpleasant side to his character).他生性有点儿刻薄。opp generous → kind adj. mean (bre, disapproving) not willing to give or share things, especially money; given unwillingly and in small quantities吝啬的；小气的；给得不多的◆they were too mean to buy the kids proper beds.他们太小气了，连像样的床都不给孩子买。◆don't be so mean with the chocolate sauce.别那么舍不得放巧克力酱。◆it was difficult to manage the department on such a mean budget.预算这么紧，管理这个部门不容易。opp generous → generous mean¹/mi:n ||; min/verb [t] (past tense past participle meant /ment ||; mɛnt/) 1. (not used in the continuous tenses 不用于进行时) to express, show or have as a meaning 表达、表示或含有…的意思: ◇ what does this word mean? 这个词是什么意思？◇the bell means that the lesson has ended. 铃声表示这节课上完了。◇does the name ‘michael potter’ mean anything to you? “迈克尔˙波特”这名字你有印象吗？ although this verb is not used in the continuous tenses, it is common to see the present participle (= -ing form) the weather during filming was terrible, meaning that several scenes had to be reshot later. 虽然这个动词不用于进行时，但它的现在分词还是常见：the weather during filming was terrible, meaning that several scenes had to be reshot later.拍这部电影的过程中天气很恶劣，意味着有几个镜头后来不得不重拍。 2. to want or intend to say sth; to refer to sb/sth 想说；意指: ◇well, she said ‘yes’ but i think she really meant ‘no’. 唉，她说“是”，但我想她真正的意思是“不”。◇what do you mean by ‘a lot of money’? 你所说的“很多钱”是指什么？◇i only meant that i couldn't come tomorrow -- any other day would be fine. 我只是想说明天我不能来─其他日子都没有问题。◇ i see what you mean, but i'm afraid it's not possible. 我明白你的意思，但恐怕那是不可能的。 ☞ mean cannot be used with the meaning ‘to have the opinion that’. we say: ◇i think that... or in my opinion... i think that she'd be silly to buy that car. mean不指to have the opinion that（认为）。应说i think that...或in my opinion...：i think that she'd be silly to buy that car.我认为她要是买那辆车便很傻。 ☞ i mean is often used in conversation when you want to explain something you have just said or to add more information what a terrible summer -- i mean it's rained almost all the time. i mean is also used to correct something you have just said we went there on tuesday, i mean thursday. 在对话中，i mean常用于解释或补充所说的话：what a terrible summer -- i mean it's rained almost all the time.多么糟糕的夏天─我是指差不多整个夏天都下雨。i mean亦可用于更正刚才所说的话：we went there on tuesday, i mean thursday.我们星期二去了那里，我该说星期四才对。 3. (often passive 常用于被动语态) mean (sb) to do sth;mean sth (as/for sth/sb);mean sb/sth to be sth to intend sth; to be supposed to be/do sth 意欲；打算: ◇i'm sure she didn't mean to upset you. 我肯定，她并不是有意要让你不高兴的。◇she meant the present to be for both of us. 她那件礼物是给我们两个人的。◇i didn't mean you to cook the whole meal! 我并不打算要你做整顿饭的！◇it was only meant as a joke. 这原本只是想开个玩笑。◇what's this picture meant to be? 这画想要画什么？ 4. to make sth likely; to cause 意味着；引起: ◇the shortage of teachers means that classes are larger. 教师短缺意味着每班学生人数增加。 5. mean sth (to sb) to be important to sb 对某人很重要: ◇this job means a lot to me. 这份工作对我很重要。◇money means nothing to her. 钱对她来说毫无意义。 6. to be serious or sincere about sth 对某事认真或真诚: ◇he said he loved me but i don't think he meant it! 他说他爱我，但我认为他不是认真的！ be meant to be sth to be considered or said to be sth 据认为…；据说是…: ◇that restaurant is meant to be excellent. 那家餐馆口碑很好。 mean well to want to be kind and helpful but usually without success 怀有好意，出于好心（但通常帮不上忙）: ◇my mother means well but i wish she'd stop treating me like a child. 母亲是出于好意，但我希望她不要再把我当作小孩看待。 mean²/mi:n ||; min/adj1. mean (with sth) wanting to keep money, etc for yourself rather than let other people have it 吝啬的；自私的: ◇it's no good asking him for any money -- he's much too mean. 向他要钱是没有用的─他太吝啬了。◇they're mean with the food in the canteen. 食堂供应的伙食分量太少。 2. mean (to sb) (used about people or their behaviour) unkind （指人或其行为）不友善的，卑鄙的: ◇it was mean of him not to invite you too. 他没有把你也邀请，太卑鄙了。 3. (only before a noun 只用于名词前) average 平均的: ◇what is the mean annual temperature in california? 加利福尼亚州的全年平均气温是多少？ ➔meanness noun [u]meansee ⇨ generous/not generous 2 ⇨ horrible 1 ⇨ meaning 3,4 ⇨ serious 3 ⇨ show 8,12 ⇨ unkind 1 • • •• ⇨ be/mean (all) the world to• ⇨ i mean• ⇨ take sth to mean• ⇨ understand sth/sb to mean☞ mean¹☞ mean²☞ mean³ |
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