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[英] [ˈmi:niŋ] [美] [ˈminɪŋ] 生词本

n.

adj.

vt.

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1. N-VAR 意思;意义;含义 The meaning of a word, expression, or gesture is the thing or idea that it refers to or represents and which can be explained using other words. 
  • I hadn't a clue to the meaning of 'activism'...

    我根本不明白 activism 的意思。

  • I became more aware of the symbols and their meanings.

    我进一步理解了这些符号及其意义。

2. N-VAR (言语、书、电影等的)含义,主旨,意图 The meaning of what someone says or of something such as a book or film is the thoughts or ideas that are intended to be expressed by it. 
  • Unsure of the meaning of this remark, Ryle chose to remain silent...

    由于不确定这句话究竟是什么意思,赖尔选择了保持沉默。

  • Her book is not without autobiographical meaning.

    她的书不无为自己作传的意图。

3. N-UNCOUNT (活动、行为等的)意义,价值 If an activity or action has meaning, it has a purpose and is worthwhile. 
  • Art has real meaning when it helps people to understand themselves.

    当艺术有助于人们了解自身的时候才有真正的意义。

  • ...a challenge that gives meaning to life.

    使生活变得有意义的挑战

4. PHRASE (由于缺乏经历、资质等)不理解这个词的含义,不知道什么叫… If you mention something and say that someone doesn't know the meaning of the word, you are emphasizing that they have never experienced the thing mentioned or do not have the quality mentioned. 
  • Don't mention failure when Kevin is around. He doesn't know the meaning of the word.

    凯文在的时候不要提“失败”这个词。他不知道什么叫“失败”。

Noun

1. the message that is intended or expressed or signified;

  • "what is the meaning of this sentence"
  • "the significance of a red traffic light"
  • "the signification of Chinese characters"
  • "the import of his announcement was ambigtuous"

2. the idea that is intended;

  • "What is the meaning of this proverb?"
Adjective

1. rich in significance or implication;

  • "a meaning look"
  • "pregnant with meaning"

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  • 1.意义

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  • 1.(有)意义;称谓;意图
1. At (long) last he knew the meaning of life.
终于,他知道了生命的意义。

来自《简明英汉词典》

2. At last I apprehend ed his meaning.
最后,我理解了他的意思。

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

3. Beg pardon, I didn't quite catch your meaning.
对不起,我没听懂你的意思。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

4. Can you guess the meaning of the word from the context?
你能从上下文猜出那词的意思吗?

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

5. Could you catch her meaning?
你明白她的意思吗?

来自《简明英汉词典》

6. Duff explained his meaning shortly but clearly.
达夫简短但清楚地解释了他的意思。

来自《简明英汉词典》

7. Every word the professor said was freight ed with meaning.
教授的每一句话都是意味深长的。

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

8. Extrovert prefer lively conversation to brood on the meaning of life.
性格外向的人喜欢高谈阔论,而不愿思索人生的意义。

来自《简明英汉词典》

9. He betrayed himself without meaning to.
他无意中露出了马脚。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

10. He extorted a meaning from the word.
他曲解了该词词义。

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

11. He failed to explain his meaning generally.
他未能把自己的意思完全说清楚。

来自《简明英汉词典》

12. He has wrung the words from their true meaning.
他曲解这些字的真正意义。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

13. He looked at me with meaning.
他意味深长地看着我。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

14. He says his life has lost its meaning (for him) since his wife died.
他说妻子死后他的生命就失去了价值。

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

15. He spoke for a long time but his meaning did not come across.
他讲了很久,但没把意思讲明白。

来自《简明英汉词典》

16. He was gifted, on occasion, with a gentle raillery, which almost always concealed a serious meaning.
他一有机会,总爱说一些温和的讥诮言词,但几乎每次都含着严正的意义。

来自《简明英汉词典》

17. Her poor English obscured her meaning.
她的英语差,难以表达自己的意思。

来自《简明英汉词典》

18. His words are pregnant with meaning.
他的言辞富有意义。

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

19. His words had a hidden meaning.
他的话有隐藏的意义。

来自《简明英汉词典》

20. I am afraid I don't understand your meaning.
恐怕我不明白你的意思。

来自《用法词典》