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meaning meaning ★★★☆☆/mi͟ːnɪŋ/1[N-VAR	可变名词]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. I hadn't a clue to the meaning of 'activism'...我根本不明白 activism 的意思。I became more aware of the symbols and their meanings.我进一步理解了这些符号及其意义。2[N-VAR	可变名词](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. Unsure of the meaning of this remark, Ryle chose to remain silent...由于不确定这句话究竟是什么意思，赖尔选择了保持沉默。Her book is not without autobiographical meaning.她的书不无为自己作传的意图。3[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词](活动、行为等的)意义，价值 If an activity or action has meaning, it has a purpose and is worthwhile. Art has real meaning when it helps people to understand themselves.当艺术有助于人们了解自身的时候才有真正的意义。...a challenge that gives meaning to life.使生活变得有意义的挑战4[PHRASE	短语](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.   [V inflects]  [emphasis]Don't mention failure when Kevin is around. He doesn't know the meaning of the word.凯文在的时候不要提“失败”这个词。他不知道什么叫“失败”。 meaningmean‧ing /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ ●●● S2 W1 noun  Entry menu Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1of a word/sign etc [countable, uncountable] the thing or idea that a word, expression, or sign representsmeaning of I don’t know the precise meaning of the word ‘gleaned’.2ideas in speech/book etc [countable, uncountable] the thoughts or ideas that someone wants you to understand from what they say, do, write etcmeaning of The meaning of her words was clear. We’d lost our jobs.meaning behind She hardly dared to understand the meaning behind his statement.3what’s the meaning of this? spoken used to demand an explanation:  What’s the meaning of this? I asked you to be here an hour ago!4purpose/special quality [uncountable] the quality that makes life, work etc seem to have a purpose or value:  Life seemed to have lost its meaning since Janet’s death. Her studies no longer seemed to have any meaning. For many people it is religion that gives meaning to their existence.5true nature [uncountable] the true nature and importance of somethingmeaning of We seem to have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas.6(not) know the meaning of something to have, or not have, experience and understanding of a particular situation or feeling:  Living in a war zone, the children knew the meaning of fear. Guilty! She doesn’t know the meaning of the word!COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2verbshave a meaning· The same word may have several different meanings.take on a meaning (=begin to have a new meaning)· The word ‘chaos’ has taken on a special scientific meaning.understand the meaning· The pictures help the children understand the meanings of the words.know the meaning· Do you know the meaning of the word ‘paraphrase’?get somebody’s meaning (also take somebody’s meaning British English) (=understand what someone is saying in an indirect way)· He’s not like other people, if you get my meaning.grasp the meaning (=begin to understand the meaning)· She suddenly grasped the meaning of his frantic gestures.carry meaning (also bear a meaning formal) (=have a meaning)· In conversation, even a pause may carry meaning.convey meaning (=express a meaning)· the use of hand signals to convey meaningadjectivesprecise/specific/exact· The term ‘stress’ has a precise meaning to an engineer.a hidden meaning· She felt there was a hidden meaning behind his words.a double meaning (=two meanings at the same time)· Everything he said had a double meaning.the literal meaning· The literal meaning of ‘telephone’ is ‘far-away sound’.the ordinary meaning· They are a 'nuisance' in the ordinary meaning, not the legal meaning, of that word.the figurative/metaphorical meaning (=different from its usual or basic meaning)· The expression has a metaphorical meaning.somebody’s/something’s true meaning· Children understand the true meaning of these words.a symbolic meaning (=representing an idea)· Colours often have symbolic meanings; for example, black signifies grief in Western cultures.THESAURUSSense 2meaning the thoughts or ideas that someone wants you to understand from what they say, do, write etc: · What do you think is the meaning of the poem?the gist the main idea and meaning of something such as an article or a speech: · Read the story quickly first, just to get the gist of it.· I think I understand the gist of what you’re saying.the drift/your drift the main set of ideas involved in something such as an explanation, argument, or account of something – often used when the ideas are not stated directly: · The drift of his letter is that he wants to come back.· I don’t quite follow your drift.the essence the most important meaning of something such as an argument or piece of writing: · The essence of what he is saying is that human character is formed by society.the thrust the most important message of an argument, explanation etc, especially when it consists of a set of connected ideas leading to a final answer or idea: · The overall thrust of her argument is that we need to do more to protect our environment.the substance formal the most important ideas contained in an argument or piece of writing: · The substance of Marx’s views is the same in both of these books.· His article lacks substance  (=there are no interesting or important ideas in it).the implication the meaning of what someone says, writes etc that is not stated directly, but that people are expected to understand: · The implication was that they did not consider Harrison to be trustworthy.

