n.方法;手段;收入;财产
v.意思是,意味(动词mean的第三人称单数)
Are there any means of getting there? 有什么方法可以到那里吗?
He explored ways and means of solving the question. 他寻找解决问题的方法。
If other means fail we shall resort to force. 如果其他手段均告失败,我们将诉之武力。
Radio and television are important means of communication. 无线电和电视是重要的通信手段。
The price has gone beyond our means. 价格已超出了我们的收入。
Her tastes and her means don't jump together. 她的爱好和她的收入很不相称。
means在作“方法,手段”解时是单数名词,可用不定冠词a修饰,当其用作主语时,谓语动词可用单数形式,也可用复数形式,而在表示“钱财”时,其谓语动词则要用复数形式。
v.贬低;降低