by all means
US /baɪ ɔːl miːnz/
UK /baɪ ɔːl miːnz/
成語
1.
當然可以, 儘管
used to express permission or agreement
範例:
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“May I borrow your pen?” “By all means.”
我能借你的筆嗎？" "當然可以。
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If you need help, by all means, ask.
如果你需要幫助，儘管問。
2.
務必, 不惜一切代價
used to emphasize that something should be done or is true
範例:
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You must by all means finish your homework before watching TV.
你務必在看電視前完成作業。
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We need to succeed by all means possible.
我們必須不惜一切代價取得成功。