way
noun
Definitions of way noun
route(路线)
- A2Countable(可数名词)
A route, direction, or course taken to reach a destination.
路；道路；途径
Can you tell me how to get to the restaurant?
你能告诉我怎么去餐厅吗？
I've only been in Madrid for a few weeks, so I am still learning the area.
我刚到马德里几周，所以还在熟悉这个地区。
We need to stop for gas on our way to the airport.
我们在去机场的路上需要停下来加油。
direction(方向)
- B1Countable(可数名词)
The direction something faces.
（某物面向的）朝向
"Which direction does this room face?" "It faces north."
「这个房间朝哪个方向？」「它朝北。」
Which side of this box should face upwards?
这个箱子的哪一面应该朝上？
The numbers are inverted; it should be 71, not 17.
数字是倒置的；应该是71，不是17。
distance(距离)
- B1Singular(单数)
A distance or period of time.
距离；一段时间
Yesterday, we walked a considerable distance.
昨天，我们走了相当远的距离。
The holiday still feels a long time away.
假期感觉还有一段时间。
We managed to climb from 12th to 1st place.
我们成功从第12名爬升到第1名。
method(方法)
- B1Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
A method, style, or approach of doing something.
方式；方法；风格；方面
I admire the style you've chosen for your hair.
我欣赏你选择的发型风格。
In certain aspects, it would be preferable to meet on Monday instead of Wednesday.
在某些方面，星期一见面会比星期三更合适。
To some degree, I'd prefer they didn't come, as that would mean more work.
在某种程度上，我宁愿他们不来，因为那意味着更多的工作。
- A2Countable(可数名词)
A method or course of action taken to achieve a desired outcome.
措施；方法
There are several approaches to solving this problem.
有几种方法可以解决这个问题。
That’s not the right way to do it, allow me to demonstrate.
这不是正确的做法，让我来示范。
That method didn't work, so let's try it your way.
那种方法没有奏效，所以让我们试试你的方式。
manner(方式)
- C1Singular(单数)
The manner of one's behavior or thinking, or how something happens.
（思维）风格；（行事）作风；（某事发生的）方式
Don't be concerned—that's just how he is.
别担心——他就是这样的人。
He looked at me with a sinister expression.
他用一种阴险的表情看着我。
It's incredible how she manages to stay so calm.
她能够保持如此冷静真是太不可思议了。
space(空间)
- C2Singular(单数)
The space needed for a particular movement or action.
通道；道路
Excuse me, am I blocking your path? I'll move out of the way.
不好意思，我挡到你的路了吗？我马上让开。
I couldn’t see the stage because a pillar was obstructing my view.
我看不到舞台，因为一根柱子挡住了我的视线。
Create more space for new clothing by removing the clothes you no longer wear.
把不再穿的衣服清掉，为新衣服腾出更多空间。
desire(愿望)
- C1Singular(单数)informal(非正式)
If someone gets or has their way, what they want happens.
如愿以偿
She pouts like a four-year-old if she doesn’t get her way.
如果她不能如愿以偿，就会像四岁小孩一样噘嘴。
state(状态)
- Singular(单数)
The poor state of something, especially someone's health.
（坏的）状况（或情况）（尤指健康）
He's been in a very bad state of health since the operation.
自从手术后，他的健康状况一直非常糟糕。
Used in the names of some roads.
…路（用于道路的名称）
Our office is located at 17 King's Way.
我们的办公室位于国王路17号。
Phrases of way noun
- the other way around
Happening or being done in the opposite manner.
到过来
• I thought the boss was guiding the employees, but it was the other way around.
我以为老板在指导员工，但事实却是相反的。
- the other way round/around
Happening in the opposite way; conversely.
以相反的方式发生；反过来。
• I expected him to support my view, but it turned out the other way around.
我原以为他会支持我的观点，但结果却相反。
adverb
Definitions of way adverb
degree(程度)
- informal(非正式)
To an excessive degree or by a large margin, especially in time or space.
过度；大幅地（尤用于强调时间或空间中的程度或距离）
After the third lap, she was significantly behind the other athletes.
在第三圈之后，她远远落后于其他运动员。
She spends far too much money on clothing.
她在衣服上花的钱实在太多了。
direction(方向)
- old-fashioned(过时)
In the direction of.
向…的方向；沿…的方向
I believe they reside somewhere in the Birmingham area.
我相信他们住在伯明翰地区的某个地方。
Idioms
- way of life
The typical manner in which a person conducts their daily life.
生活方式
• He chose a simple way of life, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
他选择了一种远离城市喧嚣的简单生活方式。
- no way
Used to express that something is impossible or cannot happen.
绝对不可能
• I'm very sorry, but there's no way we can assist you.
非常抱歉，但我们绝不可能协助你。
- point the way
To indicate or suggest a course of action or a method for achieving a better outcome in the future.
指引方向，指出（更好的）方法。
• This research points the way for future energy policies.
这项研究为未来的能源政策指引了方向。
- all the way
To the greatest possible degree; completely or from beginning to end.
完全地
• They supported the project all the way, from the initial proposal to the final completion.
他们从最初的提案到最终完成，一直支持这个项目。
- ways and means
The methods and resources necessary to achieve a particular goal or outcome.
