| 词组 | means |
| 释义 | Contents overview meansby all means, any means and no meansby all means, any means and no meansby all meansby any meansby no means 527.210284by no means, any means and all means by no means, any means and all means by all meansby any meansby no means 527.210287527 means1singular and plural ending in -sBoth the singular and the plural of means end in -s.In the 19th century a new means of communication was developed – the railway. (not … a new mean of communication …)There are several means of transport on the island.For other words with singular forms ending in -s, 117.3.2by all/any/no meansBy all means is not the same as by all possible means. It is used to give permission or to encourage somebody to do something, and means 'of course' or 'it is all right to …' Compare:'Can I borrow your sweater?''By all means.'By all means get a new coat, but don't spend more than £150.We must help her by all possible means. (not We must help her by all means.)By no means (or not by any means) is not the opposite of by all means. It is similar to definitely not, or not by a long way.'Is that all you've got to say?''By no means.'Galileo was by no means the first person to use a telescope.Previous Next |
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