プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第4版)の解説
しゅだん【手段】
〔方法〕a means ((単複同形))；〔一段階としての手段〕a step；〔方策〕a measure
問題解決のために積極的な手段を講じよう
We'll take positive steps to solve the problem.
手段を誤る
make a mistake [《文》 err] in selecting one's means
目的達成のための手段
a means to an end
生活を楽しむ手段
a way [means] of enjoying life
あらゆる手段を尽くす
try every (possible) means
彼は目的のためには手段を選ばない人間だ
He would 「go to any lengths [do anything] to 「attain his objective [get what he wants].
その金は正当な［不当な］手段によって得たものだ
He got the money by fair [foul] means.
申し入れを聞いてもらえなければ最後の手段に訴えます
We will turn to our last resort if our proposal is rejected.