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adverb əzaz 1Used in comparisons to refer to the extent or degree of something. 用于范围或程度的比较如同，如 it tasted like grape juice but not as sweet 这尝起来像葡萄汁，却不及葡萄汁甜。 Example sentencesExamples - He's not as big as you think he is.
- It's best to plant bulbs as soon as possible after bringing them home.
- The other guy was all muscle, and he was strong, but not as fast.
- Most mums-to-be want to look just as nice as they did before they became pregnant.
- Paris has been almost as hot as Mecca this week.
- I'm not nearly as good as she is, but I'm still learning.
- A microprocessor, as small as a postage stamp, performs thousands of calculations per second based on readings from the sensor.
- They know the company as well as I do.
- 1.1 Used to emphasize an amount.
用于强调数量多达 as many as twenty-two rare species may be at risk 多达22种稀有物种可能处于濒危状态。 Example sentencesExamples - A major resort might spend as much as $1 million annually on its power bill for snowmaking.
- Your fish will survive in as little as 18 inches of water as long as it does not freeze solid.
- Police arrested as many as 150 people for participating in a rare public protest to call for reforms.
- Now the chimp is an endangered species, with as few as 150,000 chimps left in the wild.
- The plan is less than the estimates of some analysts, who had said the company may have to pay as much as $4 billion.
conjunction əzaz 1Used to indicate that something happens during the time when something else is taking place. 用于表示在一件事情发生的同时另一件事情发生了当 Frank watched him as he ambled through the crowd 当他在人群中漫步时，弗兰克注视着他。 as she grew older, she kept more to herself 随着年龄的增长，她变得更沉默了。 Example sentencesExamples - They were showered in debris as the house collapsed and Amanda was separated from her party.
- I was raised as a Catholic in Poland but as I grew older I started to question things.
- She watched him as he approached her.
- The ice continued to melt, but as it did so, I continued to slip deeper into the unknown.
- I grabbed the keys to the store as I left.
- Last night, as we drove back from the grocery store, the sky was a deep blue with pink-tinted edges.
Synonyms while, just as, even as, at the (same) time that, at the moment that, during the time that, just when simultaneously 2Used to indicate by comparison the way that something happens or is done. 用于通过比较来表示某事发生或完成的方式以…的方式，如同…那样 他们能随心所欲。 she kissed him goodbye, as usual 她同平常一样和他吻别。 Example sentencesExamples - Thank you Mrs Peck, as usual you have been very helpful.
- You may add more sugar to the recipe as you wish, but don't over-sweeten it.
- She was the same as always, but her hair looked brighter and her eyes sparkled more.
- The bout was, as was the case back then, a slow-paced fight compared to the fights of today.
- Since the mother is ill, she may not be able to care for her baby as she would if she were well.
- The direction deserves commendation, as do all the actors.
Synonyms in the (same) way that, the (same) way, in the (same) manner that informal like - 2.1 Used to add or interject a comment relating to the statement of a fact.
用于在陈述中增加或插入评论正如… as you can see, I didn't go after all 你看，我毕竟没有去。 Example sentencesExamples - I've got a business to run, as you can see.
- However, as I mentioned earlier, most people are totally unaware of the East Village Arts District.
- They commented on our house, as we all knew they would.
- The lady is not, as he said in his letter, ten years younger than he, but a little older.
- I'm used to all kinds of hard work, as you know, and I'm not afraid.
- Lee was a night-time security guard as I recall, not a cop.
Synonyms which, a fact which, something which
3Because; since. 因为；既然 I must stop now as I have to go out 我得就此打住了，因为我得出去。 Example sentencesExamples - I miss him terribly as he was also a very good friend before any sort of romantic relationship developed.
- There are concerns for her as she was ill before she vanished.
- Children's charities would like more help distributed through child benefit, as it is paid to all children through their mother.
- This is a hard letter to write, as I have to admit I was wrong, and I hate that.
- Athlone requested the game be played before Christmas instead of January 8 as students will be on holiday.
- I look forward to more of their efforts, as they seem to be a young company with an interesting slate of artistic foreign films.
