means to an end
目的就是手段；為達到目的而采取的行動或手段
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英文釋義
something that is done in order to achieve a particular result or goal, although it may not be enjoyable or ethical
例句
I don't enjoy networking, but it's a means to an end for my career.
典故來源
源自哲學討論，指行動本身并非目的，而是達成最終目標的手段。