means

Mittel, Methode

Eine Möglichkeit, etwas zu tun oder ein Ergebnis zu erreichen.

In einfachem Englisch: 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?

So benutzt man es: 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.)

Synonyme: way, method

Häufige Wendungen: means of transport, means of communication, means to something, means to an end

finanzielle Mittel, Vermögen

Geld und Besitz, die jemand zur Verfügung hat.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

So benutzt man es: of means (The charity received help from a woman of means.); within/beyond someone’s means (That house is beyond our means.)

Synonyme: resources, wealth

Häufige Wendungen: person of means, within your means, limited means