mean

• 形容一个人刻薄、不友善或不愿分享；也可指平均的、中间的，或有意为之的。

Describes a person who is unkind or unwilling to share; or something that is average or intended.

1. Unkind or cruelA2informal

   Intending to hurt or upset someone; nasty or malicious.

   刻薄的

   • Don't be mean to your little brother.
   • She was mean to the new student.
   • That's a mean thing to say to someone.

   同义词cruelhurtfulmalevolentmaliciousnastyspitefulunkindvicious

   反义词benevolentcaringcompassionategentlekindnice

2. Average or typicalB1formalscientific

   Calculated by adding several amounts together and dividing by the number of amounts.

   平均的

   • The mean temperature in July is 25 degrees.
   • What is the mean score of the test?
   • The mean income for the area is around $50,000.

   同义词averagemediummidmiddle

3. Low quality or poorB2informal

   Not generous or hospitable; stingy or shabby.

   吝啬或寒酸

   • He lives in a mean little apartment.
   • They served a mean meal at the party.
   • That's a mean trick to play on someone.

   同义词basecheapinferiormiserablepaltrypoorshabbysordidsorrywretched

   反义词excellentfinefirst-ratehigh qualitysuperior

• 数学中指数个数的总和除以个数所得的结果，即平均值；也指做某事的方法、方式或手段。

A noun referring to an average value calculated by dividing the sum of a set of numbers by the count of numbers, or a method or way of doing something.

不可数

1. Average valueB1formalscientific

   The average of a set of numbers calculated by adding them together and dividing by the total number.

   平均数

   • The mean of 2, 4, and 6 is 4.
   • We calculated the mean temperature for the month.
   • The statistical mean shows the central tendency.

   同义词arithmetic meanaverageexpectationexpected value

2. Method or wayB2formal

   A method, course of action, or instrument by which something is achieved.

   手段

   • He found a mean to solve the problem.
   • By fair means or foul, they won the game.
   • This is the best mean of transportation available.

   同义词agencyexpedientinstrumentmannermeasuremechanismmediummethodprocedureresourcetechniquevehicleway

• 动词，用于表示意图或目的，或表示某事物意味着、代表或指向某事物。

A verb used to indicate the intention or purpose behind an action, or to signify or represent something.

不规则动词

1. Intend or have as purposeA2formal

   To intend or have as a purpose or significance.

   打算，意思是

   • What do you mean by that comment?
   • She means to finish the project by Friday.
   • This symbol means 'danger' in many countries.

   同义词aimcontemplatedesignhave in mindintendplanproposepurpose

2. Intend to do somethingB1formal

   To have as one's purpose or intention.

   打算

   • I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
   • He means to become a doctor.
   • They mean to visit us next week.

   同义词aimcontemplatedesignhave in mindintendplanproposepurpose

3. Result in or causeB2formal

   To have something as a consequence or effect.

   意味着

   • This decision means we have to leave early.
   • Winning the game means a lot to the team.
   • The new law means higher taxes for everyone.

   同义词bring aboutcauseeffectengenderentailimplyinvolveoccasionproduce