[单复数同形]
a means of transportation
交通工具
Watching films is regarded as a good means of entertainment.
看电影被视为一种很好的娱乐方式。
Please by all means hand in the report on time.
请务必准时上交报告。
— Can I use your car?
我能用你的汽车吗？
— By all means.
当然。
This is a two-year course taught by means of lectures.
这是一门为期两年的通过讲座形式教授的课程。
Punishment is by no means a wise choice to help students grow up mentally and physically.
惩罚绝对不是帮助学生身心成长的明智选择。
We haven’t won yet, not by any means.
我们离成功还远着呢。