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mean adj.
⇨ mean 1 (a mean thing to do) ⇨ mean 2 (mean with money)mean verb
⇨ mean 1 (What does this sentence mean?) ⇨ mean 2 (What do you mean by that remark?) ⇨ mean 3 (This new order will mean working overtime.) ⇨ design 2 (His father meant him to be an engineer.) ⇨ intend (I didn't mean to hurt you.)mean1

adjective

 a mean thing to do 這麽做不厚道mean with money 用錢很吝啬mean ♦︎ nasty ♦︎ unkind ♦︎ obnoxious ♦︎ objectionable ♦︎ hurtful ♦︎ unpleasantThese words all describe people not being kind. 這些詞均表示刻薄的、不友好的。SYNONYM SCALE 詞義標尺 下圖顯示這些詞所表達不友好的程度
unkind➔mean➔obnoxious
objectionablenasty
unpleasanthurtful
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be mean / nasty / unkind / obnoxious / objectionable / hurtful / unpleasant to sb◆to be mean / nasty about sb◆to be mean / nasty / unkind of sb (to do sth)◆to be mean / nasty / unkind to do sth◆a mean / a nasty / an unkind / a hurtful thing to say / do◆a nasty / an unkind / a hurtful remark◆a nasty / an obnoxious / an unpleasant little man◆very mean / nasty / unkind / objectionable / hurtful / unpleasant◆really mean / nasty / obnoxious / objectionable / unpleasant◆rather mean / nasty / unkind / hurtful / unpleasant■ mean (rather informal, especially spoken) not kind, for example by not letting sb have or do sth 刻薄的；不厚道的◆Don't be so mean to your little brother!别對你弟弟那麽刻薄！◆I thought it was really mean of him not to let her use the car.他不讓她用車，我覺得這真是太不近人情了。◆He has a mean streak in him (= an unpleasant side to his character).他生性有點兒刻薄。OPP generous ⇨ kind adj. ■ nasty (rather informal, especially spoken) not kind, especially in what you say to or about sb else （尤指言辭）不友好的，惡意的；說别人壞話的◆She's always making nasty remarks about people.她總是說别人的壞話。◆She was nasty about (= said nasty things about) everyone.她對什麽人都沒有好話。◆He has a nasty temper.他脾氣很壞。OPP nice ⇨ nice 2 ■ unkind not kind or friendly 不厚道的；不友善的；刻薄的◆He was never actually unkind to them.其實他從沒有對他們不好。◆It would be unkind to go without him.甩掉他那就太不夠朋友了。◆She never said anything unkind about anyone.她從未說過任何人的壞話。ⓘ Unkind is often used as a softer way of saying mean or nasty. * unkind常用作mean或nasty的較溫和的說法。 OPP kind ⇨ kind adj.   see also cruel ⇨ cruel ▸ unkindly

adverb

◆I'm sure it wasn't meant unkindly.我肯定那沒有惡意。■ obnoxious əbˈnɒkʃəs; NAmE əbˈnɑːkʃəsextremely unpleasant, especially in a way that is offensive or unkind 令人反感的；極討厭的；可憎的◆What an obnoxious little man!多麽可惡的卑鄙小人！■ objectionable əbˈdʒekʃənəbl (rather formal) (especially of people and their behaviour or attitudes) unpleasant or offensive （尤指人、行爲或態度）令人不快的，令人反感的，討厭的◆His views on race are quite objectionable.他對種族問題的看法令人十分反感。■ hurtful (especially of things sb says or writes) unkind and making you feel upset and offended （尤指言語或文章）傷感情的，尖銳刻薄的◆I cannot forget the hurtful things he said.我無法忘記他說的那些傷感情的話。  see also hurt ⇨ distress noun , hurt ⇨ hurt verb 1 ■ unpleasant (rather formal) not kind, friendly or polite 不友善的；不客氣的；不禮貌的◆He was very unpleasant to me.他對我很兇。◆She said some very unpleasant things about you.她說了你一些很難聽的話。ⓘ Unpleasant suggests that sb is being rude or saying insulting things. * unpleasant表示某人粗魯無禮或出言不遜。 OPP pleasant ⇨ friendly 1 mean1

