method; way; means (of doing sth) · skill; ability · trick; wile

shǒu duàn

sh+ǒu·3rd toned+uàn·4th tone

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They explored every avenue in an attempt to avoid war.

他们尽一切手段避免战争。

English is a means of communication.

英语是一种溝通的手段。

It is time you left off your childish ways.

是你该放弃你幼稚手段的时候了。

Language is the means by which people communicate with others.

语言是人们与他人交流的手段。

Tax cuts are often used as a major fiscal tool to stimulate the economy.

减税常被用作刺激经济的主要财政手段。