means_翻译词典

牛津词典

noun

【不规则形式】pl. means

1

方式；方法；途径
an action, an object or a system by which a result is achieved; a way of achieving or doing sth

Television is an effective means of communication.

电视是一种有效的通信手段。

Is there any means of contacting him?

有没有什么办法和他取得联系？

Have you any means of identification ?

你有没有任何身份证件？

We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport .

我们需要赶往伦敦，但却没有任何交通工具。

2

财富；钱财
the money that a person has

People should pay according to their means .

人们应该按照各自的负担能力来消费。

He doesn't have the means to support a wife and child.

他无钱养活妻小。

Private school fees are beyond the means of most people (= more than they can afford).

私立学校的费用是大多数人无力支付的。

Are the monthly repayments within your means (= can you afford them) ?

这样按月还钱，你能承受得了吗？

Try to live within your means (= not spend more money than you have).

要尽可能量入为出。

a man of means (= a rich man)

有钱人

习语

used to say that you are very willing for sb to have sth or do sth

“我看一眼行吗？”“当然可以。”
‘Do you mind if I have a look?’ ‘By all means.’

formal

with the help of sth

重物是用起重机吊起来的。
The load was lifted by means of a crane.

not at all

她绝不是个毫无经验的教师。
She is by no means an inexperienced teacher.

We haven't won yet, not by any means.

我们离成功还远着呢。

a thing or action that is not interesting or important in itself but is a way of achieving sth else

他不怎么喜欢这项工作，只是把它看作达到目的的手段而已。
He doesn't particularly like the work but he sees it as a means to an end.

saying

bad or unfair methods of doing sth are acceptable if the result of that action is good or positive

using dishonest methods if honest ones do not work

the methods and materials available for doing sth

筹资办法
ways and means of raising money

柯林斯词典

means

频次

1
N-COUNT 方法;手段;工具(means 用于此意时单复数同形)
A means of doing something is a method, instrument, or process which can be used to do it. Means is both the singular and the plural form for this use.

The move is a means to fight crime...

采取这项举措是为了打击犯罪。
2
N-PLURAL 收入;财富;金钱
You can refer to the money that someone has as their means .

...a person of means...

富人
3
PHRASE 超出财力；入不敷出/在财力之内；量入为出
If someone is living beyond their means, they are spending more money than they can afford. If someone is living within their means, they are not spending more money than they can afford.

The more gifts she received, the more she craved, until he was living beyond his means...

得到的礼物越多，她的胃口就越大，直到他捉襟见肘为止。
4
PREP-PHRASE 用;以;通过
If you do something by means of a particular method, instrument, or process, you do it using that method, instrument, or process.

This is a two year course taught by means of lectures and seminars...

本课程为期两年，授课形式为讲座与研讨。
5
CONVENTION 当然可以;完全可以
You can say 'by all means' to tell someone that you are very willing to allow them to do something.

'Can I come and have a look at your house?' — 'Yes by all means'.

“我可以过来看看你的房子吗？”“当然可以。”
6
PHRASE 决不;丝毫不;一点儿也不
You use expressions such as 'by no means', 'not by any means', and 'by no manner of means' to emphasize that something is not true.

This is by no means out of the ordinary...

这丝毫不足为奇。
7
PHRASE 达到目的的手段
If you say that something is a means to an end, you mean that it helps you to achieve what you want, although it may not be enjoyable or important itself.

We seem to have lost sight of the fact that marketing is only a means to an end.

我们似乎忽略了这样一个事实：营销只是达到目的的手段。

英英释义

noun

how a result is obtained or an end is achieved: a means of control; an example is the best agency of instruction; the true way to success; Synonym: agency way

an instrumentality for accomplishing some end

considerable capital (wealth or income): he is a man of means; Synonym: substance

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双语例句

1

He did not have the means to compensate her .

他没有方法来补偿她。
2

It is far better to pay off old debts steadily by living within your means .

量入为出地一步步偿还旧债，这个方法要好得多。
3

That was by no means the end of the matter .

事情决不可能到此为止。
4

We haven 't won yet , not by any means .

我们离成功还远着呢。
5

Can you give me an example of what you mean ?

你能给我举个实例来解释你的意思吗？
6

Do you have any idea what it means to be poor ?

