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means of doing sth
Flying is the fastest means of traveling.
乘坐飞机是最快的旅行方式。
方法；手段
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方法；手段
a method, way, or instrument for achieving a result
Flying is the fastest means of traveling.
乘坐飞机是最快的旅行方式。
达到某种结果的手段或条件。
An instrument or condition to achieve a result.
财力；财富。
Financial resources; wealth.
达到目的的方式
how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
实现目的的手段
an instrumentality for accomplishing some end
Hard work is the only means of achieving success.
努力工作是取得成功的唯一手段。
AI contextual example
They lacked the financial means to continue the project.
他们缺乏继续这个项目的财力。
AI contextual example
We need to find a means of transportation to get there.
我们需要找到一种交通工具去那里。
AI contextual example
a means of control
一种控制手段。
WordNet
Flying is the fastest means of traveling.
乘坐飞机是最快的旅行方式。
固定习语，表示达到目的的方法。
For him, work is just a means to an end.
对他来说，工作只是达到目的的手段。
用作介词短语，表示‘通过……方式’。
The message was sent by means of email.
这条信息是通过电子邮件发送的。
Not this
There is no mean to solve this problem.
Use this
There is no means to solve this problem.
在这里，'means'作为名词表示'方法'，应使用复数形式'means'，而不是单数'mean'，因为'mean'作名词时通常指'平均值'。
Not this
He succeeded by mean of hard work.
Use this
He succeeded by means of hard work.
固定搭配是'by means of'，意为'通过...方式'，不能用'by mean of'。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
交通方式
Bicycles are an eco-friendly means of transportation.
自行车是一种环保的交通方式。
通讯方式
Email is a primary means of communication in business.
电子邮件是商务中的主要通讯方式。
达到目的的手段
He saw the job only as a means to an end.
他把这份工作仅视为达到目的的手段。
务必
By all means, feel free to ask questions.
务必请随意提问。
绝不
This is by no means an easy task.
这绝不是一个容易的任务。
财力
They lack the financial means to buy a house.
他们缺乏买房的财力。
务必，一定；当然可以
By all means, take a seat and make yourself comfortable.
请务必坐下，别拘束。
绝不，一点也不
This is by no means an easy task.
这绝不是一件容易的事。
达到目的的手段
He saw the job merely as a means to an end.
他把这份工作仅仅看作达到目的的手段。
目的证明手段正确。
He believes the ends justify the means, so he cuts corners to succeed.
他相信目的证明手段正确，所以为了成功而偷工减料。
不惜一切代价。
They vowed to defend their freedom by any means necessary.
他们发誓不惜一切代价捍卫自由。
发长 /iː/ 音 (如 sea, tea)
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想象一个人用多种（means）手段（means）积累财富（means）
register: neutral; contexts: ["日常交流", "学术讨论"]; note_zh: 通常用于表示方法或手段，在正式和非正式场合均常见。
Often used in the phrase 'a means of' or 'by means of'. Plural in form but can be singular in meaning.
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