Synonyms because, since, seeing that, seeing as, considering that, on account of the fact that, in view of the fact that, owing to the fact that informal on account of literary for archaic forasmuch 4Even though. 尽管，虽然 sweet as he is, he doesn't pay his bills 他虽然和蔼可亲，却不买账。 try as he might, he failed to pull it off 虽然他一试再试，却没有成功。 Example sentencesExamples - But, good as he is, he was not the only reason to enjoy the film.
- Unless you are of a particularly curious bent, you would not even wish to sit down and eat with these people - dazzlingly clever as they undoubtedly are.
- I still can't push that memory out of my mind, hard as I might try.
- Try as she might, she can't keep her troubled family from fragmenting.
- Medicine Lodge, Kansas, small as it was, contained seven saloons for the comfort of local drinkers.
- Caroline, tired as she was, obediently followed.
Synonyms although, though, even though/if, in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, notwithstanding the fact that, notwithstanding that, for all that, while, whilst, albeit, however
prepositionəzaz 1Used to refer to the function or character that someone or something has. 用于某人或某物的功用或特点作为，以…的身份 这事突如其来，叫人震惊。 Example sentencesExamples - He cares for her deeply as a friend and perhaps as a future wife.
- He worked as a business teacher in the local high school.
- In addition to text, users can send virtually any kind of electronic file as an attachment.
- If you treat an important section of the community as outcasts, they will hardly shine as patriots.
- His death came as a shock, followed by anger when you learnt of the circumstances.
- The 7100, which also works as a phone, should appeal to customers who want a single device for calls and e-mail.
Synonyms in the guise of, with the appearance of, in the character of, so as to appear to be in the role of, being, acting as, functioning as 2During the time of being (the thing specified) 当…时 he had often been ill as a child 他小时候经常生病。 Example sentencesExamples - Born in the Ukraine, he was brought to England as a baby and spent his childhood in Liverpool.
- At high school and later as an employee of a steel company he dabbled as a self-taught artist in oil painting.
- My parents were able to build their business upon the strong values they were taught as children.
- Subsequently I visited this country as an adult, but for a short period of time.
- This is definitely the weirdest dinner I've ever had as a student.
UsageFor a discussion of whether it is correct to say he's not as shy as I rather than he's not as shy as me or I live in the same street as she rather than I live in the same street as hersee personal pronoun PhrasesCompared or contrasted with. the adult literacy rate for women is 44.5 percent, as against 67.8 percent for men Example sentencesExamples - Fourteen percent of the candidates had obtained university admission, as against 12,5 percent last year.
- Castro said globalisation benefits only 20 per cent of the world's people as against 80 per cent of others.
- The number of judges in the high court will now go up to 39, as against the 41 required.
- Initially, the request for the old box to be returned was flatly rejected as against the company's modernising policy.
- Relief bonds issued on or after 1 March will bear an interest rate of eight per cent as against 8.5 per cent earlier.
- In both 1914 and 1942, French Canadians rebelled, according to Richard, not so much against the war as against being coerced.
- Consolidated budget expenditures are projected at about 16.3 billion leva, 39.3 per cent of GDP, as against 38.6 per cent of GDP in 2004.
- Tuffey continued his good record in Tests in New Zealand, where he has taken 22 wickets at 25 as against 3 at 89 overseas.
- Unfortunately, there is reason to doubt whether we can play as well today as against the Yugoslavs.
- Only 30 % of women said they backed the move, as against 39 % of men.
Synonyms compared to, compared with, by contrast with, next to, against, beside
At the time when (used to refer to an uncertain future event) 用于指不确定的未来之事当 they deal with an issue as and when it rears its head 事到临头他们才会开始处理。 Example sentencesExamples - We have issued strict instructions to the area engineers to fill potholes as and when they are appear.
- I didn't do any research at the time, because I'm lazy and thought I'd resolve the issue as and when the need arose.
- Publishers can shave costs by dumping their full-time employees and using freelances as and when.
- Sometimes this preparatory stage is intensive. Sometimes it happens over a long period, as and when I feel like it.
- So expect posts as and when, but I doubt there will be more than one or two a day for a while.