你知不知道贫穷意味着什么？
7

The injury could mean him missing next week 's game .

这次受伤可能使他无法参加下周的比赛。
8

Her children mean the world to her .

她的孩子就是她的一切。
9

Her promotion means she 's $ 100 a week better off .

她的晋升意味着她每星期多挣100元。
10

This measure inevitably means higher taxes in the long run .

从长远来看这项举措的结果就是要多纳税。
11

The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it .

这些新规则可能意味着我们熟悉的足球终结了。
12

He may look fierce , but he means no harm .

他可能看上去很凶，但并无恶意。
13

Don 't mind her ─ she didn 't mean what she said .

别理她——她只是随便说说。
14

This is the sole means of access to the building .

这是这栋建筑物唯一的入口。
15

What does this mean in terms of cost ?

这在成本上意味着什么？
16

You mean we have to start all over again ?

你是不是说我们必须从头再来一遍？
17

Do you mean to say you 've lost it ?

你是说你把那东西给弄丢了？
18

Television is an effective means of communication .

电视是一种有效的通信手段。
19

The merger is by no means a done deal yet .

合并之事远未成定局。
20

What she means is that there 's no point in waiting here .

她的意思是说在这儿等下去没什么意义。
21

She 's always been mean with money .

她在花钱方面总是非常吝啬。
22

You wouldn 't know what it means ─ it 's a girl thing .

你不会知道那是什么意思，那是女孩子家的事。
23

Your friendship means a great deal to me .

你的友谊对我来说是很珍贵的。
24

$ 20 means a lot when you live on $ 100 a week .

当你每周就靠100元维持生活时，20元可是个大数目。
25

Ignore what he said ─ it doesn 't mean a thing .

别理睬他说的话，他那都是瞎说。
26

Don 't be so mean to your little brother !

别对你弟弟那么刻薄！
27

Have you any means of identification ?

你有没有任何身份证件？
28

She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work .

她强调说他们的计划将意味着牺牲和辛勤工作。
29

You know perfectly well what I mean .

我的意思你是一清二楚的。
30

Talk about mean ! She didn 't even buy me a card .

这才叫吝啬呢！她连张贺卡都没给我买。

同义词辨析

method approach manner means mode way 【导航词义：方法，方式】

method v. 方法

〔辨析〕

指有计划地做某事的方法，尤指很多人都知道并使用的方法。

〔例证〕

His teaching method is quite traditional.

他的教学方法很传统。

This is an effective method for Chinese students to learn English well.

这是中国学生学好英语的一种有效的方法。

approach v. 方法，步骤

〔辨析〕

指行事或处理问题的方法，常后接介词 to 。

〔例证〕

His new approach to teaching English was very popular among the students.

他的新英语教学法很受学生欢迎。

Why don't you take a traditional approach to art criticism?

你为什么不采用传统的艺术评论方法呢？

manner v. 〈正式〉方式，方法

〔辨析〕

指做某事或某事发生的方式，通常只用单数。

〔例证〕

He finished the speech in his usual manner.

他像往常那样结束了讲话。

The manner of his death made the matter more complicated.

他以这种方式死去，使得该事件更加复杂了。

means v. 方法，方式

〔辨析〕

指做某事或为达到某种目的而采用的方法或手段。

〔例证〕

This is their only means of communication.

这是他们唯一的交流方式。

Physical punishment should not be used as a means of controlling children.

体罚不应该作为约束儿童的手段。

mode v. 〈正式〉方式，方法，做法

〔辨析〕

指行为、生活或做某事的方式，多因习惯、传统或习俗而形成，有时含刻板之意。

〔例证〕

They have different modes of thought.

他们有不同的思维方式。

She was looking forward to a relaxed mode of life.

她当时期待着过一种悠闲的生活。

way v. 方法，方式，手段

〔辨析〕

普通用词，可指做某事或达成某事的方法，也可指某事发生的方式。

〔例证〕

What is your way to tackle this problem?

你处理这个问题的方式是什么？

Swimming is one way to lose weight.

游泳是减肥的一种方式。

He loved her in his own way.

他用他自己的方式爱她。

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习语

n.

by all means

可以；当然行；没问题
used to say that you are very willing for sb to have sth or do sth

‘Do you mind if I have a look?’ ‘By all means.’

