| 释义 |
Noun: means (means) meenz- How a result is obtained or an end is achieved
"a means of control"
- agency, way - An instrumentality for accomplishing some end
- Considerable capital (wealth or income)
"he is a man of means"
- substance
Verb: mean (meant) meen- Mean or intend to express or convey
"You never understand what I mean!"
- intend - Have as a logical consequence
"The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers"
- entail, imply - Denote or connote
"'maison' means 'house' in French"; "An example sentence would show what this word means"
- intend, signify, stand for - Have in mind as a purpose
"I mean no harm"; "I only meant to help you"
- intend, think - Have a specified degree of importance
"My ex-husband means nothing to me"; "Happiness means everything" - Intend to refer to
"Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!"
- think of, have in mind - Destine or designate for a certain purpose
"These flowers were meant for you"
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