- Apply one technique, refine it as and when, then ultimately stick with it or ditch it.
- Receptionists at taxi firms will be issued with forms so they can log them as and when they are reported by drivers.
- There is room for further expansion and development of the brewhouse to meet future demand as and when it arises.
- Indeed, the study says that most journalists sent to cover crises are general reporters dispatched as and when events occur.
- The first priority for the group will be to improve this communications system as and when that proves possible.
as for you, you'd better be quick 至于你，最好快点。 Example sentencesExamples - And as for the number of people you've never seen before, half a hand will do nicely.
- And as for the spread of STDs, would legalising prostitution really prevent it?
- And as for its military tradition, I assume we're going back in time a bit, maybe to the Vikings.
- And as for the Ramblers' Association, if they spent some of the money on footpath signs it would be a help.
- I thought she held up pretty well, but as for me, my skills are badly deteriorating.
- And as for the Bonnie Prince, he died an alcoholic in Rome, his dreams turned to dust.
- Also, as for rotation, there can be more than one roto-reflection axis.
- I burn up at the thought of it and as for having a chat with my mom about it, I would rather be run over by a bus first.
- And as for my father, I will definitely take him up on his offer if he still wants to send me to learn to sew now!
- And as for your present, chocolate may be involved, but there's other stuff too!
Synonyms concerning, respecting, with respect to, on the subject of, as regards, regarding, with reference to, re, in regard to, with regard to, apropos, in the matter of, in connection with
Used to indicate the time or date from which something starts. 〈主英〉 用于指某事开始之时或开始的日期从 as from 1 January, a free market will be created 从1月1号开始，一个自由市场将建成。 I'm on the dole as of now 从现在开始我就要吃救济了。 Example sentencesExamples - He has a fiancée, Julie, and as of a fortnight ago, a son named Christian.
- But, as of yesterday, the trust had only 3,000 members, and you have to be a member to invest.
- I wandered over to what will be my new desk as of Monday to try it out for size, and see how I felt about the view.
- The number of cases at the moment is certainly declining as of this month, on the other hand we have had lulls before.
- Boarding schools will also have to pay to be inspected by the government's Care Commission as from next year.
- In the absence of agreement as to the date of the payment, payment is to be implied to be on demand as from the date of any tax saving made by the Defendant.
- After all this, I was told today that the form has changed as from this month to a new nationwide form.
- The train's called the Ghan and it runs from Adelaide through Alice and, as of today, on to Darwin.
- So in an effort to start people recycling rubbish, as from Friday, Bristol Bin men will take one wheelie bin full of trash only.
- Benefits of the Scheme will only apply as from the date your contributions to the scheme becomes payable.
As would be the case if. 好像，似乎，仿佛 she behaved as if he wasn't there 她表现得好像他根本不在场似的。 Example sentencesExamples - Football is now a business, but players are expected to act as if it was still a sport.
- The table was set out nicely and all seemed as though it would be a lovely lunch.
- They have told me to act as if their house is mine and they are all looking after me well.
- My father talked a lot about his own father before he died, as though he'd never got over it.
- It was all he could do to act as though he had never read either of her letters.
- So she got out of her car and went about her errands as though nothing untoward was happening.
- She had known Sara only a day or two and yet she acted as if Blaze were her best friend.
- The men around her laughed and acted as though it was the cleverest thing they had seen.
- It's almost as though some people only feel they have an identity when they are at work.
- Most of the details are a blur now but he motioned with the gun, as though he wanted us all outside.
informal I very much doubt it. 〈非正式〉我很怀疑！ You know how pools winners always say it won't change their lives? Yeah, as if! 你知道那些足球赛赌博的赢家们总是说赢了钱还是改变不了他们的生活吗？当然知道，可我才不信呢。 Example sentencesExamples - And wait I did, my Standard open at The horoscopes (Predictions for New Year! Your Stars, That Break, and You! - as if).
- You know how pools winners always say it won't change their lives? Yeah, right, as if.
- Even some prejudicial rejection can also be okay, if the person socially shutting you down is in a committed relationship (as if!) or has an incompatible sexual orientation.
