means

manner, method, way, mode, fashion, means, approach

名词 means:

1. how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
   同义词：agency, way
2. an instrumentality for accomplishing some end
3. considerable capital (wealth or income)
   同义词：substance

名词 mean:

1. an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
   同义词：mean, mean value

动词 mean:

1. mean or intend to express or convey
   同义词：mean, intend
2. have as a logical consequence
   同义词：entail, imply, mean
3. denote or connote
   同义词：mean, intend, signify, stand for
4. have in mind as a purpose
   同义词：intend, mean, think
5. have a specified degree of importance
   同义词：mean
6. intend to refer to
   同义词：think of, have in mind, mean
7. destine or designate for a certain purpose
   同义词：mean

1. Radio and television are important means of communication.
   无线电和电视是重要的通信手段。
2. Please find alternative means of transport.
   请另外找一个运输方法。
3. It's by no means certain.
   完全不能肯定。
4. We express our thought by means of words.
   我们用词句来表达思想。
5. The quickest means of travel is by plane.
   最快的交通工具是飞机。