message
noun
Definitions of message noun
information(信息)
- A1Countable(可数名词)
A brief piece of information conveyed to someone when direct communication is not possible.
留言；信息
If I am unavailable when you call, please leave a message.
如果你打电话时我不在，请留言。
I received a message indicating she would be arriving late.
我收到一条消息，说她会晚到。
Please ensure you leave your contact information in the voicemail.
请确保你在语音信箱中留下你的联系信息。
idea(概念)
- B2Countable(可数名词)
The central theme or idea within a book, film, or play, or a concept one aims to communicate.
主题；主旨
This film conveys the message that all individuals are equal, regardless of wealth.
这部电影传达了一个信息：所有人都是平等的，无论财富多少。
We need to deliver a clear message: this behavior is unacceptable.
我们需要传达一个明确的信息：这种行为是不可接受的。
The message of this advertisement is to encourage people to conserve water.
这则广告的信息是鼓励人们节约用水。
Phrases of message noun
- get the message
To understand an indirect hint or suggestion, often without explicit communication.
心领神会
• I've turned him down several times now, he should get the message.
我已经拒绝他好几次了，他应该明白我的意思了。
- get the message across
to successfully communicate an idea or information so that it is understood by others.
使人明白
• We need to get the message across that too much sun exposure is dangerous.
我们需要让大家明白过度曝晒阳光是很危险的。
verb
Definitions of message verb
- Transitive(及物动词)
To send a brief message to someone using a mobile phone or computer.
发信息
I messaged him yesterday, but he hasn’t replied.
我昨天发消息给他，但他还没回复。
If you need any help, you can message me.
如果你需要任何帮助，可以发消息给我。
She messaged me to say that she would be late.
她发消息跟我说她会迟到。