"mean for" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 為...而設
• 打算給

Definition

專為某人或某物準備，或以某人為對象或目的。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

'Mean for' 多用於說明某物是專為某人／某目的而準備，常見於禮物、設計、計劃。較口語和個人化。不要和 'mean to'（打算做某事）混淆。

Examples

This present is meant for you.

這個禮物是**給**你的。

This seat is meant for my friend.

這個座位是**留給**我朋友的。

The book was meant for children.

這本書是**為**孩子們**寫的**。

Was this message really meant for me?

這條訊息真的是**發給**我的嗎？

Some jokes just aren't meant for everyone.

有些笑話並不**適合**所有人。

The rules were meant for everyone's safety.

這些規則是**為了**大家的安全**制定的**。