by
英 /baɪ/ 美 /baɪ/
- prep. 由；被Shows who or what performs an action in passive sentences.
- prep. 通过；以某种方式Using a particular method or means.
- prep. 不迟于；在……之前No later than a particular time.
This wooden bowl was made by my grandfather.
这个木碗是我祖父做的。
Urban air quality can be improved by expanding public transport and encouraging residents to cycle more often.
扩大公共交通服务并鼓励居民更多骑车，可以改善城市空气质量。
搭配
by bus 乘公交车by doing something 通过做某事by the end of 不迟于……结束时by hand 用手工
辨析提示
by表示截止时间；until表示状态持续到某时。
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