1.method

n. 方法，办法、措施

指有计划地做某事的方法，尤指很多人都知道并使用的方法。

His teaching method is quite traditional.

他的教学方法很传统。

This is an effective method for Chinese students to learn English well.

这是中国学生学好英语的一种有效的方法。

The pill is the most efficient method of birth control.

服用避孕药是最有效的避孕方法。

The method is specifically designed for use in small groups.

这方法是专为小组活动设计的。

This is one of the most commonly used methods.

这是最常采用的方法之一。

Modern farming methods can have an adverse effect on the environment.

现代农业耕作方法可能对环境造成负面影响。

Changes in farming methods have badly affected employment in the area.

耕作方法的改变严重影响了这个地区的就业。

We have no quarrel with his methods.

我们没有理由不赞成他的方法。

In no way am I going to adopt any of his methods

我绝对不会采纳他的任何方法。

In education, the pendulum has swung back to traditional teaching methods.

教育界又恢复了传统教学法。

Schools use various methods of testing.

学校采用各种各样的测试方法。

He made a lot of money, using some very dodgy methods.

他采用极其狡诈的手段赚了许多钱。

The methods of communication used during the war were primitive by today's standards.

按今天的标准，大战时期使用的通讯方法非常简陋。

The methods used were unsound.

所使用的方法不可靠。

Speech is the fastest method of communication between people.

说话是人与人之间交流最快捷的方法。

2.approach n. 方法，步骤

指行事或处理问题的方法，常后接介词 to 。(待人接物或思考问题的)方式，方法，态度：

His new approach to teaching English was very popular among the students.

他的新英语教学法很受学生欢迎。

Why don't you take a traditional approach to art criticism?

你为什么不采用传统的艺术评论方法呢？

The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline.

学校决定采取另外一种方式解决纪律问题。

She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them.

她用错误的手段和他们打交道。

We will be exploring different approaches to gathering information.

我们将探索收集信息的不同方法。

We need to develop a coordinated approach to the problem.

我们需要拿出解决这一问题的协调一致的办法。

All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem.

三个队处理这个问题的方法各不相同。

The government's approach to the problem was haphazard.

政府解决这一问题的方法缺乏计划。

It must be conceded that different judges have different approaches to these cases.

必须承认不同的法官会采用不同的方法来判定这些案件。

They have a laissez-faire approach to bringing up their children.

他们采用放任自由的方法来养育子女。

3.manner n. [正式]方式，方法

指做某事或某事发生的方式或风格，通常只用单数。

He finished the speech in his usual manner.

他像往常那样结束了讲话。

The manner of his death made the matter more complicated.

他以这种方式死去，使得该事件更加复杂了。

She answered in a businesslike manner.

她回答时显出一副公事公办的样子。

The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable.

宣布决定的方式非常令人遗憾。

She smiled again in a friendly manner.

她又友好地微笑了一下。

It's a satire somewhat in the manner of Dickens.

这部讽刺作品有点狄更斯的风格。

His manner was self-assured and brusque.

他态度傲慢无礼。

She responded in like manner.

她以类似的方式作出了反应。

The problem can be solved in all manner of ways.

这个问题可以用各种方法加以解决。

I'm a professional and I have to conduct myself in a professional manner.

我是专业人士，必须以专业的态度行事。

manners多指“礼貌”：

He attacked the food as quickly as decent table manners allowed.

他在不失礼的情况下尽可能快地进餐。

I think it's the height of bad manners to be dressed badly.

我认为衣着不当是最没有礼貌的行为。

His manners had always made her blind to his faults.

他的彬彬有礼总是使她对他的缺点视而不见。

She has authentic charm whereas most people simply have nice manners.

她散发出真正的魅力，而大多数人只是举止优雅。

It is bad manners to whisper in company.

在众人面前窃窃私语是不礼貌的行为。

It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full.

嘴里塞满了东西跟人说话是不礼貌的。

4.means n. 方法，方式（关于这个词的用法有专门文章论述，感兴趣的读者自行查阅）

指做某事或为达到某种目的而采用的方法或手段。（单复数同形）

This is their only means of communication.

这是他们唯一的交流方式。

Physical punishment should not be used as a means of controlling children.

体罚不应该作为约束儿童的手段。

Television is an effective means of communication.

电视是一种有效的通信手段。

Is there any means of contacting him?

有没有什么办法和他取得联系？

Have you any means of identification ?

你有没有任何身份证件？

The move is a means to fight crime.

采取这项举措是为了打击犯罪。

Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's present is connected with its past.

书面汉语也成为连接中国现在和过去的重要手段。

Firm diversification is increasingly achieved by the means of takeover and merger.

通过接管和兼并，厂商经营范围日益多样化。

注意：by means of

用，依靠; 将; 借助于;

If you pursue it by means of drink, you are forgetting the hang-over.

如果你想借助喝酒来追求幸福，你就忘记了幸福是遥不可及的。

The load was lifted by means of a crane.

重物是用起重机吊起来的。

The drawing is transferred onto the wood by means of carbon paper.

这幅画是通过复写纸印到木头上的。

He will try his utmost to help them by means of his conventional medical knowledge.

他将会用自己的传统医学知识尽全力帮助他们。

5.mode n. [正式]方式，方法，做法；模式;方式;形式，风格;(情感或行为的)状况;(设备的)工作状态;样式;风格;众数;

指行为、生活或做某事的方式，多因习惯、传统或习俗而形成，有时含刻板之意。

They have different modes of thought.

他们有不同的思维方式。

She was looking forward to a relaxed mode of life.

她当时期待着过一种悠闲的生活。

He switched automatically into interview mode.

他自动切换到访谈模式。

Switch the camera into the automatic mode.

将照相机调到自动拍摄状态。

She always understands well the newest mode in dresses.

她总是很了解服装的最新流行款式。

Living separately from parents after marriage is all the mode.

现在非常流行婚后与父母分开住。

6.way n. 方法，方式，手段；途径

普通用词，可指做某事或达成某事的方法，也可指某事发生的方式。

What is your way to tackle this problem?

你处理这个问题的方式是什么？

Swimming is one way to lose weight.

游泳是减肥的一种方式。

He loved her in his own way.

他用他自己的方式爱她。

I'm not happy with this way of working.

我不喜欢这种工作方法。

Infectious diseases can be acquired in several ways.

传染病的感染途径有几种。

That's no way to speak to your mother!

不能那样跟你妈妈说话！

They grinned at her in a friendly way.

他们友好地对她咧嘴笑了笑。