1N-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. 意思;意义;含义
I hadn't a clue to the meaning of 'activism'. [+ of]
我根本不明白 activism 的意思。
I became more aware of the symbols and their meanings.
2N-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. (言语、书、电影等的)含义,主旨,意图
Unsure of the meaning of this remark, Ryle chose to remain silent. [+ of]
4PHRASE (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. (由于缺乏经历、资质等)不理解这个词的含义,不知道什么叫… [emphasis]
Don't mention failure when Kevin is around. He doesn't know the meaning of the word.