- Clueless, however, with its mall culture (buy something; buying makes happy), and its witty dialogue (‘as if!’), doesn't support the heritage industry.
- You can tell she's wanting everyone to tell her how brilliant she was. As if.
In the existing circumstances. 在目前情况下，按现在情况来看 I've got enough on my plate as it is 眼下我要做的事情已够多的了。 Example sentencesExamples - You're cool enough as is!
- Rail staff have a hard enough job as it is, working under difficult circumstances.
- Mr Samuels tells it as it is and pulls no punches, he is one citizen who will stand up and be counted.
- It can help to shine a critical light on things that are wrong with the world as it is - which is plenty.
- We live in a highly residential area and there is little enough parkland as it is.
- Though I'm feeling quite queer as it is, so I don't invite you to dwell on it too long.
- I reckon it looks pretty choice as is, but its always fun to mix things up a bit.
- Because I'm angry at it now, proper shaking angry and this Blog entry is long enough as it is.
- They bought the house as is with the understanding that Mrs Callahan could have a day in the house alone, to select mementos.
- Buying a house is out of the question for many of us who struggle as it is to just rent somewhere.
In a way (used to be less precise) 用于表示不够确切的情况也许可以这么说，在某种程度上 areas which have been, as it were, pushed aside 在某种程度上说已被搁置起来的领域。 Example sentencesExamples - Like racoons, they have found niches in urban areas, living in our trash, as it were.
- All it seems to do, though, is set out a number of procedural steps, as it were.
- I was feeling truly at odds with the world, in it, but not of it, as it were.
- He was told what the terms were and he, as it were, gave his blessing.
- Some of the young stags early in a hunt may turn and stand at bay for short periods as a sort of posturing, as it were, to the hounds.
- This book, not scholarly by any manner of means, takes us on a cultural excursion, as it were.
- It is clearly more powerful if you can identify a trend, because one rises above the individual dispute, as it were.
- Not really hungry, the trio dined early and lightly, eating, as it were, out of habit rather than desire.
- Also in Eire, there's a scheme for paying a living wage to artists once they have proved themselves, as it were.
- Instead of me trying to get inside Harry's head, as it were, he started getting inside mine.
Synonyms so to speak, in a manner of speaking, in a way, in some way or other, to some extent, so to say
With respect to; concerning. 关于；在…方面 decisions as to which patients receive treatment 关于哪些病人该接受治疗的决定。 Example sentencesExamples - I am aware that there is no easy solution as to whether abortion is right or wrong.
- They have been advising us as to how we should behave to avoid the situation getting worse.
- If in doubt ask for written confirmation as to what you can expect for your money.
- I have only one spare bed, so had to make a tricky decision as to who had to sleep on the floor.
- Postwatch will also listen to local concerns as to why the offices should not close.
- I've been arguing with my husband as to what would be the best plant for this position.
- Police are mystified as to how the thief managed to open the vehicle without using force.
- Now drivers have been left confused as to whether they can still park in the bay.
- We had different views as to how a political interviewer should go about his job.
- So now I'm back home and a bit confused as to whether my visit was effective or not.
Synonyms concerning, respecting, with respect to, on the subject of, as regards, regarding, with reference to, re, in regard to, with regard to, apropos, in the matter of, in connection with
Guangzhou (Canton as was) is 2000 km from Beijing Example sentencesExamples - The three rathas (temple cars) built of various trees constructed in parts from traditional tools as was done thousands of years ago.
Synonyms previously, earlier, earlier on, before, until now, until then, hitherto, née, once, as was, once upon a time, at one time, at an earlier time, in the past, in days gone by, back in the day, in years gone by, in times gone by, in bygone days, in times past, in former times, in earlier times, time was when
usually with negativeUntil now or a particular time in the past. 直到现在；从过去某一时间 the damage is as yet undetermined 损失到目前还未确定。 Example sentencesExamples - Some of the leaves at the base of the plant are almost black but newer foliage shows no sign of this colouring as yet.
- He has as yet had no response from the government or other political parties.
- Several proposals have been considered, but as yet no feasible plans are in place.
