They say the word "trick" can mean a shortened and effective way to express complex findings.

VOA: special.2010.01.19

It's much more important than friends." But even a simple text message can mean a lot.

VOA: special.2009.09.14

But lower property values and tighter lending requirements mean a harder time getting new loans.

VOA: special.2009.09.04

They mean a kind of news reporting that uses an emotional style and personal opinion.

VOA: special.2009.08.28

But on Thursday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned lawmakers that lack of action to raise the borrowing limit would mean a lower credit rating.

VOA: special.2011.07.15

However,sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad.

VOA: special.2010.05.30

When Americans say wildcat, they usually mean a lynx, an ocelot or a bobcat.

VOA: special.2009.11.08

To look at the dog, you would think he was not worth anything but to sit around and look mean and look for a chance to steal something.

VOA: special.2009.08.29

Today,many groups use the word to mean a life-threatening emergency.

VOA: special.2010.04.18

Less salt can mean a lower blood pressure.

VOA: special.2010.01.27

Phase six would mean a global pandemic.

VOA: special.2009.05.06

"It is easy to say create a commission. Does it mean anywhere we have a failing we create a commission?

VOA: standard.2009.08.22

When a rider charges out of the chute atop a mean and agitated bucking bull, he can easily get into deadly trouble.

VOA: standard.2010.01.25

"The currency reform is to increase the flexibility of the RMB, that doesn't mean a dramatic appreciation."

VOA: standard.2010.06.21