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EWvY2OOeJrZzke7H9W5ufniukXcX+J8ZcUKjNENUEz9DRQuggXmoiRn3JYJmZU0ROEcVmRd9zqu7NGfyG/QIkcjdxo/GpGlp3ozUQYYLkzxArlSjD3ZnREl9PeVg5QZIiHHhxS+SkvOSfgv83zRW7xmYKRA4bUPteuWPtD+nUeioUImfsTfgKOru/iLc6e95pw==             mean·ing              ★                    /        ˈmiːnɪŋ                ;          NAmE                ˈmiːnɪŋ                /                              noun                ,                  adjective                            meaning      meanings                            noun        ★                    of sound/word/sign        声音；文字；信号                    1        ★                  [uncountable                ,         countable          ]                          meaning(of sth)                          the thing or idea that a sound, word, sign, etc. represents            （声音、文字、信号等传递的）意义，意思                                    ◆          What's the meaning of this word?          这个单词的意思是什么？                          ◆          Words often have several meanings.          单词往往有若干个意思。                          ◆          ‘Honesty’? He doesn't            know the meaning of the word!                    “诚实”？他不明白这个词是什么意思！                            of what sb says/does        某人的言行                    2        ★                  [uncountable                ,         countable          ]                          the things or ideas that sb wishes to communicate to you by what they say or do            （想要表达的）意义，意思                                    ◆          I don't quite            get your meaning            (= understand what you mean to say).                    我不太明白你要说的意思。                          ◆          What's the meaning of this? I explicitly told you not to leave the room.          这是什么意思？我明确地告诉过你不要离开这个房间。                            of feeling/experience        情感；经历                    3        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          the real importance of a feeling or experience            真正重要性；价值                                    ◆          With Anna he learned the meaning of love.          通过与安娜相处，他明白了爱意味着什么。                            of book/painting        书籍；绘画                    4        ★                  [uncountable                ,         countable          ]                          the ideas that a writer, artist, etc. wishes to communicate through a book, painting, etc.            （作家或艺术家要表达的）意义，含义，思想                                    ◆          several            layers of meaning                    若干层意义                          ◆          There are, of course, deeper meanings in the poem.          当然，这首诗里还有更深层的含义。                            sense of purpose        追求的目标                    5        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          the quality or sense of purpose that makes you feel that your life is valuable            （人生的）意义，价值，目标                                    ◆          Her life seemed to have lost all meaning.          她的生活似乎已毫无价值。                          ◆          Having a child gave new meaning to their lives.          有了孩子使他们的生活有了新的方向。                                          adjective                    [usually before noun      ]        =                                    meaningful                                     (2          )                                mean·ing              /        ˈmiːnɪŋ                ;          NAmE                ˈmiːnɪŋ                /             meaning[ˈmi:nɪŋ]原型:meaning 是 mean 的现在分词CET4CET6TEM4考研n161325857189430583729213415042NOUN1981688362意义(70%)，含义(20%)，价值(5%)，意味深长的(3%)，重要性(2%)n.意义；含义；意图adj.意味深长的v.意味；意思是（mean的ing形式）

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Collins	meaning ★★★☆☆ /mi͟ːnɪŋ/ 1 [N-VAR 可变名词]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. I hadn't a clue to the meaning of 'activism'... 我根本不明白 activism 的意思。 I became more aware of the symbols and their meanings. 我进一步理解了这些符号及其意义。 2 [N-VAR 可变名词](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. Unsure of the meaning of this remark, Ryle chose to remain silent... 由于不确定这句话究竟是什么意思，赖尔选择了保持沉默。 Her book is not without autobiographical meaning. 她的书不无为自己作传的意图。 3 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](活动、行为等的)意义，价值 If an activity or action has meaning, it has a purpose and is worthwhile. Art has real meaning when it helps people to understand themselves. 当艺术有助于人们了解自身的时候才有真正的意义。 ...a challenge that gives meaning to life. 使生活变得有意义的挑战 4 [PHRASE 短语](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. [V inflects] [emphasis] Don't mention failure when Kevin is around. He doesn't know the meaning of the word. 凯文在的时候不要提“失败”这个词。他不知道什么叫“失败”。
Oxford	mean·ing ★ / ˈmiːnɪŋ ; NAmE ˈmiːnɪŋ / noun , adjective meaning meanings noun ★ of sound/word/sign 声音；文字；信号 1 ★ [uncountable , countable ] meaning(of sth) the thing or idea that a sound, word, sign, etc. represents （声音、文字、信号等传递的）意义，意思 ◆ What's the meaning of this word? 这个单词的意思是什么？ ◆ Words often have several meanings. 单词往往有若干个意思。 ◆ ‘Honesty’? He doesn't know the meaning of the word! “诚实”？他不明白这个词是什么意思！ of what sb says/does 某人的言行 2 ★ [uncountable , countable ] the things or ideas that sb wishes to communicate to you by what they say or do （想要表达的）意义，意思 ◆ I don't quite get your meaning (= understand what you mean to say). 我不太明白你要说的意思。 ◆ What's the meaning of this? I explicitly told you not to leave the room. 这是什么意思？我明确地告诉过你不要离开这个房间。 of feeling/experience 情感；经历 3 ★ [uncountable ] the real importance of a feeling or experience 真正重要性；价值 ◆ With Anna he learned the meaning of love. 通过与安娜相处，他明白了爱意味着什么。 of book/painting 书籍；绘画 4 ★ [uncountable , countable ] the ideas that a writer, artist, etc. wishes to communicate through a book, painting, etc. （作家或艺术家要表达的）意义，含义，思想 ◆ several layers of meaning 若干层意义 ◆ There are, of course, deeper meanings in the poem. 当然，这首诗里还有更深层的含义。 sense of purpose 追求的目标 5 ★ [uncountable ] the quality or sense of purpose that makes you feel that your life is valuable （人生的）意义，价值，目标 ◆ Her life seemed to have lost all meaning. 她的生活似乎已毫无价值。 ◆ Having a child gave new meaning to their lives. 有了孩子使他们的生活有了新的方向。 adjective [usually before noun ] = meaningful (2 ) mean·ing / ˈmiːnɪŋ ; NAmE ˈmiːnɪŋ /
