means
n.方法，手段，工具;金钱，财产
The only means of communication was sign language.唯一的交流方法是手语。
meantime
ad./ n.其时，其间
The doctor will be here soon. In the meantime, try and relax.医生很快就来，现在尽量放松一下。
meanwhile
ad./ n.与此同时
Cook the sauce over a medium heat until it thickens. Meanwhile start boiling the water for the pasta.用中火把调味汁煮到变稠，同时烧水准备煮意大利面。
measure
n.分量，尺寸;量具;测量 v.测量;衡量
The rainfall was measured over a three-month period.对三个月内的降雨量进行了测量。
opening
n.口子，洞，孔;开端;空缺 a.开(始)的
the opening of the Cannes film festival戛纳电影节的开幕式
