means（方法）是复数还是单独的单词

means 做“方法,方式”解时,是一个独立的单词,它也有复数概念,只不过单复数同形.
一些例子：
The quickest means of travel is by plane.最快的交通工具是飞机.
It's by no means certain.完全不能肯定.
Please find alternative means of transport.请另外找一个运输方法.
Radio and television are important means of communication.无线电和电视是重要的通信手段.
We express our thought by means of words.我们用词句来表达思想.
Are there any means of getting there?x05有什么方法可以到那里吗?
He explored ways and means of solving the question.x05他寻找解决问题的方法.