instrumentality

instrumentality [ˌinstrumenˈtæliti] n.

1. ■ 手段, 媒介, 工具

2. ■ 执行部门

Through the instrumentality of the police he was able to locate his relatives. 靠警察帮忙, 他找到了他的亲属。

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习惯用语

by the instrumentality of

1. ■ 靠..., 借助于...

through the instrumentality of

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