thereby

adverb
🔊/ˌðeəˈbaɪ/
🔊/ˌðerˈbaɪ/
(formal)
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  1. used to introduce the result of the action or situation mentioned因此;由此;从而
    • Regular exercise strengthens the heart, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.经常锻炼可以增强心脏机能,从而减少心脏病发作的危险。🔊🔊
    Topics Change, cause and effectc1
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryThereby is used with these verbs:
    • permit
    • perpetuate
    • prevent
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