英语释义
1. the thing one intends to convey especially by language purport
Do not mistake my meaning.
2. the thing that is conveyed especially by language import
Many words have more than one meaning.
3. something meant or intended aim
a mischievous meaning was apparent
4. significant quality especially implication of a hidden or special significance
a glance full of meaning
5. the logical connotation of a word or phrase
6. the logical denotation or extension of a word or phrase
7. conveying or intended to convey meaning significant, meaningful
a meaning smile When any mention was made of baronets either married or unmarried, of former lovers, of broken vows, or of second engagements, Miss Altifiorla would look with a meaning glance at her hostess.
— Anthony Trollope Ruby lifted her heavy-lidded eyes and sent him a meaning look.
— Edna Ferber
8. the idea that is represented by a word, phrase, etc.
9. the idea that a person wants to express by using words, signs, etc.
10. the idea that is expressed in a work of writing, art, etc.
11. the idea that is represented by a word, phrase, or statement
12. the idea a person intends to express by something said or done
What is the meaning of this behavior?
13. the reason or explanation for something
… Father Wolf taught him … the meaning of things in the jungle …
— Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book
14. the quality of communicating something or of being important
He gave me a look full of meaning.