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!