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 What does this sentence mean? 這個句子是什麽意思？What do you mean by that remark? 你說那話是什麽意思？This new order will mean working overtime. 這新訂單一來，我們就得加班加點。  ➡ See also the entry for suggest 另見suggest條mean ♦︎ mark ♦︎ signal ♦︎ signify ♦︎ denoteThese words all mean to be a sign that sth exists or is likely to happen. 這些詞均表示表明、預示。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to mean / signify sth to sb◆to mean / signify that...◆to mean / mark / signal / signify / denote a change in sth◆to mean / mark / signal / signify / denote the beginning / start / arrival / end of sth◆to clearly mean / mark / signal / signify / denote sth■ mean (meant, meant) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用於進行時) to have sth as a meaning; to be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen 表示⋯的意思；是⋯的迹象；表明；預示◆What does this sentence mean?這個句子是什麽意思？◆What is meant by 'batch processing'?“批處理”是什麽意思？◆Does the name 'David Berwick' mean anything to you (= do you know who he is)?你知道戴維•貝裏克是誰嗎？◆The flashing light means (that) you must stop.閃爍的燈光表示你必須停下。◆Mr President, does this mean an end to the current conflict?總統先生，這是否表示當前的沖突結束了呢？■ mark [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用於進行時) (especially written, journalism 新聞) to be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen 是⋯的迹象；表明；預示◆The agreement marks a new phase in international relations.該協議標志着國際關系新時期的到來。■ signal (-ll-, NAmE -l-) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用於進行時) (rather formal, especially written, journalism 新聞) to be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen 是⋯的迹象；表明；預示◆The scandal surely signals the end of his political career.毫無疑問，這樁醜聞預示他的政治生涯就此結束。NOTE 辨析 Mean, mark or signal?These words can all mean 'be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen': mean is used most frequently in spoken English, but mark and signal are used more frequently in this meaning in written English, especially in journalism. 這些詞均可表示“是⋯的迹象、表明、預示”。mean最常用於口語，mark和signal表達此義時較常用於書面語，尤用於新聞報道。■ signify ˈsɪgnɪfaɪ [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用於進行時) (rather formal) to be a sign of sth; to have a particular meaning 表示；說明；意指◆This decision signified a radical change in their policies.這個決定表明他們的政策發生了根本的變化。◆This mark signifies that the products conform to an approved standard.這個標志說明這些産品符合認可的標準。■ denote dɪˈnəʊt; NAmE dɪˈnoʊt [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用於進行時) (formal) to be a sign of sth; to have a particular meaning 表示；說明；意指◆A very high temperature often denotes a serious illness.高燒往往表明病得很重。NOTE 辨析 Signal, signify or denote? Signal suggests that sth makes people realize sth; signify and denote usually suggest that one thing has a particular meaning, especially an official or accepted meaning. * signal意味着某物使人意識到什麽；signify和denote通常指某物有特定的含義，尤其是官方或認可的含義◆The white belt signifies / denotes that he's an absolute beginner.白腰帶表示他完全是個新手。However, signify can suggest a more complicated meaning than denote, including the ideas suggested by a word or expression. 不過，signify可表示比denote更爲複雜的含義，包括詞或短語所暗含的意義◆What does the term 'patrician' signify (= what does it mean and what might it suggest)?“貴族”一詞有什麽含義？◆The Hebrew term used here simply denotes a young girl (= it does not mean or suggest anything more than that).此處的希伯來詞語僅僅是“年輕女孩”的意思。 mean2

