| 词组 | ways and means |
| 释义 | Idiom ways and means Theme: MONEY Referring to the raising of money to pay for something. (Typically refers to a government committee or a committee of some organization charged with raising money. Fixed order.)The suggestion was referred to the ways and means committee for discussion at the next meeting.The proposed legislation is stalled in ways and means. Idiom ways and means methods of achieving something.She spent years exploring ways and means of improving children's nutrition. ways and meansThe methods by which something is accomplished or attained, especially in relation to finances. We're here to discuss the goals of the project, not the ways and means. Funding and a plan will come later. ways and meansthe methods and resources at someone's disposal for achieving something.In the British parliamentary system this phrase is used specifically of the various methods of raising government revenue. 1982 Frank McGuinness The Factory Girls He said too he couldn't afford opposition and there were ways and means of getting rid of it. Everybody thinks there's definitely going to be redundancies and pay-offs. ˌways and ˈmeansthe methods and materials available for doing something: ‘How will you get the money?’ ‘Don’t worry, there are ways and means.’ |
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