mean
名詞
定義 mean 名詞
mathematics(数学)
- Singular(单数)mathematics(数学)specialized(专业)
the average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers together and dividing by the total count of numbers.
（数学上的）平均数；平均值
The mean of the numbers 5, 4, 10, and 15 is 8.5.
数字5、4、10和15的平均值是8.5。
To get the mean, add all the values together and then divide by the total number of values.
要得到平均值，先将所有数值相加，然后除以数值的总数。
The mean for this set of data is 25.
这组数据的平均值是25。
balance(平衡)
- Singular(单数)formal(正式)
a middle point between two extremes; a moderate position or quality.
中间；中庸；适度
We need to find a mean level of difficulty for the exam questions, one that's neither too hard nor too easy.
我们需要找到一个适中的考试难度，既不太难也不太容易。
It’s important to strike a mean between being radical and being conservative.
在激进和保守之间找到中庸之道很重要。
The company strives to find a mean between tradition and innovation.
公司努力在传统和创新之间找到平衡点。
動詞
定義 mean 動詞
express(表达)
- A2Transitive(及物动词)
to represent or express a particular idea, thought, or fact.
意思是；意味着
What does this symbol mean?
这个符号是什么意思？
This outcome means we need to adjust our strategy.
这个结果意味着我们需要调整策略。
Could you clarify what you mean by that sentence?
你能解释一下你那句话的意思吗？
- Transitive(及物动词)
used to emphasize the truth or seriousness of what you are saying.
确实；真的
I need you to do it now, and I mean now.
我需要你现在就做，我是说现在。
I need a response right away, and I mean it.
我需要立即得到回应，我是认真的。
We have to finish this work by tomorrow, and I mean it.
我们必须在明天之前完成这项工作，我是认真的。
result(结果)
- B1Transitive(及物动词)
to have a particular result or consequence.
意味着；导致
Improving efficiency will mean higher productivity.
提高效率将意味着更高的生产力。
The new policy means everyone must follow the new rules.
新政策意味着每个人都必须遵守新规则。
The success of this investment will mean that the company will expand.
这项投资的成功将意味着公司会扩展。
intention(意图)
- B1Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
to have a particular intention or purpose.
打算；有...的意图
I didn't mean to upset you, I'm very sorry.
我并不是有意让你难过，非常抱歉。
This report is meant to illustrate the situation.
这份报告旨在说明情况。
They had been meaning to travel this weekend.
他们本来打算这个周末去旅行。
importance(重要性)
- B1Transitive(及物动词)
to be important or significant to someone, often emotionally.
对…具有意义；对…有重要影响
This gift is small, but it means a lot to me.
这个礼物很小，但对我来说意义重大。
Family means everything to him.
家庭对他来说意味著一切。
This award means a great deal to her.
这个奖项对她来说意义重大。
片語 mean 動詞
- be meant to do sth
To be intended or expected to do something; to have a particular purpose or function.
应该
• This app is meant to make it easier for users to track their progress.
这个应用程序旨在让用户更容易追踪他们的进度。
形容詞
定義 mean 形容詞
stingy(吝啬)
- B2
unwilling to spend money or share things.
吝啬的；小气的
He is too mean to buy me a coffee.
他太小气了，连一杯咖啡都不愿意请我。
This company is very mean with employee benefits.
这家公司对员工福利非常吝啬。
Don’t be so mean to yourself, you need to reward yourself once in a while.
不要对自己这么吝啬，你需要偶尔奖励一下自己。
unkind(不友善)
- B2
unkind or cruel in behavior or attitude.
刻薄的；不友善的
Don’t be so mean to your sister!
不要对你妹妹这么刻薄！
Why do you have to say such mean things?
你为什么要说这么刻薄的话？
They were very mean to the new employees.
他们对新员工非常刻薄。
threatening(威胁)
looking or sounding frightening and possibly violent.
凶恶的；具威胁性的
A mean-looking group of rioters gathered on the street.
一群看起来很凶恶的暴徒聚集在街上。
The restaurant is located in a mean part of town.
这家餐厅位于城镇中一个危险的地区。
That dog looks mean; I don’t dare to go near it.
那只狗看起来很凶；我不敢靠近它。
excellent(优秀)
- Before noun(前置形容词)informal(非正式)
very skilled or excellent.
极好的；出色的
She's a mean basketball player.
她是个很厉害的篮球选手。
He’s a mean guitar player.
他是个很棒的吉他手。
She’s a mean cook.
她是个很出色的厨师。
low quality(低品质)
- Before noun(前置形容词)informal(非正式)
poor, dirty, and of low quality.
简陋的；破旧的；低劣的
They grew up in the mean streets.
他们在破旧的街道上长大。
He comes from a mean background.
他出身于贫困的家庭。
She lives in a mean little apartment.
她住在一间简陋的小公寓里。
mathematics(数学)
- C2Before noun(前置形容词)mathematics(数学)specialized(专业)
a number that is an average of other numbers.
（数值）平均的
a mean average
一个平均数
Their mean age was 25.
他们的平均年龄是25岁。
The mean temperature for this study is 20 degrees.
这项研究的平均温度是20度。
成語
- I mean
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。
- mean well
To have good intentions or a desire to be helpful, even if the result of your actions may be unhelpful or cause problems.
出身炳是好的，但事实上可能劉忙。
• She meant well, but she ended up making a mess of things.
她的本意是好的，但结果却把事情搞砸了。
- mean business
To be very serious and determined to do something.
真的，认真的
• When he started going to the gym at six every morning, I realized he meant business.
当他开始每天早上六点去健身房时，我意识到他是认真的。
- What do you mean?
An expression used to indicate annoyance or disagreement with what has been said.
（表示恼怒或不同意）你这是什么意思？
• What do you mean I didn't try hard enough? I've been working late every day.
你是说我不够努力吗？我每天都工作到很晚。
- no mean achievement/feat
A significant accomplishment or feat that is not easy to achieve.
一项卓越的成就或壮举，并非易事。
• Completing this complex project in such a short time is no mean achievement.
在如此短的时间内完成这个复杂的项目，这绝非易事。
- be meant for each other
This idiom describes two people who are perfectly suited to each other as romantic partners, suggesting an ideal match.
天生一对
• They were drawn to each other the first time they met; it felt like they were meant for each other.
他们第一次见面就互相吸引；感觉他们天生一对。
- (do you) see what I mean?
Used to inquire whether the listener understands the point being made.
明白我的意思吗？
• You have to hold this button down first, then you can turn the handle—do you see what I mean?
你必须先按住这个按钮，然后才能转动把手——你明白我的意思吗？
- what do you mean?
An expression used to indicate annoyance or disagreement with what someone has just said.
（表示恼怒或不同意）你是什么意思？
• What do you mean by saying that? Are you implying I should take the blame?
你这么说是什么意思？你是暗示我应该承担责任吗？
- no mean something
Used to indicate that someone is highly skilled or proficient at a particular activity.
相当了得
• She is no mean pianist.
她是一位非常出色的钢琴家。