1. | [c] ~ (of sth/of doing sth) 方式;方法;途径an action, an object or a system by which a result is achieved; a way of achieving or doing sth |
Television is an effective means of communication. 电视是一种有效的传播手段。 | |
Is there any means of contacting him? 有没有什么办法和他取得联系? | |
Have you any means of identification ? 你有没有任何身份证件? | |
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport . 我们需要去伦敦,但却没有任何交通工具。 |
2. | [pl] 财富;钱财the money that a person has |
People should pay according to their means . 人们应该按照各自的负担能力来消费。 | |
He doesn't have the means to support a wife and child. 他无钱养活妻小。 | |
Private school fees are beyond the means of most people(= more than they can afford). 私立学校的费用是大多数人无力支付的。 | |
Are the monthly repayments within your means(= can you afford them) ? 这样按月还钱,你负担得了吗? | |
Try to live within your means(= not spend more money than you have). 要尽可能量入为出。 | |
a man of means(= a rich man) 有钱人 |