Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #1033
means
方法；手段
a method, way, or instrument for achieving a result
- 1.
An instrument or condition to achieve a result.
达到某种结果的手段或条件。
- 2.
Financial resources; wealth.
财力；财富。
- 3.
how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
达到目的的方式
- 4.
an instrumentality for accomplishing some end
实现目的的手段
- 5.
considerable capital (wealth or income)
可观的财富或收入
财力；财富；达到某种结果的手段或条件。；财力；财富。；达到目的的方式；实现目的的手段
In use
Hard work is the only means of achieving success.
They lacked the financial means to continue the project.
We need to find a means of transportation to get there.
a means of control
he is a man of means
means of doing sth
Flying is the fastest means of traveling.
乘坐飞机是最快的旅行方式。
a means to an end
固定习语，表示达到目的的方法。
For him, work is just a means to an end.
对他来说，工作只是达到目的的手段。
Connections
Collocations
- means of transportation
- 交通方式
- Bicycles are an eco-friendly means of transportation.自行车是一种环保的交通方式。
- means of communication
- 通讯方式
- Email is a primary means of communication in business.电子邮件是商务中的主要通讯方式。
- means to an end
- 达到目的的手段
- He saw the job only as a means to an end.他把这份工作仅视为达到目的的手段。
- by all means
- 务必
- By all means, feel free to ask questions.务必请随意提问。
- by no means
- 绝不
- This is by no means an easy task.这绝不是一个容易的任务。
- financial means
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象一个人用多种（means）手段（means）积累财富（means）
Context & Register
register: neutral; contexts: ["日常交流", "学术讨论"]; note_zh: 通常用于表示方法或手段，在正式和非正式场合均常见。
Grammar Note
Often used in the phrase 'a means of' or 'by means of'. Plural in form but can be singular in meaning.
Pronunciation & Spelling
All words above have the same stressed vowel and ending /iːnz/, so they rhyme with 'means'. Beware of lookalikes like 'meant' (/ment/) or 'men' (/men/) that sound very 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 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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