新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

meaning

英  [ˈmiːnɪŋ]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • meanings

    1[C, U 有变体名词] (语言、行为等的)意思

    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.

    近义词

    significance , sense

    双语例句

    例:

    I hadn't a clue as to the meaning of 'activism'.

    我对 activism的意思一无所知。

    例:

    They should look up the meaning of the word in the dictionary.

    他们应该在字典里查一下这个词的意思。

    例:

    I became more aware of the symbols and their meanings.

    我更能理解信号及其意义了。

    2[C, U 有变体名词] 含义

    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.

    近义词

    significance

    双语例句

    例:

    Unsure of the meaning of this remark, Ryle chose to remain silent.

    由于对这个评论的含义不确定,赖尔选择了保持沉默。

    3[U 不可数名词] 意义 , 价值

    If an activity or action has meaning, it has a purpose and is worthwhile.

    双语例句

    例:

    Art has real meaning when it helps people to understand themselves.

    当艺术有助于人们了解自身时,才有真正的价值。

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