by way of
US /baɪ weɪ əv/
UK /baɪ weɪ əv/
1.
通过, 经由
via; by means of
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We went to the party by way of the back entrance.
我们通过后门去了派对。
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He sent the message by way of his assistant.
他通过他的助手发送了消息。
2.
作为一种, 以...方式
as a form of; as a kind of
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He offered some advice by way of a warning.
他提出了一些建议，作为一种警告。
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She made a comment by way of explanation.
她发表了一番评论，作为一种解释。