in the way of

介词 prep.

英文释义

介词 prep.
  1. In relation to; in connection with; with respect to. idiomatic
    — He had seen Death many times, - met him in the way of trade, and got acquainted with him.
  2. In or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve. idiomatic
    — The King sought out the farmer who had been branded and sold as a slave . . . and put him in the way of a comfortable livelihood.
  3. Similar to; as an instance of; as a kind of. idiomatic
    — "My dear young friend, rely upon my doing my little all in your absence, by keeping the fact before the mind of Joseph.—Joseph!" said Mr. Pumblechook, in the way of a compassionate adjuration.
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in the way, of.
  5. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, the, way, of.
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