by way of ...

phr

• ① 经过…;经由…(=via)
  • I came home by way of Alice's house.我经过爱丽丝的家回到家里。

• ② 利用…,靠…(=by means of)

• ③ 为…;意在…;当作
  • They are making inquiries by way of learning the facts.他们为获知事实而进行调查。
  • by way of an introduction作为前言
  • a stick by way of a weapon当武器用的手杖
  • by way of a joke开玩笑地

• ④[与V-ing, being连用]【口】习惯是…;据说是…;状态是…
  • She is by way of being an actress.她(被公认)是个女演员。