I mean to sayEXPLAINused when adding a reason or explanation for something you have just said, especially something you feel strongly about 我意思是说〔用以对自己刚刚说的话补充理由或解释,尤其是对有强烈看法的事情〕 Of course she wants to see the children – I mean to say, it’s only natural isn’t it? 她当然是想见孩子的,我的意思是说,这不过是人之常情,对吧?
I mean to say• Well the first main stop light you hit I guess is what I mean to say.• Well, I mean to say, I've got total admiration for the way you chaps work.• Good ... Dorothy, I meant to say on Sunday how wonderful the flowers looked.• Really, I mean to say, Stevens.
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