Definition
- A2
Used to clarify or amend a previous statement, or to provide additional information.
我的意思是
I really like this dress—I mean, I love the color.
我真的很喜欢这件连衣裙——我的意思是，我喜欢这个颜色。
He is very good at his job—I mean, he is more diligent than anyone.
他的工作表现非常好——我的意思是，他比任何人都勤奋。
I think we should leave earlier, I mean, before the traffic gets too bad.
我想我们应该早点出发，我的意思是，在交通变得非常糟糕之前。
Used as a preface to introduce or continue one's statement.
我是说
I mean, I'm not sure if I can do it.
我是说，我不确定我是否能做到。
I mean, it doesn't really matter.
我是说，这真的不重要。
I mean, I think we should try again.
我是说，我认为我们应该再试一次。