"way in which anything is done," 1640s, from Latin modus (plural modi), literally "a measure, extent, quantity; manner" (see mode (n.1)). Especially in modus operandi and modus vivendi.
权威例句
1. After 1940, a modus vivendi between church and state was achieved.
1940年后,教会和政府达成了妥协。
2. An example of her modus operandi was provided during a terse exchange with the defendant.
与被告的简短交流体现了她独特的办事方式。
3. We managed to achieve a kind of modus vivendi.
我们设法达成了某种临时的妥协.
4. Diablo Source : Wird es einen Open Modus und einen Lan Modus geben?
会开放战网和局域网对战吗?
5. The international modus operandi of government procurement and its apocalypse.