一分钟英语

如何使用单词 mean？

内容简介

相信不少英语学习者都学过单词 “mean” 作动词时的含义 “意思是”。比如：“What does this word mean?（这个词是什么意思？）” 动词 “mean” 还可以表示 “意味着，结果是” 以及 “打算”。作形容词时，“mean” 的意思是什么？看 “一分钟英语” 视频，学习这个词的四个常见用法。

用法总结

1. 动词 “mean” 可以表示 “（想法、概念或事实的）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. 动词 “mean” 可以表示 “意味着，结果是”。

These numbers mean the experiment was a success.

Her new pay rise means she can afford a better phone. 

3. 动词 “mean” 可以表示 “打算”，与动词 “intend” 的含义相近。

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. 形容词 “mean” 的意思是 “刻薄的，小气的”。

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!