mean
/miːn/
CEFR level A2Topic ThinkingWord #1187 in the learning path
意思是；意味着；打算
Definitions
v. to express, involve, or intend something
意思是；意味着；打算
adj. unkind or unwilling to share or spend money
刻薄的；吝啬的
n. the total of several values divided by how many exist
平均值
Example
I didn't mean to leave you waiting outside.
我不是故意让你在外面等着的。
Higher energy prices may mean that low-income households have less money available for other essential needs.
能源价格上涨可能意味着低收入家庭可用于其他基本需求的钱会更少。
Collocations
- mean to do something
- mean doing something
- mean value
- be mean to someone
Word family
- meaning (n.)
- meaningful (adj.)
- meaningless (adj.)
- meanness (n.)
Usage tip
mean to do是“打算做”；mean doing是“意味着做”。
FAQ
- What does mean mean?
- to express, involve, or intend something unkind or unwilling to share or spend money the total of several values divided by how many exist
- How is mean pronounced?
- UK /miːn/, US /miːn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
