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mean verb EXPRESS
A2 [ T ] to express or represent something such as an idea, thought, or fact意思是；意味着
What does this word mean?这个词是什么意思？
[ + that ] These figures mean that almost six percent of the working population is unemployed.这些数字意味着近6%的劳动人口处于失业状态。
What do you mean by that remark?你那话是什么意思？
She's kind of strange though. Do you know what I mean?可是她有点怪。你明白我指什么吗？
"They all showed up." "You mean the entire family?"
[ T ] used to add emphasis to what you are saying（用于强调）是…的意思
I want you home by midnight. And I mean midnight.我要你午夜前回家，记住是午夜。
Give it back now! I mean it.现在就把它还了！我是说真的。
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When he said three o'clock, I thought he meant in the afternoon.
Charges are made on a sliding scale, which means that the amount you must pay increases with the level of your income.
If you don't know what the word means, look it up in a dictionary.
You should take it as a compliment when I fall asleep in your company - it means I'm relaxed.
A continuous white line in the middle of the road means no overtaking.
mean verb HAVE RESULT
B1 [ T ] to have a particular result意味着；结果是
Lower costs mean lower prices.成本降低，价格就会下降。
[ + that ] Advances in electronics mean that the technology is already available.电子学方面的进步使这项技术已经可供人们利用。
[ + -ing verb ] If we want to catch the 7.30 train, that will mean leaving the house at 6.00.如果想赶上7：30的火车，那就意味着我们要6：00从家中出发。
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High acidity levels in the water mean that the fish are not so large.
Shortages mean that even staples like bread are difficult to find.
In a way I'd prefer it if they didn't come, because it would mean extra work.
Let's say that the journey takes three hours, that means you'll arrive at two o'clock.
The irregularity of English spelling means that it is easy to make mistakes.
mean verb INTEND
B1 [ I or T ] to intend意欲，打算
I'm sorry if I offended you - I didn't mean any harm.如果冒犯了你我很抱歉——我并无恶意。
The books with large print are meant for partially sighted readers.这些大字号的书是为视力有障碍的读者准备的。
Do you think she meant to say 9 a.m. instead of 9 p.m.?你认为她是想说上午9点而不是晚上9点吗？
They didn't mean for her to read the letter.他们并不想让她读那封信。
be meant to do sth
to be intended to被期望，应该，预期
These batteries are meant to last for a year.这些电池应该能用一年。
This exercise isn't meant to be difficult.这个练习不会很难。
We were meant to have gone away this week, but Debbie's ill so we couldn't go.这周我们本该走了，但是戴比病了，所以我们走不了了。
You are meant to rub the medicine on the affected area, not swallow it.你应该把药抹在受感染部位，而不是吞服。
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I didn't mean to be rude - it just came out like that.
He doesn't really mean it - he's just being contrary.
He's always making flattering remarks, but he doesn't really mean them.
I didn't mean to upset her - it was just a bit of fun.
He didn't mean it - he said it in the heat of the moment.
mean verb HAVE IMPORTANCE
B1 [ T ] to have an important emotional effect on someone对…具有意义，对…具有重要影响
It wasn't a valuable picture but it meant a lot to me.这不是一幅很贵重的画，但对我却很重要。
Possessions mean nothing to him.财富对他来说毫无意义。
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Her children mean all the world to her.
Gerald means nothing to me now.
Her career means everything to her.
Nothing means more to me than my children's happiness.
Her approval meant a lot to me.
mean adjective NOT GENEROUS
B2 mainly UK not willing to give or share things, especially money吝啬的，小气的
He's too mean to buy her a ring.他太吝啬了，舍不得给她买一枚戒指。
My landlord's very mean with the heating - it's only on for two hours each day.我的房东对使用暖气很吝啬——每天只开两个小时。
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She's really quite unpleasant about other people and she's as mean as hell.
He's a mean old scrooge!
"That was amazingly generous of you!" "Well, that was a two-edged comment - are you saying I'm usually mean?"
He's too mean to buy any new clothes.
