
means:the money that a person has 财富;钱财 plural
People should pay according to their means. 人们应该按照各自的负担能力来消费.
He doesn't have the means to support a wife and child. 他无钱养活妻小.
Private school fees are beyond the means of most people(= more than they can afford). 私立学校的费用是大多数人无力支付的.
Try to live within your means(= not spend more money than you have). 要尽可能量入为出.