Word · CEFR A2 · Frequency #1226
Fully loadedmeaning
意思；含义
The idea or thing that a word, expression, or symbol refers to or denotes.
- 1.
The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
字面意义；指称
- 2.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
意图、表达或表示的信息
- 3.
The connotation associated with a word, expression, or symbol.
内涵意义
- 4.
the idea that is intended
意图表达的概念
- 5.
The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.
某物存在的目的、价值或意义,超越其存在本身。
- 6.
Intention.
意图
意图；用意；内涵；言外之意；意义；价值；意图；目的；字面意义；指称
In use
What is the meaning of this word?
The meaning of her words was clear.
He explained the meaning of the poem.
what is the meaning of this sentence
What is the meaning of this proverb?
the meaning of sth
常用结构，表示某事物的含义或重要性。
What is the meaning of life?
人生的意义是什么？
find meaning in sth
用于表示在某事中体会到目的或价值。
She found meaning in helping others.
她在帮助他人中找到了意义。
Connections
Collocations
- the meaning of
- …的意义
- She explained the meaning of the poem.她解释了这首诗的意义。
- literal meaning
- 字面意思
- Don't take it literally; the literal meaning is different.不要按字面理解；字面意思不同。
- hidden meaning
- 隐含意义
- There's a hidden meaning in his words.他的话中有隐含意义。
- deep meaning
- 深层含义
- The movie has a deep meaning about life.这部电影关于生活有深层含义。
- true meaning
- 真实含义
- He finally understood the true meaning of friendship.他终于明白了友谊的真实含义。
- find meaning in
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆：'mean'（意指）+ 'ing'（动名词后缀）= 意义；含义。
Context & Register
neutral
Grammar Note
常与介词of搭配，如'the meaning of life'。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words rhyme with 'meaning' (end in /ˈiːnɪŋ/). Be cautious of words like 'seeming' (/'siːmɪŋ/) or 'mining' (/'maɪnɪŋ/) which look similar but sound different.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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