by way of

I had better say a few words by way of explanation.

我最好以解释的方式说几句话.

I say so by way of example.

我这样说只是举例而已.

We offer this small token by way of appreciation.

我们赠送这小小的礼物以表谢意.

This is only by way of analogy.

这不过是个比方.

The path goes under the river by way of the tunnel.

这条通道经隧道从河下经过。

"It's my ulcer," he added by way of explanation.

“那是因为我得了溃疡，”他补充解释说。

They're going to Poland by way of France and Germany.

他们要去波兰,途经法国和德国.

We had some sandwiches by way of a meal.

我们吃了一些三明治,就算是一顿饭了.

By way of illustration I'll refer to the behavior of rabbits.

我将举例说明兔子的行为.

She will return to his country by way of Bangkok.

她将经曼谷归国.

Please take a message to him by way of reply.

请你给他带个回话.

He did it by way of helping me.

他这么做的目的在于帮助我.

He came by way of Shanghai.

他由上海转道而来.

He was dismissed by way of disciplinary punishment.

他被开除以示惩戒.

I don't owe him by way of gratitude.

我不该他的情.