verb

 What does this sentence mean? 這個句子是什麽意思？What do you mean by that remark? 你說那話是什麽意思？This new order will mean working overtime. 這新訂單一來，我們就得加班加點。mean ♦︎ suggest ♦︎ hint ♦︎ imply ♦︎ intend ♦︎ what sb is getting/driving at ♦︎ insinuateThese words all mean to intend to say sth, or to say sth in an indirect way. 這些詞均表示本意是、暗示、意指。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to mean / intend sth by / as sth◆to mean / suggest / hint / imply / insinuate that...◆to suggest / imply agreement / acceptance◆to suggest / imply an intention◆to seem / appear to mean / suggest / hint / imply sth◆to (not) mean / intend to suggest / imply sth◆to suggest / hint / imply sth clearly / strongly■ mean (meant, meant) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用於進行時) (especially spoken) to intend to say sth on a particular occasion 意思是；本意是◆What did he mean by that remark?他說那話是什麽意思？◆'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean?(= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)'“也許我們應該試一試别的方法。”“什麽意思？”◆What do you mean, you thought I wouldn't mind?(= of course I mind and I am very angry.) 你這是什麽意思，你以爲我會不在意嗎？◆I know what you mean (= I understand and feel sympathy). I hated learning to drive too.我明白你的意思。我也不願學開車。◆I see what you mean (= I understand although I may not agree), but I still think it's worth trying.我知道你是什麽意思，但我仍然認爲那值得一試。◆'But Pete doesn't know we're here!' 'That's what I mean!(= that's what I have been trying to tell you.)'“可是皮特不知道我們在這兒呀！”“我就是這個意思嘛！”◆Did he mean (that) he was dissatisfied with our service?他是不是表示對我們的服務不滿意？◆You mean (= are you telling me) we have to start all over again?你是不是說我們得從頭再來一遍？■ suggest [transitive] (used especially in negative statements and questions 尤用於否定陳述和疑問句) to state an opinion indirectly 暗示；言下之意是說◆Are you suggesting (that) I'm lazy?你言下之意是說我懶？◆I would never suggest such a thing.我根本不會有這樣的意思。  see also suggestion ⇨ suggestion ■ hint [intransitive, transitive] to suggest that sth might be true without saying so directly 暗示；透露；示意◆What are you hinting at?你在暗示什麽？◆They hinted (that) there might be more job losses.他們暗示說可能會有更多人失業。   see also hint ⇨ suggestion noun NOTE 辨析 Suggest or hint?People use suggest especially in questions to ask sb if they feel or think sth, or in negative statements to deny that they do. Hint is used when people give facts or talk about possibilities in an indirect way. * suggest尤用於疑問句中詢問某人是否有某種感受或想法，或用於否定陳述中對某種感受或想法加以否認。hint表示以間接的方式說出事實或討論可能性。■ imply ɪmˈplaɪ [transitive] (rather formal) to suggest that sth is true or that you feel or think sth, without saying so directly 含有⋯的意思；暗示；暗指◆His silence seemed to imply agreement.他的沉默似乎暗示着同意。◆I disliked the implied criticism in his voice.我討厭他暗含批評的口吻。■ intend [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用於進行時) (rather formal) to plan that sth should have a particular meaning 意指◆What exactly did you intend by that remark?你那句話到底想說什麽？◆He intended it as a joke.他只想開個玩笑。■ what sb is ˈgetting at■ what sb is ˈdriving at

idiom

 (informal, spoken) the thing that sb is trying to say or suggest 某人的用意；某人話中的意思◆I'm partly to blame? What exactly are you getting at?我應負部分責任？你究竟是什麽意思？■ insinuate ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt [transitive] (rather formal, disapproving) to suggest that sth unpleasant is true, without saying so directly 暗示，拐彎抹角地指出（不快的事）◆The article insinuated that he was having an affair with his friend's wife.文章含沙射影地點出他和朋友的妻子有染。◆What are you trying to insinuate?你拐彎抹角想說什麽？mean3

verb

 What does this sentence mean? 這個句子是什麽意思？What do you mean by that remark? 你說那話是什麽意思？This new order will mean working overtime. 這新訂單一來，我們就得加班加點。mean ♦︎ involve ♦︎ entail ♦︎ imply ♦︎ necessitate ♦︎ spellThese words all mean to have sth as a necessary or likely part or result. 這些詞均表示意味着、包含、需要。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sth means / implies that...◆sth means / involves / entails / implies / necessitates a / an increase / reduction◆sth involves / entails / implies risk◆sth usually / inevitably / necessarily / actually means / involves / entails / implies sth◆sth ordinarily / typically means / involves sth■ mean (meant, meant) [transitive](of an action or situation) to have sth as a result or a likely result （行爲或狀況）産生⋯結果，意味着◆Spending too much now will mean a shortage of cash next year.現在花銷太多就意味着明年現金短缺。◆Do you have any idea what it means to be poor?你知不知道貧窮意味着什麽？◆We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves.我們得要精打細算，可那也不是說我們就不能過得快樂。◆This new order will mean working overtime.這新訂單一來，我們就得加班加點。■ involve [transitive] (especially written) (of an action or situation) to have sth as a necessary or important part （行爲或狀況）包含，需要，帶有◆Any investment involves an element of risk.任何投資都有一定的風險。◆Many of the crimes involved drugs.許多罪案都與毒品有關。◆The test will involve answering questions about a photograph.考試的内容將包括看圖答題。■ entail ɪnˈteɪl [transitive] (rather formal, especially written) to involve sth that cannot be avoided, especially in order to achieve sth 牽涉，需要，使必要（尤指爲了達成某事）◆The job entails a lot of hard work.這工作需要付出大量艱苦的努力。◆The girls learn exactly what is entailed in caring for a newborn baby.姑娘們學的正是怎樣照顧新生兒。◆It will entail driving a long distance every day.這意味着每天都要長途駕駛。NOTE 辨析 Involve or entail?In many cases you can use either word. 在許多情況下這兩個詞可以通用◆The job involves / entails a lot of hard work.這工作需要付出大量艱苦的努力。◆to involve / entail answering questions / driving a long distance / loss / rejection / destruction / cost / risk包括回答一些問題；需要長途駕駛；造成損失；遭到拒絕；造成破壞；産生費用；包含風險However, a problem might involve an aspect, such as drugs or violence, that is not necessary to achieve sth, but defines the nature of the problem. Entail cannot be used in this way. 不過，involve可指問題涉及某一方面，如跟drug或violence搭配，這界定了問題的性質，而非問題的成因。entail沒有這種用法◆Many of the crimes entailed drugs/violence. ■ imply ɪmˈplaɪ [transitive] (rather formal, especially written) (of an idea or action) to make sth necessary in order to be successful （思想或行爲）必然包含，使有必要◆The project implies an enormous investment in training.這個項目需要投入巨額的培訓費。◆Sustainable development implies a long-term perspective.可持續發展需要有長遠眼光。▸ implication ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn

