释义 |
by dint of something by dint of (something)Due to something. The largely-outdated word "dint" refers to force or effort. By dint of hard work, I was able to get an A in my math class this semester.See also: by, dint, ofby dint of something If something happens or is done by dint of something else, it happens or is done as a result of it. They got the address from her by dint of much persuasion. He succeeded by dint of sheer hard work.See also: by, dint, of, somethingby dint of something/doing something (formal) as a result of (doing) something; through: By dint of sheer hard work, she managed to pass all her exams.See also: by, dint, of, something |