1 N-VAR 意思;意义;含义 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. 意思;意义;含义
SYN significance, message, explanation, substance
2 N-VAR (言语、书、电影等的)含义,主旨,意图 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. (言语、书、电影等的)含义,主旨,意图
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Unsure of the meaning of this remark, Ryle chose to remain silent. [+ of]
由于不确定这句话究竟是什么意思,赖尔选择了保持沉默。
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Her book is not without autobiographical meaning.
她的书不无为自己作传的意图。
SYN purpose, point, end, idea
3 N-UNCOUNT (活动、行为等的)意义,价值 If an activity or action has meaning, it has a purpose and is worthwhile. (活动、行为等的)意义,价值
SYN force, use, point, effect
4 PHRASE (由于缺乏经历、资质等)不理解这个词的含义,不知道什么叫… If you mention something and say that someone doesn't know the meaning of the word, you are emphasizing that they have never experienced the thing mentioned or do not have the quality mentioned. (由于缺乏经历、资质等)不理解这个词的含义,不知道什么叫… [emphasis]
Word Partnership | Use meaning with: |
N. | meaning of a term, meaning of a word 1 |
ADJ. | literal meaning 1 2 deeper meaning, new meaning, real meaning, true meaning 1 2 3 |
VERB. | explain the meaning of something, understand the meaning of something 1 2 3 |
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