sense ·noun (MEANING)
Definition: one of the possible meanings of a word or phrase Level: B2
这个词有好几个意思，但我指的是它的字面含义。
The word has several meanings, but I'm referring to its literal ___sense.
'Bat'可以指一种动物或一件体育器材——这两种意思都在使用。
'Bat' can mean an animal or a piece of sports equipment - it's used in both ___senses.
从这个词最真实的意义上讲，他是一位领袖，激励着他身边的每一个人。
He was a leader in the truest ___sense of the word, inspiring everyone around him.