She only gave you 50p? That was a bit mean.
mean adjective NOT KIND
B2 unkind or unpleasant卑鄙的；刻薄的
Stop being so mean to me!别对我那么刻薄！
She just said it to be mean.她那么说就是为了让人不悦。
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He's as mean as they come.
You shouldn't have been so mean to your mother - she deserves better.
And she didn't invite him? That was a bit mean!
Stop being so mean to your brother!
It was mean of him to make her stay late.
mean adjective VIOLENT
mainly US frightening and likely to become violent凶恶的；气势汹汹的
a mean and angry mob一群气势汹汹、激动愤怒的暴民
a mean-looking youth一个面相很凶的年轻人
mean adjective GOOD
[ before noun ] informal very good极好的，出色的
She's a mean piano player.她是个出色的钢琴演奏家。
She plays a mean piano (= she plays very well).她钢琴弹得很棒。
mean adjective BAD QUALITY
[ before noun ] informal poor, dirty, and of bad quality贫穷；肮脏；劣质
He was born in the mean streets of Detroit in 1945.他1945年出生在底特律的贫民区。
mean adjective MATHEMATICS
C2 [ before noun ] specialized mathematics a mean number is an average number（数值）平均的
a mean value平均值
Their mean weight was 76.4 kilos.他们的平均体重是76.4公斤。
mean noun [ S ] MATHEMATICS
specialized also the arithmetic mean mathematics the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts（数学上的）平均数，平均值
The mean of 5, 4, 10, and 15 is 8.5.5，4，10和15的平均值是8.5。
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mean noun [ S ] METHOD
formal a quality or way of doing something that is in the middle of two completely different qualities or ways of doing something中间；中庸；适度
We need to find a mean between test questions that are too difficult and those that are too easy.我们需要出难度适中的考题。
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⇨ mean 1 (a mean thing to do) ⇨ mean 2 (mean with money) mean verb
⇨ mean 1 (What does this sentence mean?) ⇨ mean 2 (What do you mean by that remark?) ⇨ mean 3 (This new order will mean working overtime.) ⇨ design 2 (His father meant him to be an engineer.) ⇨ intend (I didn't mean to hurt you.) mean 1 a mean thing to do 这么做不厚道 mean with money 用钱很吝啬 mean ♦︎ nasty ♦︎ unkind ♦︎ obnoxious ♦︎ objectionable ♦︎ hurtful ♦︎ unpleasant These words all describe people not being kind. 这些词均表示刻薄的、不友好的。 SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达不友好的程度
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配 ◆ to be mean / nasty / unkind / obnoxious / objectionable / hurtful / unpleasant to sb ◆ to be mean / nasty about sb ◆ to be mean / nasty / unkind of sb (to do sth) ◆ to be mean / nasty / unkind to do sth ◆ a mean / a nasty / an unkind / a hurtful thing to say / do ◆ a nasty / an unkind / a hurtful remark ◆ a nasty / an obnoxious / an unpleasant little man ◆ very mean / nasty / unkind / objectionable / hurtful / unpleasant◆ really mean / nasty / obnoxious / objectionable / unpleasant◆ rather mean / nasty / unkind / hurtful / unpleasant■ mean (informal , spoken ) not kind, for example by not letting sb have or do sth 刻薄的；不厚道的 ◆ Don't be so mean to your little brother!别对你弟弟那么刻薄！ ◆ I thought it was really mean of him not to let her use the car.他不让她用车，我觉得这真是太不近人情了。 ◆ He has a mean streak in him (= an unpleasant side to his character) .他生性有点儿刻薄。 OPP generous ⇨ kind adj. ■ nasty (informal , spoken ) not kind, especially in what you say to or about sb else （尤指言辞）不友好的，恶意的；说别人坏话的 ◆ She's always making nasty remarks about people.她总是说别人的坏话。 ◆ She was nasty about (= said nasty things about) everyone.她对什么人都没有好话。 ◆ He has a nasty temper.他脾气很坏。 OPP nice ⇨ nice 2 ■ unkind not kind or friendly 不厚道的；不友善的；刻薄的 ◆ He was never actually unkind to them.