means

mezzo, metodo

Modo di fare qualcosa o di ottenere un risultato.

In inglese semplice: A way of doing something or getting a result.

• Walking is my usual means of transport.
• They found a means of escape.
• Is there another means of payment?

Come si usa: a means of doing something (Writing is a means of expressing feelings.); a means to something (Education can be a means to a better life.)

Sinonimi: way, method

Espressioni comuni: means of transport, means of communication, means to something, means to an end

mezzi, ricchezza

Denaro e beni di cui una persona dispone.

In inglese semplice: The money and property someone has available.

• They are people of means.
• We must live within our means.
• His limited means prevented him from travelling.

Come si usa: of means (The charity received help from a woman of means.); within/beyond someone’s means (That house is beyond our means.)

Sinonimi: resources, wealth

Espressioni comuni: person of means, within your means, limited means