means /mi:nz/

Meaning

English definition

• (n.) how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
• (n.) an instrumentality for accomplishing some end
• (n.) considerable capital (wealth or income)

Chinese translation

• n. 方法, 手段, 工具, 财产, 收入
• [经] 方法, 手段, 工具; 意谓

Word details

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

/mi:nz/

Syllables

1

Exam levels

Gaokao · CET-4 · CET-6 · Postgraduate exam · TOEFL · IELTS

Frequency

Zipf 5.44 · Common

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