by way of

a mo’ di, come

Come modo di fare qualcosa o con una funzione precisa, per esempio come spiegazione o scusa.

In inglese semplice: As a way of doing something, or as a particular kind of thing.

• He smiled by way of greeting.
• She offered a free meal by way of apology.
• Let me tell a short story by way of explanation.

Come si usa: by way of something (She sent flowers by way of thanks.)

Sinonimi: as, in the form of

Espressioni comuni: by way of apology, by way of example

via, passando per

Attraverso un luogo o una fase prima di raggiungere una destinazione o un risultato.

In inglese semplice: Through a particular place or stage on the way to somewhere or something else.

• We went home by way of the park.
• They flew to Tokyo by way of Dubai.
• Her career led to teaching by way of journalism.

Come si usa: by way of somewhere (We flew to Rome by way of Paris.)

Sinonimi: via, through

Espressioni comuni: by way of London, by way of something

una sorta di, considerato come

Con un certo carattere, ruolo o rango sociale, oppure ritenuto tale.

In inglese semplice: Having, or being thought to have, a particular character, role, or social position.

• He is by way of being a scholar.
• She was by way of being the village doctor.
• Their uncle was by way of being a local celebrity.

Come si usa: be by way of being someone/something (He is by way of being an expert on local history.)

Espressioni comuni: by way of being, by way of something