单词 | I mean |
释义 | I meanI mean a) EXPLAINused when explaining or giving an example of something, or when pausing to think about what you are going to say next 我的意思是〔用于解释或举例,或停下来考虑接着说什么时〕 You’re more of an expert than me. I mean, you’ve got all that experience. 你比我更专业,我是说,你有那么丰富的经验。 It’s just not right. I mean, it’s unfair isn’t it? 这就是不对。我是说这不公平,你说呢? b) CORRECTused to quickly correct something you have just said 我是说〔用以马上纠正刚说过的话〕 She plays the violin, I mean the viola, really well. 她小提琴——我是说中提琴——拉得确实好。 Examples from the Corpus I mean• Very few people have a career of great longevity, constancy and consistency in films. I mean a real career.• So she said OEAll right, sir. I mean Charles.• Ted seems kind of lazy. I mean, he never offers to help and he just lies in front of the TV.• My father was a heavy drinker, I mean, he used to drink a quart of scotch a day.• I mean, he was nice and everything, but I just didn't find him attractive.• I, I mean I need it.• I'm afraid I can't help you. What I mean is that I'm not a detective, and I don't solve crimes.• I just bought some apricots, no, I mean peaches.• What is she, I mean, she knows it turns me on.• I was never a political animal. I mean the Journalists had that sort of job to do.• If there is a next time I mean to win. → I mean at mean1(SPOKEN SECT) |
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