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手段
shǒu duàn
Meaning
- method; way; means (of doing sth)
- trick; wile
Definition
手段指为达到某种目的而采取的方法、措施或技巧。
Means, method, measure, or trick used to achieve a certain goal.
Usage
通常用于描述为了实现目标而使用的方法，可以是正当或不正当的。
Often used to describe the methods employed to achieve a goal, which can be legitimate or illegitimate.
Examples
- 1 他用不正当的手段获得了这份工作。 (He used unfair means to get this job.)
- 2 谈判中，我们采取灵活的手段来达成协议。 (In negotiations, we use flexible methods to reach an agreement.)
- 3 政府采取强硬手段打击犯罪。 (The government adopts tough measures to combat crime.)
- 4 为了实现梦想，她不惜一切手段。 (She will use any means necessary to achieve her dream.)
- 5 营销手段对于产品推广非常重要。 (Marketing techniques are very important for product promotion.)
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