Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #1033
means
方法；手段
核心释义
a method, way, or instrument for achieving a result
- 1.
达到某种结果的手段或条件。
An instrument or condition to achieve a result.
- 2.
财力；财富。
Financial resources; wealth.
- 3.
达到目的的方式
how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
- 4.
实现目的的手段
an instrumentality for accomplishing some end
- 5.
可观的财富或收入
considerable capital (wealth or income)
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
用法In use
Hard work is the only means of achieving success.
用法提示：这里的means作名词，表示'方法、手段'，是单数形式。
They lacked the financial means to continue the project.
用法提示：这里的means作名词，表示'财力、财富'，通常以复数形式出现。
We need to find a means of transportation to get there.
用法提示：这里的means作名词，表示'方式、工具'，具体指交通工具。
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。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配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
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象一个人用多种（means）手段（means）积累财富（means）
语境与语域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。
语法说明Grammar Note
Often used in the phrase 'a means of' or 'by means of'. Plural in form but can be singular in meaning.
发音与拼写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.
高价值词汇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。
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