ˋminIŋ; ˊmiːniŋ< mean.ing >
[常用字]
<<名词>>
1 意思; 意义
2 含义; 言下之意
The writer's meaning was obscured by his convoluted prose.这个作者的含意因错综复杂的散文体裁而变得含糊不清
3 目标; 意图
"The central meaning of his pontificate is to restore papal authority." (Conor Cruise O'Brien) 他主要的企图在於重掌罗马教皇的职权
4 弦外之音; 内涵
"But who can comprehend the meaning of the voice of the city." (O. Henry) 但有谁能领悟到这个城市的内涵呢?
<<形容词>>
1 意义深远的; 意味深长的
2 (常用於复合字) 打算做┅的
a well-meaning felllow 一个善意的人
ill-meaning intentions 恶意的企图