新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

meaningIELTS重点词汇

英 [ˈmiːnɪŋ]

[NOUN]

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NOUN. 名词

meanings
1. [C, U 有变体名词] （语言、行为等的）意思
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.
近义词
significance , sense
双语例句
例：
I hadn't a clue as to the meaning of 'activism'.
我对 activism的意思一无所知。
例：
They should look up the meaning of the word in the dictionary.
他们应该在字典里查一下这个词的意思。
例：
I became more aware of the symbols and their meanings.
我更能理解信号及其意义了。
2. [C, U 有变体名词] 含义
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.
近义词
significance
双语例句
例：
Unsure of the meaning of this remark, Ryle chose to remain silent.
由于对这个评论的含义不确定，赖尔选择了保持沉默。
3. [U 不可数名词] 意义 , 价值
If an activity or action has meaning, it has a purpose and is worthwhile.
双语例句
例：
Art has real meaning when it helps people to understand themselves.
当艺术有助于人们了解自身时，才有真正的价值。

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