LDC	meaningmean‧ing /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ ●●● S2 W1 noun Entry menu Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1of a word/sign etc [countable, uncountable] the thing or idea that a word, expression, or sign representsmeaning of I don’t know the precise meaning of the word ‘gleaned’.2ideas in speech/book etc [countable, uncountable] the thoughts or ideas that someone wants you to understand from what they say, do, write etcmeaning of The meaning of her words was clear. We’d lost our jobs.meaning behind She hardly dared to understand the meaning behind his statement.3what’s the meaning of this? spoken used to demand an explanation: What’s the meaning of this? I asked you to be here an hour ago!4purpose/special quality [uncountable] the quality that makes life, work etc seem to have a purpose or value: Life seemed to have lost its meaning since Janet’s death. Her studies no longer seemed to have any meaning. For many people it is religion that gives meaning to their existence.5true nature [uncountable] the true nature and importance of somethingmeaning of We seem to have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas.6(not) know the meaning of something to have, or not have, experience and understanding of a particular situation or feeling: Living in a war zone, the children knew the meaning of fear. Guilty! She doesn’t know the meaning of the word!COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2verbshave a meaning· The same word may have several different meanings.take on a meaning (=begin to have a new meaning)· The word ‘chaos’ has taken on a special scientific meaning.understand the meaning· The pictures help the children understand the meanings of the words.know the meaning· Do you know the meaning of the word ‘paraphrase’?get somebody’s meaning (also take somebody’s meaning British English) (=understand what someone is saying in an indirect way)· He’s not like other people, if you get my meaning.grasp the meaning (=begin to understand the meaning)· She suddenly grasped the meaning of his frantic gestures.carry meaning (also bear a meaning formal) (=have a meaning)· In conversation, even a pause may carry meaning.convey meaning (=express a meaning)· the use of hand signals to convey meaningadjectivesprecise/specific/exact· The term ‘stress’ has a precise meaning to an engineer.a hidden meaning· She felt there was a hidden meaning behind his words.a double meaning (=two meanings at the same time)· Everything he said had a double meaning.the literal meaning· The literal meaning of ‘telephone’ is ‘far-away sound’.the ordinary meaning· They are a 'nuisance' in the ordinary meaning, not the legal meaning, of that word.the figurative/metaphorical meaning (=different from its usual or basic meaning)· The expression has a metaphorical meaning.somebody’s/something’s true meaning· Children understand the true meaning of these words.a symbolic meaning (=representing an idea)· Colours often have symbolic meanings; for example, black signifies grief in Western cultures.THESAURUSSense 2meaning the thoughts or ideas that someone wants you to understand from what they say, do, write etc: · What do you think is the meaning of the poem?the gist the main idea and meaning of something such as an article or a speech: · Read the story quickly first, just to get the gist of it.· I think I understand the gist of what you’re saying.the drift/your drift the main set of ideas involved in something such as an explanation, argument, or account of something – often used when the ideas are not stated directly: · The drift of his letter is that he wants to come back.· I don’t quite follow your drift.the essence the most important meaning of something such as an argument or piece of writing: · The essence of what he is saying is that human character is formed by society.the thrust the most important message of an argument, explanation etc, especially when it consists of a set of connected ideas leading to a final answer or idea: · The overall thrust of her argument is that we need to do more to protect our environment.the substance formal the most important ideas contained in an argument or piece of writing: · The substance of Marx’s views is the same in both of these books.· His article lacks substance (=there are no interesting or important ideas in it).the implication the meaning of what someone says, writes etc that is not stated directly, but that people are expected to understand: · The implication was that they did not consider Harrison to be trustworthy.
WDF	meaning [ˈmi:nɪŋ] 原型:meaning 是 mean 的现在分词 CET4CET6TEM4考研 n1613 25857 1894 3058 3729 2134 15042 NOUN1981 688362 意义(70%)，含义(20%)，价值(5%)，意味深长的(3%)，重要性(2%) n.意义；含义；意图 adj.意味深长的 v.意味；意思是（mean的ing形式）

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