Cool MateAverage 对比 Mean
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Average
前 1000（非常常见）A2adjective
Mean
前 1000（非常常见）A1verb
| Average | Mean | |
|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈævərɪdʒ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈævərɪdʒ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/miːn/","/miːnz/","/ment/","/ˈmiːnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/miːn/","/miːnz/","/ment/","/ˈmiːnɪŋ/"]/ |
| 含义 | 不特别或比其他人更好；典型的。Not special or better than others; typical. | 不愉快或残忍；不友好。unpleasant or cruel; unkind. |
| 例句 | The average temperature in July is often quite high. | What does this word mean in English? |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 1000（非常常见） | 前 1000（非常常见） |
| CEFR 等级 | A2 | A1 |
| 词性 | adjective | verb |
| 搭配 | average score, average temperature, average person, average performance, average income | mean attitude, mean comments, mean person, mean joke |
| 反义 | exceptional, unusual, extraordinary | kind, generous, nice |
| 常见错误 | Confused with 'mean' — 'mean' can refer specifically to the mathematical average., Using 'average' when something is below standard — average means typical, not poor. | Confused with 'mean' as in average or mathematical average., Misused as an adjective without an object (e.g., 'She is mean' usually needs context)., Overused to describe minor annoyances rather than significant unkindness. |
| 用法说明 | 用'平均'来描述典型或正常的事物。在正式写作中，当有更具体的术语时，避免使用它。Use 'average' to describe something that is typical or normal. Avoid it in formal writing when more specific terms are appropriate. | 当描述某人的不友好行为时使用'刻薄'。它是中性的，但在某些情况下可能被视为非正式。在正式场合或讨论意图时避免使用。Use 'mean' when describing someone's unkind behavior. It is neutral but can be perceived as informal in some contexts. Avoid using it in formal settings or when discussing intentions. |
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常见问题：Average 对比 Mean
Average和Mean 有什么区别？
Average: Not special or better than others; typical. Mean: unpleasant or cruel; unkind.
哪个更高级：Average和Mean？
Average 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 A2。
Average和Mean 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？
在 CEFR 量表上：Average: A2, Mean: A1。
Average和Mean 是什么词性？
Average: adjective, Mean: verb.
能各给一个例子吗？
Average: The average temperature in July is often quite high. Mean: What does this word mean in English?
我可以互换使用 Average和Mean 吗？
不总是。Average和Mean 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。