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These expressions are often used interchangeably, but they do have different meanings.
这些表达方式经常相互替代使用,但它们的含义却有所不同。
—— 柯林斯例句People use scientific terms with no clear idea of their meaning.
人们使用科学术语,但并非很清楚其含义。
—— 柯林斯例句McKen criticises the lack of explication of what the term "areas" means.
麦肯批评说对“区域”一词的含义缺少解释。
—— 柯林斯例句It´s just one of those words that´s got so many negative connotations.
这只是那种有太多负面含义的词之一。
—— 柯林斯例句In Poland, the faith has always meant more than mere religion.
在波兰,信仰的含义向来不仅仅指宗教。
—— 柯林斯例句