by all means
US /baɪ ɔːl miːnz/
UK /baɪ ɔːl miːnz/
1.
当然可以, 尽管
used to express permission or agreement
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“May I borrow your pen?” “By all means.”
我能借你的笔吗？" "当然可以。
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If you need help, by all means, ask.
如果你需要帮助，尽管问。
2.
务必, 不惜一切代价
used to emphasize that something should be done or is true
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You must by all means finish your homework before watching TV.
你务必在看电视前完成作业。
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We need to succeed by all means possible.
我们必须不惜一切代价取得成功。