the / a mean between sth and sth a method of doing something which is between two very different methods, and better than either of them中庸之道，折中办法〔指介于两种不同办法之间而比两者都好的一种办法〕:•It's a case of finding the mean between firmness and compassion.要在强硬和同情之间找出折中的办法。⇒MEANS |