“我看一眼行吗？”“当然可以。”

by means of sth

(formal)借助…手段；依靠…方法
with the help of sth

The load was lifted by means of a crane.

重物是用起重机吊起来的。

not by any (manner of) means

绝不；一点也不
not at all

She is by no means an inexperienced teacher.

她绝不是个毫无经验的教师。

We haven't won yet, not by any means.

我们离成功还远着呢。

a means to an end

（本身并不重要或有趣的）达到目的的手段
a thing or action that is not interesting or important in itself but is a way of achieving sth else

He doesn't particularly like the work but he sees it as a means to an end.

他不怎么喜欢这项工作，只是把它看作达到目的的手段而已。

the end justifies the means

(saying)只要目的正当，可以不择手段
bad or unfair methods of doing sth are acceptable if the result of that action is good or positive

by fair means or foul

不择手段
using dishonest methods if honest ones do not work

ways and means

（做某事现有的）方法和资源，手段和财力
the methods and materials available for doing sth

ways and means of raising money

筹资办法

同反义词

同义词

n.

method approach manner mode way

means

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means

1
N-COUNT 方法;手段;工具(means 用于此意时单复数同形)
A means of doing something is a method, instrument, or process which can be used to do it. Means is both the singular and the plural form for this use.

2
N-PLURAL 收入;财富;金钱
You can refer to the money that someone has as their means .

3
PHRASE 超出财力；入不敷出/在财力之内；量入为出
If someone is living beyond their means, they are spending more money than they can afford. If someone is living within their means, they are not spending more money than they can afford.

4
PREP-PHRASE 用;以;通过
If you do something by means of a particular method, instrument, or process, you do it using that method, instrument, or process.

5
CONVENTION 当然可以;完全可以
You can say 'by all means' to tell someone that you are very willing to allow them to do something.

6
PHRASE 决不;丝毫不;一点儿也不
You use expressions such as 'by no means', 'not by any means', and 'by no manner of means' to emphasize that something is not true.

7
PHRASE 达到目的的手段
If you say that something is a means to an end, you mean that it helps you to achieve what you want, although it may not be enjoyable or important itself.

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means

1 N-COUNT 方法;手段;工具(means 用于此意时单复数同形) A means of doing something is a method, instrument, or process which can be used to do it. Means is both the singular and the plural form for this use.

2 N-PLURAL 收入;财富;金钱 You can refer to the money that someone has as their means .

3 PHRASE 超出财力；入不敷出/在财力之内；量入为出 If someone is living beyond their means, they are spending more money than they can afford. If someone is living within their means, they are not spending more money than they can afford.

4 PREP-PHRASE 用;以;通过 If you do something by means of a particular method, instrument, or process, you do it using that method, instrument, or process.

5 CONVENTION 当然可以;完全可以 You can say 'by all means' to tell someone that you are very willing to allow them to do something.

6 PHRASE 决不;丝毫不;一点儿也不 You use expressions such as 'by no means', 'not by any means', and 'by no manner of means' to emphasize that something is not true.

7 PHRASE 达到目的的手段 If you say that something is a means to an end, you mean that it helps you to achieve what you want, although it may not be enjoyable or important itself.

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1
N-COUNT 方法;手段;工具(means 用于此意时单复数同形)
A means of doing something is a method, instrument, or process which can be used to do it. Means is both the singular and the plural form for this use.

2
N-PLURAL 收入;财富;金钱
You can refer to the money that someone has as their means .

3
PHRASE 超出财力；入不敷出/在财力之内；量入为出
If someone is living beyond their means, they are spending more money than they can afford. If someone is living within their means, they are not spending more money than they can afford.

4
PREP-PHRASE 用;以;通过
If you do something by means of a particular method, instrument, or process, you do it using that method, instrument, or process.

5
CONVENTION 当然可以;完全可以
You can say 'by all means' to tell someone that you are very willing to allow them to do something.

6
PHRASE 决不;丝毫不;一点儿也不
You use expressions such as 'by no means', 'not by any means', and 'by no manner of means' to emphasize that something is not true.

7
PHRASE 达到目的的手段
If you say that something is a means to an end, you mean that it helps you to achieve what you want, although it may not be enjoyable or important itself.