meaning
- n.意思;（人生的）意义，价值，目标;(声音、文字、信号等传递的)意义;意义，含义，思想;价值;真正重要性
- adj.有意义的意味深长的;有所企图的
- v.意思是;打算;本意是;意欲;表示…的意思;有…的目的
- mean的现在分词
复数： meanings
mean v.指示 + -ing 形容词后缀
meaningnoun
声音；文字；信号 of sound/word/sign
（声音、文字、信号等传递的）意义，意思
the thing or idea that a sound, word, sign, etc. represents
What's the meaning of this word?
这个单词的意思是什么？
Words often have several meanings.
单词往往有若干个意思。
‘Honesty’? He doesn't know the meaning of the word !
“诚实”？他不明白这个词是什么意思！
某人的言行 of what sb says/does
（想要表达的）意义，意思
the things or ideas that sb wishes to communicate to you by what they say or do
I don't quite get your meaning (= understand what you mean to say) .
我不太明白你要说的意思。
What's the meaning of this? I explicitly told you not to leave the room.
这是什么意思？我明确地告诉过你不要离开这个房间。
情感；经历 of feeling/experience
真正重要性；价值
the real importance of a feeling or experience
With Anna he learned the meaning of love.
通过与安娜相处，他明白了爱意味着什么。
书籍；绘画 of book/painting
（作家或艺术家要表达的）意义，含义，思想
the ideas that a writer, artist, etc. wishes to communicate through a book, painting, etc.
several layers of meaning
若干层意义
There are, of course, deeper meanings in the poem.
当然，这首诗里还有更深层的含义。
追求的目标 sense of purpose
（人生的）意义，价值，目标
the quality or sense of purpose that makes you feel that your life is valuable
Her life seemed to have lost all meaning.
她的生活似乎已毫无价值。
Having a child gave new meaning to their lives.
有了一个孩子使得他们的生活有了新的方向。
adj.
meaning
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N-VAR 意思;意义;含义
The meaning of a word, expression, or gesture is the thing or idea that it refers to or represents and which can be explained using other words.I hadn't a clue to the meaning of 'activism'...
我根本不明白 activism 的意思。
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N-VAR (言语、书、电影等的)含义，主旨，意图
The meaning of what someone says or of something such as a book or film is the thoughts or ideas that are intended to be expressed by it.Unsure of the meaning of this remark, Ryle chose to remain silent...
由于不确定这句话究竟是什么意思，赖尔选择了保持沉默。
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N-UNCOUNT (活动、行为等的)意义，价值
If an activity or action has meaning, it has a purpose and is worthwhile.Art has real meaning when it helps people to understand themselves.
当艺术有助于人们了解自身的时候才有真正的意义。
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PHRASE (由于缺乏经历、资质等)不理解这个词的含义，不知道什么叫…
If you mention something and say that someone doesn't know the meaning of the word, you are emphasizing that they have never experienced the thing mentioned or do not have the quality mentioned.Don't mention failure when Kevin is around. He doesn't know the meaning of the word.
凯文在的时候不要提“失败”这个词。他不知道什么叫“失败”。
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- the idea that is intended
- What is the meaning of this proverb?
- Synonym: substance
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- the message that is intended or expressed or signified
- what is the meaning of this sentence
- the significance of a red traffic light
- the signification of Chinese characters
- the import of his announcement was ambiguous
- Synonym: significance signification import
数据来源：WordNet
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He didn 't really get his meaning over to the audience .
他未能完全把他的意思向听众讲清楚。
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I don 't quite get your meaning .
我不太明白你要说的意思。
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Can you give me an example of what you mean ?
你能给我举个实例来解释你的意思吗？
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The injury could mean him missing next week 's game .
这次受伤可能使他无法参加下周的比赛。
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Her children mean the world to her .
她的孩子就是她的一切。
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Having a child gave new meaning to their lives .
有了一个孩子使得他们的生活有了新的方向。
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The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it .
这些新规则可能意味着我们熟悉的足球终结了。
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Don 't mind her ─ she didn 't mean what she said .
别理她——她只是随便说说。
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What does this mean in terms of cost ?
这在成本上意味着什么？
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You mean we have to start all over again ?
你是不是说我们必须从头再来一遍？
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Do you mean to say you 've lost it ?
你是说你把那东西给弄丢了？
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She 's always been mean with money .
她在花钱方面总是非常吝啬。
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He 's very well meaning .
他用心良苦。
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Ignore what he said ─ it doesn 't mean a thing .
别理睬他说的话，他那都是瞎说。
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Don 't be so mean to your little brother !
别对你弟弟那么刻薄！
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She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work .
她强调说他们的计划将意味着牺牲和辛勤工作。
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Her life seemed to have lost all meaning .
她的生活似乎已毫无价值。
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You know perfectly well what I mean .
我的意思你是一清二楚的。
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Talk about mean ! She didn 't even buy me a card .
这才叫吝啬呢！她连张贺卡都没给我买。
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Oh yes , I see what you mean .
噢，我明白你的意思了。
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I didn 't mean you to read the letter .
我没打算让你看那封信。
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I always found him a little strange , if you know what I mean .
我总觉得他有点儿怪——如果你明白我这话是什么意思。
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I see what you mean , but I still think it 's worth trying .
我知道你是什么意思，但我仍然认为它值得一试。
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What did she mean by leaving so early ?
她为什么这么早就走了？
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Mm , I know what you mean .
唔，我知道你的意思。
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I mean to say , you should have known how he would react !
我的意思是说，你本应料到他会作何反应！
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She felt sure the letter had some hidden meaning .
她确信那封信中有言外之意。
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I don 't mean to stickybeak , but when is he going to leave ?
我不是要多管闲事，但是他什么时候要离开呢？
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Just because you 're older than me doesn 't mean you know everything .
你比我年长并不意味着你什么都知道。
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Hello ? You didn 't really mean that , did you ?
嘿？你不会真是那个意思吧？
普通用词，泛指语言、手势、符号等表达的意思。
Do you know the meaning of this painting?
你明白这幅画的含义吗？
The meaning of her words was clear.
她的话意思很清楚。
指单词除基本意思之外所暗含的意义。
This word has a negative connotation in English.
这个词在英语中含有贬义。
The word 'expert' has connotations of skill and great knowledge.
“专家”一词带有技艺和丰富知识的含义。
尤指词典里列出的某个词、短语等的确切含义。
Many of the definitions in this dictionary are archaic or obsolete.
这本词典中的很多释义都是过时不用的。
What is your definition of success?
你对成功的定义是什么？
指单词、短语、句子等的意思。
The word 'sensible' has several different senses.
sensible一词有几种不同的意思。
Can you understand the sense of the entire poem?
你能理解这整首诗的意义吗？
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