"by all means" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 当然
• 尽管

Definition

用于表示强烈同意或许可，相当于“当然”或“请便”，是一种礼貌的表达方式。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

偏正式、用于允许他人做某事或同意建议。不要与“by any means”（无论如何）混淆。常见搭配：'by all means, help yourself'。

Examples

If you want to borrow my book, by all means.

如果你想借我的书，**当然**。

May I open the window? By all means.

我可以开窗吗？**当然**。

If you want to join us, by all means.

如果你想加入我们，**尽管**。

A: Can I ask a question? B: By all means.

A: 我可以问个问题吗？B: **当然**。

If you need any help, by all means, just let me know.

如果你需要帮助，**尽管**告诉我。

A: Is it okay if I bring a friend to the party? B: By all means! The more the merrier.

A：我可以带朋友来参加聚会吗？B：**当然**！人越多越好。