其实他从没有对他们不好。 ◆ It would be unkind to go without him.甩掉他那就太不够朋友了。 ◆ She never said anything unkind about anyone.她从未说过任何人的坏话。 ⓘ Unkind mean or nasty . * unkind常用作mean或nasty的较温和的说法。 OPP kind ⇨ kind adj. cruel ⇨ cruel ▸ unkindly ◆ I'm sure it wasn't meant unkindly.我肯定那没有恶意。 ■ obnoxious əbˈnɒkʃəs; NAmE əbˈnɑːkʃəs extremely unpleasant, especially in a way that is offensive or unkind 令人反感的；极讨厌的；可憎的 ◆ What an obnoxious little man!多么可恶的卑鄙小人！ ■ objectionable əbˈdʒekʃənəbl (formal ) (especially of people and their behaviour or attitudes) unpleasant or offensive （尤指人、行为或态度）令人不快的，令人反感的，讨厌的 ◆ His views on race are quite objectionable.他对种族问题的看法令人十分反感。 ■ hurtful (especially of things sb says or writes) unkind and making you feel upset and offended （尤指言语或文章）伤感情的，尖锐刻薄的 ◆ I cannot forget the hurtful things he said.我无法忘记他说的那些伤感情的话。 hurt ⇨ distress noun , hurt ⇨ hurt verb 1 ■ unpleasant (formal ) not kind, friendly or polite 不友善的；不客气的；不礼貌的 ◆ He was very unpleasant to me.他对我很凶。 ◆ She said some very unpleasant things about you.她说了你一些很难听的话。 ⓘ Unpleasant * unpleasant表示某人粗鲁无礼或出言不逊。 OPP pleasant ⇨ friendly 1 mean 1 What does this sentence mean? 这个句子是什么意思？ What do you mean by that remark? 你说那话是什么意思？ This new order will mean working overtime. 这新订单一来，我们就得加班加点。 ➡ See also the entry for suggest 另见suggest条 mean ♦︎ mark ♦︎ signal ♦︎ signify ♦︎ denote These words all mean to be a sign that sth exists or is likely to happen. 这些词均表示表明、预示。 PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配 ◆ to mean / signify sth to sb ◆ to mean / signify that... ◆ to mean / mark / signal / signify / denote a change in sth ◆ to mean / mark / signal / signify / denote the beginning / start / arrival / end of sth ◆ to clearly mean / mark / signal / signify / denote sth ■ mean (meant , meant [transitive ] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时 ) to have sth as a meaning; to be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen 表示⋯的意思；是⋯的迹象；表明；预示 ◆ What does this sentence mean?这个句子是什么意思？ ◆ What is meant by 'batch processing'?“批处理”是什么意思？ ◆ Does the name 'David Berwick' mean anything to you (= do you know who he is) ?你知道戴维•贝里克是谁吗？ ◆ The flashing light means (that) you must stop.闪烁的灯光表示你必须停下。 ◆ Mr President, does this mean an end to the current conflict?总统先生，这是否表示当前的冲突结束了呢？ ■ mark [transitive ] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时 ) (written , journalism 新闻 ) to be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen 是⋯的迹象；表明；预示 ◆ The agreement marks a new phase in international relations.该协议标志着国际关系新时期的到来。 ■ signal (-ll- , NAmE -l- [transitive ] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时 ) (formal , written , journalism 新闻 ) to be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen 是⋯的迹象；表明；预示 ◆ The scandal surely signals the end of his political career.毫无疑问，这桩丑闻预示他的政治生涯就此结束。 NOTE 辨析 mean is used most frequently in spoken English, but mark and signal are used more frequently in this meaning in written English, especially in journalism. 这些词均可表示“是⋯的迹象、表明、预示”。mean最常用于口语，mark和signal表达此义时较常用于书面语，尤用于新闻报道。 ■ signify ˈsɪgnɪfaɪ [transitive ] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时 ) (formal ) to be a sign of sth; to have a particular meaning 表示；说明；意指 ◆ This decision signified a radical change in their policies.这个决定表明他们的政策发生了根本的变化。 ◆ This mark signifies that the products conform to an approved standard.这个标志说明这些产品符合认可的标准。 ■ denote dɪˈnəʊt; NAmE dɪˈnoʊt [transitive ] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时 ) (formal ) to be a sign of sth; to have a particular meaning 表示；说明；意指 ◆ A very high temperature often denotes a serious illness.高烧往往表明病得很重。 NOTE 辨析 Signal suggests that sth makes people realize sth; signify and denote usually suggest that one thing has a particular meaning, especially an official or accepted meaning. * signal意味着某物使人意识到什么；signify和denote通常指某物有特定的含义，尤其是官方或认可的含义 ◆ The white belt signifies / denotes that he's an absolute beginner.白腰带表示他完全是个新手。 However, signify can suggest a more complicated meaning than denote , including the ideas suggested by a word or expression. 不过，signify可表示比denote更为复杂的含义，包括词或短语所暗含的意义 ◆ What does the term 'patrician' signify (= what does it mean and what might it suggest) ?“贵族”一词有什么含义？ ◆ The Hebrew term used here simply denotes a young girl (= it does not mean or suggest anything more than that) .此处的希伯来词语仅仅是“年轻女孩”的意思。 mean 2 What does this sentence mean? 这个句子是什么意思？ What do you mean by that remark? 你说那话是什么意思？ This new order will mean working overtime. 这新订单一来，我们就得加班加点。 mean ♦︎ suggest ♦︎ hint ♦︎ imply ♦︎ intend ♦︎ what sb is getting/driving at ♦︎ insinuate These words all mean to intend to say sth, or to say sth in an indirect way. 这些词均表示本意是、暗示、意指。 PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配 ◆ to mean / intend sth by / as sth ◆ to mean / suggest / hint / imply / insinuate that... ◆ to suggest / imply agreement / acceptance ◆ to suggest / imply an intention ◆ to seem / appear to mean / suggest / hint / imply sth ◆ to (not) mean / intend to suggest / imply sth ◆ to suggest / hint / imply sth clearly / strongly ■ mean (meant , meant [transitive ] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时 ) (spoken ) to intend to say sth on a particular occasion 意思是；本意是 ◆ What did he mean by that remark?他说那话是什么意思？ ◆ 'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean? (= I don't understand what you are suggesting.) “也许我们应该试一试别的方法。”“什么意思？” ◆ What do you mean , you thought I wouldn't mind?(= of course I mind and I am very angry.) 你这是什么意思，你以为我会不在意吗？ ◆ I know what you mean (= I understand and feel sympathy) . I hated learning to drive too.我明白你的意思。我也不愿学开车。 ◆ I see what you mean (= I understand although I may not agree) , but I still think it's worth trying.我知道你是什么意思，但我仍然认为那值得一试。 ◆ 'But Pete doesn't know we're here!' 'That's what I mean! (= that's what I have been trying to tell you.) “可是皮特不知道我们在这儿呀！”“我就是这个意思嘛！” ◆ Did he mean (that) he was dissatisfied with our service?他是不是表示对我们的服务不满意？ ◆ You mean (= are you telling me) we have to start all over again?你是不是说我们得从头再来一遍？ ■ suggest [transitive ] (used especially in negative statements and questions 尤用于否定陈述和疑问句 ) to state an opinion indirectly 暗示；言下之意是说 ◆ Are you suggesting (that) I'm lazy?你言下之意是说我懒？ ◆ I would never suggest such a thing.我根本不会有这样的意思。 suggestion ⇨ suggestion ■ hint [intransitive , transitive ] to suggest that sth might be true without saying so directly 暗示；透露；示意 ◆ What are you hinting at ?你在暗示什么？ ◆ They hinted (that) there might be more job losses.他们暗示说可能会有更多人失业。 hint ⇨ suggestion noun NOTE 辨析 suggest especially in questions to ask sb if they feel or think sth, or in negative statements to deny that they do. Hint is used when people give facts or talk about possibilities in an indirect way. * suggest尤用于疑问句中询问某人是否有某种感受或想法，或用于否定陈述中对某种感受或想法加以否认。hint表示以间接的方式说出事实或讨论可能性。 ■ imply ɪmˈplaɪ [transitive ] (formal ) to suggest that sth is true or that you feel or think sth, without saying so directly 含有⋯的意思；暗示；暗指 ◆ His silence seemed to imply agreement.他的沉默似乎暗示着同意。 ◆ I disliked the implied criticism in his voice.我讨厌他暗含批评的口吻。 ■ intend [transitive ] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时 ) (formal ) to plan that sth should have a particular meaning 意指 ◆ What exactly did you intend by that remark?你那句话到底想说什么？ ◆ He intended it as a joke.他只想开个玩笑。 ■ what sb is ˈgetting at ■ what sb is ˈdriving at (informal , spoken ) the thing that sb is trying to say or suggest 某人的用意；某人话中的意思 ◆ I'm partly to blame? What exactly are you getting at?我应负部分责任？你究竟是什么意思？ ■ insinuate ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt [transitive ] (formal , disapproving ) to suggest that sth unpleasant is true, without saying so directly 暗示，拐弯抹角地指出（不快的事） ◆ The article insinuated that he was having an affair with his friend's wife.文章含沙射影地点出他和朋友的妻子有染。 ◆ What are you trying to insinuate?你拐弯抹角想说什么？ mean 3 What does this sentence mean? 这个句子是什么意思？ What do you mean by that remark? 你说那话是什么意思？ This new order will mean working overtime. 这新订单一来，我们就得加班加点。 mean ♦︎ involve ♦︎ entail ♦︎ imply ♦︎ necessitate ♦︎ spell These words all mean to have sth as a necessary or likely part or result. 这些词均表示意味着、包含、需要。 PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配 ◆ sth means / implies that... ◆ sth means / involves / entails / implies / necessitates a / an increase / reduction ◆ sth involves / entails / implies risk ◆ sth usually / inevitably / necessarily / actually means / involves / entails / implies sth ◆ sth ordinarily / typically means / involves sth ■ mean (meant , meant [transitive ] (of an action or situation) to have sth as a result or a likely result （行为或状况）产生⋯结果，意味着 ◆ Spending too much now will mean a shortage of cash next year.现在花销太多就意味着明年现金短缺。 ◆ Do you have any idea what it means to be poor?你知不知道贫穷意味着什么？ ◆ We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves.我们得要精打细算，可那也不是说我们就不能过得快乐。 ◆ This new order will mean working overtime.这新订单一来，我们就得加班加点。 ■ involve [transitive ] (written ) (of an action or situation) to have sth as a necessary or important part （行为或状况）包含，需要，带有 ◆ Any investment involves an element of risk.任何投资都有一定的风险。 ◆ Many of the crimes involved drugs.许多罪案都与毒品有关。 ◆ The test will involve answering questions about a photograph.考试的内容将包括看图答题。 ■ entail ɪnˈteɪl [transitive ] (formal , written ) to involve sth that cannot be avoided, especially in order to achieve sth 牵涉，需要，使必要（尤指为了达成某事） ◆ The job entails a lot of hard work.这工作需要付出大量艰苦的努力。 ◆ The girls learn exactly what is entailed in caring for a newborn baby.姑娘们学的正是怎样照顾新生儿。 ◆ It will entail driving a long distance every day.这意味着每天都要长途驾驶。 NOTE 辨析 In many cases you can use either word. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用 ◆ The job involves / entails a lot of hard work.这工作需要付出大量艰苦的努力。 ◆ to involve / entail answering questions / driving a long distance / loss / rejection / destruction / cost / risk包括回答一些问题；需要长途驾驶；造成损失；遭到拒绝；造成破坏；产生费用；包含风险 However, a problem might involve an aspect, such as drugs or violence , that is not necessary to achieve sth, but defines the nature of the problem. Entail cannot be used in this way. 不过，involve可指问题涉及某一方面，如跟drug或violence搭配，这界定了问题的性质，而非问题的成因。entail没有这种用法 ◆ Many of the crimes entailed drugs/violence. ■ imply ɪmˈplaɪ [transitive ] (formal , written ) (of an idea or action) to make sth necessary in order to be successful （思想或行为）必然包含，使有必要 ◆ The project implies an enormous investment in training.这个项目需要投入巨额的培训费。 ◆ Sustainable development implies a long-term perspective.可持续发展需要有长远眼光。 ▸ implication ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn [countable , usually plural ] ◆ The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside.这个地点的开发将会影响周围的乡村。 ◆ They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions.他们没有考虑到自己的行为会产生更广泛的影响。 ■ necessitate nəˈsesɪteɪt [transitive ] (formal ) (of an event or situation) to make sth necessary （事件或状况）使成为必要 ◆ Recent financial scandals have necessitated changes in parliamentary procedures.最近的金融丑闻使得议会程序必须改革。 ◆ Increased traffic necessitated widening the road.交通量增大了，道路需要拓宽。 necessary ⇨ necessary , necessity ⇨ need noun ■ spell (spelt , spelt or spelled , spelled [transitive ] (of an event) to have sth, usually sth bad, as a result （事件）招致，意味着（通常是坏事） ◆ The crop failure spelt disaster for many farmers.对许多农民来说，庄稼歉收意味着灾难。 ◆ This defeat spelt the end of his hopes of winning the title again.这场失利使他再次夺冠的希望破灭了。 mean 2 a mean thing to do 这么做不厚道 mean with money 用钱很吝啬 mean ♦︎ frugal ♦︎ cheap ♦︎ thrifty ♦︎ stingy These words all describe sb who is not willing to give or share things, especially money. 这些词均表示吝啬的、小气的。 PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配 ◆ mean / frugal / stingy with sth ■ mean (BrE disapproving ) not willing to give or share things, especially money; given unwillingly and in small quantities 吝啬的；小气的；给得不多的 ◆ They were too mean to buy the kids proper beds.他们太小气了，连像样的床都不给孩子买。 ◆ Don't be so mean with the chocolate sauce.别那么舍不得放巧克力酱。 ◆ It was difficult to manage the department on such a mean budget.预算这么紧，管理这个部门不容易。 OPP generous ⇨ generous ■ frugal ˈfruːgl using only as much money or food as is necessary （对金钱、食物等）节约的，节俭的 ◆ The monks lead a frugal existence in their isolated monastery.那些僧侣在偏远的寺院里过着俭朴的生活。 ■ cheap (NAmE informal , disapproving ) not willing to spend money 小气的；抠门儿的 ◆ Don't be so cheap!别这么小气！ ◆ She was just too cheap to buy a real present.她就是太抠门儿了，舍不得买一件像样的礼物。 ■ thrifty (approving ) careful about spending money; not wasting things 节约的；节俭的 ◆ He was brought up to be thrifty and never to get into debt.他从小就被教导勤俭节约，绝不欠债。 ■ stingy ˈstɪndʒi (informal , disapproving ) mean 吝啬的；小气的；给得不多的 ◆ Don't be so stingy with the cream!别那么舍不得放奶油！ ◆ It was a stingy offer and he turned it down.报价很小气，他回绝了。 NOTE 辨析 Mean is British, stingy is informal and cheap is American and informal. Mean and stingy can describe a person or an amount of money, but cheap can only describe a person. 这些词的主要区别在于使用的地域和语体风格。mean用于英式英语，stingy是非正式用语，cheap用于美式英语，也是非正式用语。mean和stingy可描述人或一定数额的钱，但cheap只可描述人。
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To have a meaning: mean, intend, say...
To be a sign or symbol of something: signify, stand for, symbolize...
To intend to do something: intend, aim, plan on...
To want something: want, wish, hope...
To make something start to exist or happen: bring about, trigger, form...
To be important, or to give something importance: matter, figure, emphasize...
To mention something, or to be mentioned: mention, refer to, invoke...
Cruel and unkind: cruel, unkind, evil...
Feeling angry or annoyed: angry, annoyed, upset...
Careful with money: thrifty, economical, frugal...
Poor: poor, impoverished, penniless...
Words used to describe numbers: annualized, average, binary...
Skilful and able: able, capable, professional...
Extremely good or of a high quality: excellent, exceptional, high-grade...
Cruel, selfish and unkind behaviour or actions: cruelty, evil, abuse...
Averages: average, norm, mean...
Satisfactory and good enough: satisfactory, adequate, fine...
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