a means to an end
达到目的的方法
There is no doubt that radio and television are
important "means" of communication.
毫无疑问无线电和电视是重要的交流"方式"
- A means or manner of procedure,especially a regular and systematic way of accomplishing something:
方法,办法：过程中的手段或方式,尤指为完成某事的一个经常性的和系统性的方法：
a simple "method" for making a pizza crust;
一个简单的比萨饼边儿"制作工艺"
- A manner or method of doing:
方式：做某事的方式或方法：
several ways of solving this problem; had no way to reach her.
解决这个问题的几种办法；没有办法找到她
参考资料：美国传统辞典