外国人常用的英语短语 第647期:mean to

释义：

mean to 打算做某事

mean to+动词表示“打算做某事”。能和 say, tell 等动词相搭配使用，另外也会经常使用过去时的 meant to+动词形态。

例句：

I mean to say that we were shocked by the news.
我想说，我们看到那篇报道之后，都吓了一大跳。
I meant to leave that stuff at your apartment.
我本来想把那些东西留在你家里的。
I meant to tell you, I don't love you anymore.
我本来想告诉你，我不再爱你了。
You mean to tell me you can't find a room?
你是想告诉我，你找不到房间了？

对话：

A: You didn't pay back the money you owe me.
你欠我的钱还没还呢。
B: I meant to give it to you this morning.
我本来想今天早上给你的。