一日一词：mean的几种词性和含义

mean v (meant, meant)

①表示…的意思,意思是(说) 意味着

You know what I mean，I want to buy her something really special. 我想给她买个真正特别的东西，你明白我的意思吧。

(2015浙江书面表达)

Sometimes giving up a little can mean getting more.

有时放弃一点点可能意味着得到更多。

Her children mean the world to her. 孩子就是她的一切。

②意欲;打算

How did she mean by leaving so early? 她为什么这么早就走了?

I've been meaning to ask you if you want to come for a meal next week. 我一直想要问你，下个星期你来不来吃顿饭。

I didn’ t mean you to read the letter.我没打算让你看这封信。

★ be meant to be被普遍认为是

The restaurant is meant to be excellent、大家都说这家饭店很棒。

③ mean adj吝啬的;小气的（反 generous）卑鄙的;刻薄的

He has always been mean with his money. 他总是花钱小气。

It is mean to speak ill of others.说别人坏话是卑鄙的行为。

★易混词：meaning n 意思;含义:

This word has many meanings.这个单词有多种意思。

★易混词means （单复数同形）手段;方法。

a means of transportation交通工具

（2017江苏书面表达）Watching films is regarded as a good means of entertainment.

看电影被视为一种很好的娱乐方式。

by all means尽一切办法;务必;表示答应

by means of 借助;依靠

by no means/ not by any means决不，一点也不

（2011年陕西卷）Punishment is by no means a wise choice to help students grow up mentally and physically.惩罚绝对不是帮助学生身心成长的明智选择。