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The usurper took power by force .

篡夺者武装夺取了权力。

Slaves work by compulsion, not by choice.

奴隶被迫工作,没有选择的余。

The hotel confirmed our reservations by telegram.

给们来电确认所订膳宿不作变动。

We have already advised you by cable.

们已去电通知你方。

The island is accessible only by boat.

这座岛只能坐船去。

I was swept along by the crowd.

被人群推着向前走。

He was beaten down by his opponent.

他被他的对手击败了。

This parcel is overweight by two kilos.

这包裹超重两公斤。

We ventilate a room by opening windows.

们开窗以使室内空气流通。

He predated the check by five days.

他把支票上的日期填早了五天。

He saluted her by raising his hat.

他举起帽子向她致意。

He made a fortune by selling houses.

他靠卖房子发了财。

I lost your file by pure mischance.

把你的文件丢了，纯粹是碰上倒霉事了。

The procession passed right by my door.

伍正好经过家门口。

She prefaced her remarks by an apology.

她以道歉的话作为开场白。

She is related to me by marriage.

她和有姻亲关系。

I will tell the result by telegraph.

打电报告诉你结果。

The roof was held up by pillars.

屋顶用柱子支撑着。

We sealed our agreement by shaking hands.

们最后以握手表示达成了协议。

I meant nothing by it at all.

那么做毫无别的意思。