以
yǐ
Meaning
- in order to
- by means of
- according to
Definition
表示凭借、用、拿、因为等含义的介词或连词。
A preposition or conjunction indicating means, cause, purpose, etc.
Usage
作为介词时，表示使用某种工具、手段或凭借某种条件；作为连词时，表示因果关系或目的。
As a preposition, it indicates using a tool, method, or relying on a condition; as a conjunction, it indicates cause and effect or purpose.
Examples
- 1 他以认真负责的态度完成了任务。（He completed the task with a serious and responsible attitude.）
- 2 我们以诚相待，赢得了对方的信任。（We treated each other sincerely and gained the other's trust.）
- 3 他以优异的成绩考上了大学。（He was admitted to university with excellent grades.）
- 4 由于天气原因，比赛以平局告终。（Due to weather, the game ended in a draw.）
- 5 大家早做准备，以免到时候手忙脚乱。（Everyone prepares early so as not to be flustered when the time comes.）
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