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vt.[W]

1. （言词等）表示……的意思[+（that）]
   What does the phrase mean?

   这短语是什么意思？

2. 意指，意谓[+（that）][+wh-]
   I realized what he meant.

   我明白他的意思了。

   By "the cities" I mean the big cities in particular.

   我所说的“城市”主要是指大城市。

   Don't think I am joking; I mean business.

   不要以为我是在开玩笑，我可是当真的。

3. 意欲，意图，打算[+to-v][O1][O2]
   I mean her no harm.

   我无意伤害她。

   Do you mean to go without money?

   你想身无分文就走吗？

4. 意谓着；有……的意义[+（that）][+v-ing][（+to）]
   To a certain extent, to raise wages means increasing purchasing power.

   在一定程度上，提高工资意味着增加购买力。

5. 指定；预定[H][（+for）][+to-v]
   The apartment was originally meant for five.

   这套房间本来是准备给五口人住的。

vi.[W]

1. 用意