一分鐘英語(yǔ)
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如何使用單詞 mean？
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內(nèi)容簡(jiǎn)介
相信不少英語(yǔ)學(xué)習(xí)者都學(xué)過(guò)單詞 “mean” 作動(dòng)詞時(shí)的含義 “意思是”。比如：“What does this word mean?（這個(gè)詞是什么意思？）” 動(dòng)詞 “mean” 還可以表示 “意味著，結(jié)果是” 以及 “打算”。作形容詞時(shí)，“mean” 的意思是什么？看 “一分鐘英語(yǔ)” 視頻，學(xué)習(xí)這個(gè)詞的四個(gè)常見用法。
用法總結(jié)
1. 動(dòng)詞 “mean”?可以表示 “（想法、概念或事實(shí)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(dòng)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(dòng)詞 “mean” 可以表示 “打算”，與動(dòng)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!
