| 释义 |
mean·ing /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ n. | a. | phr.
I n.
1. 意义，意思；含义
the meaning of a word (symbol) 词(符号)的意义
the central meaning of the speech 讲话的中心意思
I listened carefully to grasp his meaning. 我注意地听，以便领会他的意思。
exchange glances with meaning 意味深长地交换眼色
2. 〈古〉用意，意图
What is the meaning of this intrusion? 这样冒冒失失闯入用意何在?
A mischievous meaning was apparent. 恶意是显而易见的。
3. 重要性；价值
He says his life has lost its meaning (for him) since his wife died. 他说自从妻子死后他的生活已失去意义了。
4. 【逻】内涵；外延
5. 有效内容；效力
a law with little meaning 没有什么效力的法律
II a.
1. 意味深长的，富有意味的
a meaning smile (look) 意味深长的一笑(一瞥)
2. 怀有特定意图的
a well-meaning man 善意的人
an ill-meaning remark 用意恶毒的话
phr. not know the meaning of the word 〈口〉好象不知所云，没理解本意 |