dint

dint
/dɪnt; dɪnt/ n
1 = dent.
2 (idm 习语) by dint of sth by means of sth 凭借某事物的力量; 通过某事物的作用
    He succeeded by dint of hard work. 他通过辛勤努力获得成功.

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