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ways and means
ways and meanspl.n.1. Methods and resources available to accomplish an end, especially to meet expenses.2. Methods and means, especially legislation, for raising revenue needed by a government.ways and means pl n 1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the revenues and methods of raising the revenues needed for the functioning of a state or other political unit 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (usually capital) a standing committee of the US House of Representatives that supervises all financial legislation 3. the methods and resources for accomplishing some purpose ways′ and means′
n.pl. 1. legislation and other methods for raising revenue for the use of the government. 2. methods and means of accomplishing or paying for something. [1400–50] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | ways and means - resources available to meet expenses (especially legislation for raising revenue for a government)resource - available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed |
Translationsway (wei) noun1. an opening or passageway. This is the way in/out; There's no way through. 路 路2. a route, direction etc. Which way shall we go?; Which is the way to Princes Street?; His house is on the way from here to the school; Will you be able to find your/the way to my house?; Your house is on my way home; The errand took me out of my way; a motorway. 路線 路线3. used in the names of roads. His address is 21 Melville Way. (街道名稱)路 （街道名称）...路 4. a distance. It's a long way to the school; The nearest shops are only a short way away. 路程 路程5. a method or manner. What is the easiest way to write a book?; I know a good way of doing it; He's got a funny way of talking; This is the quickest way to chop onions. 方法 方法6. an aspect or side of something. In some ways this job is quite difficult; In a way I feel sorry for him. 方面 方面7. a characteristic of behaviour; a habit. He has some rather unpleasant ways. 習慣，作風 习惯或作风8. used with many verbs to give the idea of progressing or moving. He pushed his way through the crowd; They soon ate their way through the food. (與動詞連用)表示前進或移動 （与动词连用）表示前进或移动 adverb (especially American) by a long distance or time; far. The winner finished the race way ahead of the other competitors; It's way past your bedtime. (尤在美國)距離遠超過，時間超過很久，距離大幅地超前 远远地，大大地 ˈwayfarer noun a traveller, especially on foot. 徒步旅行者 徒步旅行者ˈwayside noun the side of a road, path etc. We can stop by the wayside and have a picnic; (also adjective) a wayside inn. 路邊 路边be/get on one's way to start or continue a walk, journey etc. Well, thanks for the cup of tea, but I must be on my way now. 啟程，行走或旅程持續 啟程，持續行走或持續旅程 by the way incidentally, in passing, while I remember etc. By the way, did you know he was getting married? 順便一提 顺便说一句fall by the wayside (of projects, ideas etc) to be abandoned; to fail. 半途而廢，失敗 半途而废，离弃 get/have one's own way to do, get etc what one wants. You can't always have your own way. 為所欲為 为所欲为get into / out of the way of (doing) something to become accustomed to (not) doing; to get into / out of the habit of doing. They got into the way of waking up late when they were on holiday. 習慣(不習慣)做某事 习惯（不习惯）于... go out of one's way to do more than is really necessary. He went out of his way to help us. 特地費心 不怕麻烦have a way with to be good at dealing with or managing. She has a way with children. 善於應付或處理 擅长处理，有能力对付 have it one's own way to get one's own way. Oh, have it your own way – I'm tired of arguing. 隨某人的意思 随某人的意思in a bad way unwell; in poor condition. The patient is in a bad way. 狀況不好 状况不好in/out of the/someone's way (not) blocking someone's progress, or occupying space that is needed by someone. Don't leave your bicycle where it will get in the way of pedestrians; Will I be in the/your way if I work at this table?; `Get out of my way!' he said rudely. (不)阻礙某人的去路，(不)佔用某人需要的空間 （不）阻碍某人的去路，（不）占用某人需要的空间 lose one's way to stop knowing where one is, or in which direction one ought to be going. I lost my way through the city. 迷失方向 迷失方向make one's way1. to go. They made their way towards the centre of the town. 前往 前进2. to get on in the world. 出頭，發跡 出头，称名于世 make way (for) to stand aside and leave room (for). The crowd parted to make way for the ambulance. 讓路(給) 让路（给） under way moving, in progress etc. Her plans are under way. 移動中，進行中 进行中way of life a manner of spending one's life. I enjoy farming – it's a pleasant way of life. 生活方式 生活方式ways and means methods, especially of providing money. (尤指提供金錢的)方法 （尤指付款的）方式 ways and means
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.See also: and, mean, wayways and means the 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. See also: and, mean, wayˌways and ˈmeans the methods and materials available for doing something: ‘How will you get the money?’ ‘Don’t worry, there are ways and means.’See also: and, mean, wayEncyclopediaSeewaynesboroWays and means
Related to Ways and means: Ways and Means AdvancesWAYS AND MEANS. In legislative assemblies there is usually appointed a committee whose duties are to inquire into, and propose to the house, the ways and means to be adopted to raise funds for the use of the government. This body is called the committee of ways and means. FinancialSeeWays and Means CommitteeAcronymsSeeWAMEways and means
Related to ways and means: Ways and Means AdvancesWords related to ways and meansnoun resources available to meet expenses (especially legislation for raising revenue for a government)Related Words |