1. by way of parenthesis : 附带地；
名词
1. 圆括号
Parentheses are a pair of curved marks that you put around words or numbers to indicate that they are additional, separate, or less important. (This sentence is in parentheses.)
2. 插入语
A parenthesis is a remark that is made in the middle of a piece of speech or writing, and which gives a little more information about the subject being discussed.
3. 插一句
You say 'in parenthesis' to indicate that you are about to add something before going back to the main topic.
1. a message that departs from the main subject
Synonym: digressionasideexcursusdivagation
2. either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material