Module 6 unit 2 Reading 2 Language Points1
mean v
2)1) 意味… ; 有…的意思What does the word mean in this context
The sign means (that) the road is blocked
Missing the bus means waiting for another hour
2) 打算做…mean to do sth
mean sb
to do sth
mean sb
/ mean sth
打算做…I didn’t mean to hurt you
打算使某人做…I mean you to work as our guide
打算给某人…I mean him no harm= I mean no harm to him
我无意伤害他
3) ( 对某人而言 ) 有…的意义mean sth
Fame does not mean much to me
Reading 2 language pointsbe meant for… 为…而有,注定要属于… , 注定要成为…The magazines was meant for young girls
He was meant for a painter
be meant to do sth
得做 , 必须做 , 本来是想做…You were meant to keep the children out of trouble
It was meant to be an apology but it only made her angry
mean adj
吝啬的He is mean about/ over/with money
thank sb