LEARNit Dictionary

mean

verb
A1
1
A1
to have something as a meaning in the same or another language
معنی دادن, معنی داشتن, دلالت کردن
2
A1
to have something as a meaning; to represent something
به معنای چیزی بودن, معنی دادن, دلالت کردن
What do we mean by democracy?
Does the name ‘Jos Vos’ mean anything to you?
The flashing light means (that) you must stop.
The Olympics have come to mean a wide variety of things.
3
A2
to intend to say something on a particular occasion
قصد داشتن, منظور داشتن, مد نظر داشتن
What did he mean by that remark?
‘Perhaps we should try another approach.’ ‘What do you mean?’
‘What's that supposed to mean?’ demanded John.
What do you mean, you thought I wouldn't mind?
What she means is that there's no point in waiting here.
I always found him a little strange, if you know what I mean.
I know what you mean. I hated learning to drive too.
(informal)It was like—weird. Know what I mean?
I see what you mean, but I still think it's worth trying.
See what I mean? She never agrees to anything I suggest.
‘But Pete doesn't know we're here!’ ‘That's what I mean!’
Do you mean Ann Smith or Mary Smith?
Did he mean (that) he was dissatisfied with our service?
You mean we have to start all over again?
4
B1
to have something as a purpose or intention
منظور داشتن, هدف داشتن, قصد داشتن, اراده داشتن, در نظر داشتن
What did she mean by leaving so early ?
Don't laugh! I mean it.
He means trouble.
Don't be upset—I'm sure she meant it as a compliment.
He means what he says.
The chair was clearly meant for a child.
Don't be angry. I'm sure she meant it for the best.
She means to succeed.
I'm sorry I hurt you. I didn't mean to.
I'm feeling very guilty—I've been meaning to call my parents for days, but still haven't got around to it.
I didn't mean you to read the letter.
You're meant to pay before you go in.
(formal)I never meant (that) you should come alone.
synonym intend
5
B1
to have something as a result or a likely result
نتیجه دادن, باعث شدن, در پی داشتن, موجب شدن, به همراه داشتن
Spending too much now will mean a shortage of cash next year.
Being frugal doesn't necessarily mean doing without.
Lower energy consumption means less pollution.
Touching the wires means instant death.
Do you have any idea what it means to be poor?
We’ll have to be careful with money but that doesn’t mean (that) we can’t enjoy ourselves.
This new order will mean working overtime.
The injury could mean him missing next week's game.
High unemployment means people are spending less.
synonym entail
6
B1
to be of value or importance to somebody
اهمیت داشتن, ارزش داشتن, حائز اهمیت بودن, مهم بودن
Your friendship means a great deal to me.
$20 means a lot when you live on $100 a week.
Money means nothing to him.
Her children mean the world to her.
7
B2
to intend somebody to be or do something
قصد داشتن, در نظر داشتن, منظور داشتن
I was never meant for the army .
Duncan and Makiko were meant for each other.
His father meant him to be an engineer.
She did everything to get the two of them together, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be.
adjective
1
not willing to give or share things, especially money
خسیس, بخیل, کم‌سخاوت
see also stingy
2
unkind, for example by not letting somebody have or do something
نامهربان, بی‌رحم, کم‌محبت, سنگدل
Don't be so mean to your little brother!
3
likely to become angry or violent
خشن, پرخاشگر, تندخو, بدخلق, بدخو
That's a mean-looking dog.
He has a mean streak in him.
4
very good and showing skill
ماهر, بسیار خوب, چیره‌دست
He's a mean tennis player.
She plays a mean game of chess.
5
average; between the highest and the lowest, etc.
میانگین, متوسط, میانه
the mean temperature
6
not very great
جزئی, متوسط, معمولی, اندک, کوچک
This should be clear even to the meanest intelligence.
7
poor and dirty in appearance
محقر, ژنده, کثیف
mean houses/streets
8
born into or coming from a low social class
فرومایه, پست, دون
These rights apply even to the meanest labourer.
noun
1
a quality, condition, or way of doing something that is in the middle of two extremes and better than either of them
میانه, حد وسط, حد اعتدال
2
the value found by adding together all the numbers in a group, and dividing the total by the number of numbers
میانگین, متوسط, میانگین حسابی
see also geometric mean