词汇 | by the way |
释义 | Idiom by the way Theme: ADDITIONALLY incidentally; in addition; while I think of it.By the way, I'm not going to the bank today.Oh, by the way, your shoes need polishing. Idiom by the way in addition but of less importance.By the way, I heard that Phyllis may be moving to Dallas.What did you have for dinner, by the way? by the wayIncidentally; on a side note. An interjection meant to casually introduce or emphasize additional information in the conversation. By the way, I remembered where I left my keys, in case you were wondering. Beckett was an amazing playwright. There's a lecture on his work tomorrow, by the way. by the wayand by the by1. a phrase indicating that the speaker is adding information. (By the by is not as frequent.) Tom: Is this one any good? Clerk: This is the largest and, by the way, the most expensive one we have in stock. Bill: I'm a realtor. Is your house for sale? Alice: My house is not for sale, and, by the way, I too am a realtor. 2. a phrase indicating that the speaker is casually opening a new subject. Bill: Oh, by the way, Fred, do you still have that hammer you borrowed from me? Fred: I'll check. I thought I gave it back. Jane: By the by, don't you owe me some money? Sue: Who, me? by the way1. In passing, incidentally, as in She's my wife's cousin, and by the way, a good friend. [Mid-1500s] 2. Parenthetically, in addition, as in We saw Mary last week, and by the way, did Tom call you? [Early 1600s] by the ˈway(also by the ˈby/ˈbye less frequent) (spoken)1 used for introducing something you have just thought of, which may or may not be connected to what has just been said: I had a meeting with Graham at work today... by the way, I’ve invited him and his wife to lunch on Sunday. 2 used for saying that something is not important in the present situation or discussion: Her academic qualifications are by the by. What we need is someone dynamic and creative. by the way Incidentally: By the way, you forgot to cash that check. |
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