A1 verb 中性 #108 最常用

mean

/miːn/

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

例句

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1

What does this word mean?

What is the definition of this word?

2

I am not sure I understand what you mean by that proposal.

I don't understand your specific intention with that proposal.

3

I didn't mean to step on your toe!

I did not intend to step on your foot.

词族

名词
meaning
Verb
mean
副词
meaningfully
形容词
meaningful
相关
means
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记忆技巧

Think of the letter 'M' in 'Mean' as standing for 'Message.' What is the message or definition of this word?

快速测验

I'm sorry, I didn't _____ to break your vase.

正确!

正确答案是: mean

例句

1

What does this word mean?

everyday

What is the definition of this word?

2

I am not sure I understand what you mean by that proposal.

formal

I don't understand your specific intention with that proposal.

3

I didn't mean to step on your toe!

informal

I did not intend to step on your foot.

4

In this study, 'frequent' means occurring more than five times.

academic

In this paper, 'frequent' is defined as occurring more than five times.

5

A delay in shipping means we will miss the deadline.

business

A shipping delay indicates we will be late for the deadline.

词族

名词
meaning
Verb
mean
副词
meaningfully
形容词
meaningful
相关
means

常见搭配

mean a lot to be very important to someone
mean to do something to intend to perform an action
exactly what I mean precisely the point I am making
what do you mean? a request for clarification
mean business to be serious about a situation

常用短语

I mean

used to correct or clarify a previous statement

by all means

of course or certainly

mean well

to have good intentions despite a bad result

容易混淆的词

mean vs means

'Mean' as a verb refers to significance, while 'means' as a noun refers to a method or way of doing something.

mean vs mean (adjective)

The verb refers to intention or definition, whereas the adjective can mean unkind or describe a mathematical average.

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使用说明

When asking for a definition, use the present simple: 'What does [word] mean?'. When expressing intention, follow 'mean' with 'to' plus the infinitive verb.

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常见错误

Learners often forget the 's' for the third person singular (e.g., 'It mean...' instead of 'It means...'). Another mistake is saying 'I mean do it' instead of the correct 'I mean to do it'.

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记忆技巧

Think of the letter 'M' in 'Mean' as standing for 'Message.' What is the message or definition of this word?

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词源

Derived from the Old English word 'mænan,' which meant to tell, say, or intend.

语法模式

Subject + mean + noun/clause (asking for meaning) Subject + mean + to + infinitive (expressing intention) Past tense is irregular: meant /ment/

快速测验

I'm sorry, I didn't _____ to break your vase.

正确!

正确答案是: mean

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