By the way表历段示说话人要转入一个新话题,意为:顺便说说; 顺便问 一下。 如:By the way I have something to tell you. 我顺便有些事要告诉你。Oh, by the way, have you heard from Bill lately?哦,顺模烂锋便问一下,你最近收到比尔的来信了吗?注:用 by the way 来引入一个新话题,从表面看来, 好像是顺便补充一点无关紧要的东西,但实际上它有时可能会引出一个对说话者来说是至关重要的事情。 如:By the way, do you think you could lend me $10?顺便问一下旦晌,你能借给我10美元吗?By the way, I wonder if we could discuss my salary. 顺便问一下,我们可否找个时间谈谈我的工资问题