好词典
meanings
UK //ˈmiːnɪŋz//US //ˈminɪŋz//
词源
来自中古英语'meaning'，源自古英语'mǣnan'(意指，表示)，与德语'meinen'(意指)同源。
noun
❶ 指词语、符号或行为所表达的思想、概念或信息，即它们所代表或传达的内容。
“The word 'love' has many different meanings in different contexts.”
（单词'love'在不同语境中有许多不同的含义。）
“She tried to understand the deeper meanings behind his words.”
（她试图理解他话语背后的更深层含义。）
❶ 指某种行为、事件或事物的目的、重要性或价值。
“The true meanings of life are often debated by philosophers.”
（生命的真正意义常常被哲学家们讨论。）
“She found new meanings in her work after the inspiring lecture.”
（在听了那场鼓舞人心的讲座后，她在工作中发现了新的意义。）
同义词:significance, sense, definition, interpretation, import
常见短语
multiple meanings — 指一个词或符号有多种不同的解释或理解方式。
“The word 'bank' has multiple meanings - it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.”
（单词'bank'有多种含义——可以指金融机构，也可以指河岸。）
deep meanings — 指隐藏在表面之下的深刻或重要的含义，通常需要深入思考才能理解。
“The poet's works are known for their deep meanings and philosophical insights.”
（这位诗人的作品以其深刻含义和哲学见解而闻名。）