| 词组 | mean |
| 释义 | signify • mean - 'Meagre' doesn't mean 'thin' in English. (Not *isn't meaning* *doesn't signify*) (stative use = have the meaning of) - He shouldn't phone her. I mean it wouldn't be right. (Not *I'm meaning*) (i.e. that's what I imply) - She hasn't phoned him yet, but I know she's meaning to. (dynamic use = intending to) - I overslept, which meant taking a taxi. (Not *meant to take*) (i.e. that was the consequence) - What does a ring round the moon signify? (= 'what is it a sign of?'; mean is also possible) |
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