thereby
UK [ˌðeə'baɪ] US [ˌðer-] formal or old-fashioned
adverb
■as a result of this action 因此，由此；从而•Diets that are high in saturated fat and cholesterol tend to clog up our arteries, thereby reducing the blood flow to our hearts and brains.高饱和脂肪和高胆固醇的饮食容易阻塞我们的动脉，从而减少向心脏和大脑的供血。
UK [ˌðeə'baɪ] US [ˌðer-] formal or old-fashioned
adverb
thereby hangs a tale humorous
■said to someone when what they have asked about involves a long explanation 说来话长，其中大有文章（表示某人问及的情况需要很长的解释）•"Why are you limping?" "Ah, thereby hangs a tale."“你为甚么一瘸一拐的？”“唉！说来话长。” |