noun

 [countable, usually plural] ◆The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside.這個地點的開發將會影響周圍的鄉村。◆They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions.他們沒有考慮到自己的行爲會産生更廣泛的影響。■ necessitate nəˈsesɪteɪt [transitive] (formal) (of an event or situation) to make sth necessary （事件或狀況）使成爲必要◆Recent financial scandals have necessitated changes in parliamentary procedures.最近的金融醜聞使得議會程序必須改革。◆Increased traffic necessitated widening the road.交通量增大了，道路需要拓寬。  see also necessary ⇨ necessary , necessity ⇨ need noun ■ spell (spelt, spelt or spelled, spelled) [transitive](of an event) to have sth, usually sth bad, as a result （事件）招致，意味着（通常是壞事）◆The crop failure spelt disaster for many farmers.對許多農民來說，莊稼歉收意味着災難。◆This defeat spelt the end of his hopes of winning the title again.這場失利使他再次奪冠的希望破滅了。mean2

adjective

 a mean thing to do 這麽做不厚道mean with money 用錢很吝啬mean ♦︎ frugal ♦︎ cheap ♦︎ thrifty ♦︎ stingyThese words all describe sb who is not willing to give or share things, especially money. 這些詞均表示吝啬的、小氣的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆mean / frugal / stingy with sth■ mean (BrE, disapproving) not willing to give or share things, especially money; given unwillingly and in small quantities 吝啬的；小氣的；給得不多的◆They were too mean to buy the kids proper beds.他們太小氣了，連像樣的床都不給孩子買。◆Don't be so mean with the chocolate sauce.别那麽舍不得放巧克力醬。◆It was difficult to manage the department on such a mean budget.預算這麽緊，管理這個部門不容易。OPP generous ⇨ generous ■ frugal ˈfruːgl using only as much money or food as is necessary （對金錢、食物等）節約的，節儉的◆The monks lead a frugal existence in their isolated monastery.那些僧侶在偏遠的寺院裏過着儉樸的生活。■ cheap (NAmE, informal, disapproving) not willing to spend money 小氣的；摳門兒的◆Don't be so cheap!别這麽小氣！◆She was just too cheap to buy a real present.她就是太摳門兒了，舍不得買一件像樣的禮物。■ thrifty (approving) careful about spending money; not wasting things 節約的；節儉的◆He was brought up to be thrifty and never to get into debt.他從小就被教導勤儉節約，絕不欠債。■ stingy ˈstɪndʒi (informal, disapproving) mean 吝啬的；小氣的；給得不多的◆Don't be so stingy with the cream!别那麽舍不得放奶油！◆It was a stingy offer and he turned it down.報價很小氣，他回絕了。NOTE 辨析 Mean, cheap or stingy?The main differences between these words are in geography and register. Mean is British, stingy is informal and cheap is American and informal. Mean and stingy can describe a person or an amount of money, but cheap can only describe a person. 這些詞的主要區别在於使用的地域和語體風格。mean用於英式英語，stingy是非正式用語，cheap用於美式英語，也是非正式用語。mean和stingy可描述人或一定數額的錢，但cheap只可描述人。

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