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相信不少英語學(xué)習(xí)者都學(xué)過單詞 “mean” 作動詞時的含義 “意思是”。比如:“What does this word mean?(這個詞是什么意思?)” 動詞 “mean” 還可以表示 “意味著,結(jié)果是” 以及 “打算”。作形容詞時,“mean” 的意思是什么?看 “一分鐘英語” 視頻,學(xué)習(xí)這個詞的四個常見用法。
1. 動詞 “mean”?可以表示 “(想法、概念或事實的)意思是”。
I don't know the word 'photosynthesis'. What does it mean?
If you want to know what it means, look it up in a dictionary.
2. 動詞 “mean”?可以表示 “意味著,結(jié)果是”。
These numbers mean the experiment was a success.
Her new pay rise means she can afford a better phone.?
3. 動詞 “mean” 可以表示 “打算”,與動詞 “intend” 的含義相近。
Did he mean to write Thursday? I thought the party was Tuesday.
Sorry! I meant to call you earlier but my phone broke yesterday.
4. 形容詞 “mean” 的意思是 “刻薄的,小氣的”。
I'm upset. She said some really mean things.
Don't be mean with your money. I paid for the dinner the last two times we went out!