达成某事的途径、方法与所需资源。
• The company is exploring the ways and means of increasing its market share.
公司正在探索增加市场占有率的方法和资源。
- by the way
Used to introduce a new topic or provide additional information, often in a casual or conversational manner.
(顺便一提)顺便说起
• I'm about to head out, by the way, could you mail this letter for me?
我正要出门，顺便问一下，你能帮我寄这封信吗？
- go all the way
To engage in sexual intercourse, typically after a period of kissing and physical intimacy.
（尤指在经过亲吻和爱抚等前戏之后）发生性行为。
• They decided to go all the way after dating for three months.
他们约会三个月后决定发生性行为。
- go out of your way
To make a special effort to do something, especially to help someone else.
特地，特别花心思
• She really went out of her way to organize a surprise party for me.
她真的费尽心思为我筹办了一个惊喜派对。
- by way of
As a form of or a way to achieve something; using something as a method or means.
以…的方式
• She sent a gift by way of thanks.
她送了一份礼物作为感谢。
- give way to something
To be superseded or replaced by something else, typically due to the latter being superior, more economical, or more convenient.
取代
• With advancements in technology, traditional letter writing is giving way to instant messaging apps.
随着技术的进步，传统的书信写作正在被即时通讯应用程序取代。
- be on the way to something
To be making good progress towards achieving something or reaching a particular state.
快要完成
• After several months of hard work, the project is well on the way to completion.
经过几个月的努力，这个项目即将完成。
- all the way to
To the furthest extent or highest level in a process or structure.
一直到（高层次）
• They fought the case all the way to the Supreme Court, but ultimately lost.
他们将案件一路打到了最高法院，但最终还是输了。
- (in) any way, shape, or form
In any manner or condition; under any circumstances.
以任何形式
• This policy must not discriminate against any individual in any way, shape, or form.
这项政策绝不能以任何方式、形式或形态歧视任何个人。
- be out of the way
A place or building that is out of the way is located far from where most people live.
偏远的，远离人居之地的
• They chose a restaurant that was out of the way to celebrate their anniversary.
他们选择了一家偏远的餐厅来庆祝他们的周年纪念。
- the easy way out
The easiest or least effortful solution or option in a difficult situation.
松懈的解决之道
• He always chooses the easy way out when things get tricky.
他总是选择最简单的方法来应对棘手的情况。
- find a way
To devise a method or solution for accomplishing or managing something.
设法解决或处理某事。
• Despite the limited resources, they still found a way to complete the project.
尽管资源有限，他们仍然设法完成了这个项目。
- get something out of the way
To complete or deal with something so that it is no longer a concern or an obstacle.
完成
• I like to get my homework out of the way on Friday evenings so that I can enjoy the weekend.
我喜欢在星期五晚上完成我的作业，这样我就可以享受周末了。
- go your own (sweet) way
To act independently and according to one's own wishes, without regard for others' opinions or desires.
一意孤行
• Despite his friends advising him against it, he went his own way and decided to start his own business.
尽管朋友们劝他不要这么做，他还是坚持己见，决定自己创业。
- go your own/separate way
This idiom describes a situation where individuals or groups decide to discontinue a relationship, either personal or professional, and pursue their own independent paths.
分道揚鑣
• After many years of collaboration, the two companies decided to go their separate ways and pursue their own developments.
经过多年的合作，这两家公司决定分道扬镳，各自追求自己的发展。
- have it both ways
To attempt to gain advantages or benefits from two conflicting or opposing options or situations.
两全其美
• She wanted to remain single but still enjoy the benefits of a relationship; it's hard to have it both ways.
她想要保持单身，但同时享受恋爱的好处；这很难两全其美。
- in no way
Not at all; absolutely not.
丝毫不，绝不。
• I would in no way think he would betray us.
我绝不会认为他会背叛我们。
- make your way
To move or travel to a particular place.
指前往某地；移动至某处。
• We slowly made our way down the river.
我们慢慢地沿着河流前进。
- talk your way into/out of something
To use persuasive language to convince others to allow you to do or not do something.
靠说辞说服或辩论而达成目的
• He talked his way into his dream job by convincing the interviewer.
他通过说服面试官，成功获得了梦想的工作。
- way to go!
Used to express praise for someone's achievement or sarcastically when someone has done something foolish.
做得好！(表詰赞或反詰)
• You managed to finish that difficult project, way to go!
你成功完成了那个困难的项目，干得好！
- way/direction the wind blows
To try to understand a situation, especially other people's opinions, before taking action.
观风向
• Before making any formal suggestions, we should see which way the wind is blowing.
在提出任何正式建议之前，我们应该先看看风向如何。
- work your way up/to the top
To advance through a series of positions or stages to reach the highest level in an organization or field.
逐步晋升
• She started as a junior employee and worked her way up to become the CEO of the company.
她从初级员工做起，逐步晋升成为公司的首席执行官。
- wouldn't have it any other way
Used to express that one would not prefer a situation to be different, despite any associated difficulties or problems.
心甘情願
• Caring for my elderly parents is hard work, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
照顾年迈的父母很辛苦，但我不希望有任何改变。