- Although there is still a long way to go, and it's a bit early to be thinking of that as yet.
- There is little sign as yet of the opposition movement forcing the US to alter its policies.
- Officers are currently investigating the complaint and as yet no charges have been filed.
- Teachers must be allowed the joy of introducing children to areas of study as yet unknown to them.
- With a number of fixtures still to be played, whether this match will be replayed is as yet undecided.
- Britain, for some as yet unexplained reason, chose not to avail itself of this option.
- They may be on the verge of an appointment but there's no sign of an announcement as yet.
Synonyms so far, thus far, yet, still, even now, up till now, up to now, until now, up to the present time
informal Used as an ironic comment on a somewhat unexpected statement. 〈英〉 用于对自己刚说过的意思表示具有讽刺意味的看法真不容易啊；真不简单啊 on the way home I fell asleep in John's car, as you do Example sentencesExamples - A little boy finds a gigantic robot in his back yard - as you do - and has to keep it secret from his mother and the authorities.
- Her formerly shy and romantic husband reacts by training as a terrorist - as you do.
- He reasoned, as you do, that it was time to get hold of actual badgers - actual as in stuffed.
- I only bought this girl a six-pack of Gerberas and a packet of salted peanuts, as you do.
- Last night I dreamt that I was having lunch with a couple of friends and Snoop Dog, as you do.
- I was idly wondering, you know - as you do, what is the world's largest pickle?
- I went to Bowhill near Selkirk to have lunch with The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, as you do.
- On the plane the other day I found myself - as you do - examining in detail the people around me.
- But when they asked me what sort of day I had had at school I just said ‘Fine’, as you do.
- I decided to invite a friend I worked with to accompany me to the ballet - as you do.
OriginMiddle English: reduced form of Old English alswā 'similarly' (see also). RhymesAbkhaz, Baz, has, jazz, pizzazz, razz, whereas nounPlural asses asæs An ancient Roman copper coin. 阿斯（古罗马铜币） Example sentencesExamples - Meanwhile bronze asses dropped in weight from about 280g to about 60g.
- The asses and denarii minted by C. Marcius Censorinus show him in profile as a bearded and diademed man.
The chemical element arsenic.
adverb usually as — as1Used in comparisons to refer to the extent or degree of something. 用于范围或程度的比较如同，如 it tasted like grape juice but not as sweet 这尝起来像葡萄汁，却不及葡萄汁甜。 hailstones as big as tennis balls 网球般大小的冰雹。 Example sentencesExamples - He's not as big as you think he is.
- They know the company as well as I do.
- It's best to plant bulbs as soon as possible after bringing them home.
- Paris has been almost as hot as Mecca this week.
- I'm not nearly as good as she is, but I'm still learning.
- Most mums-to-be want to look just as nice as they did before they became pregnant.
- A microprocessor, as small as a postage stamp, performs thousands of calculations per second based on readings from the sensor.
- The other guy was all muscle, and he was strong, but not as fast.
- 1.1 Used to emphasize an amount.
用于强调数量多达 as many as twenty-two rare species may be at risk 多达22种稀有物种可能处于濒危状态。 Example sentencesExamples - A major resort might spend as much as $1 million annually on its power bill for snowmaking.
- Your fish will survive in as little as 18 inches of water as long as it does not freeze solid.
- Now the chimp is an endangered species, with as few as 150,000 chimps left in the wild.
- Police arrested as many as 150 people for participating in a rare public protest to call for reforms.
- The plan is less than the estimates of some analysts, who had said the company may have to pay as much as $4 billion.
conjunction 1Used to indicate that something happens during the time when something is taking place. 用于表示在一件事情发生的同时另一件事情发生了当 Frank watched him as he ambled through the crowd 当他在人群中漫步时，弗兰克注视着他。 as she grew older, she kept more to herself 随着年龄的增长，她变得更沉默了。 Example sentencesExamples - I grabbed the keys to the store as I left.
- The ice continued to melt, but as it did so, I continued to slip deeper into the unknown.
- They were showered in debris as the house collapsed and Amanda was separated from her party.
- Last night, as we drove back from the grocery store, the sky was a deep blue with pink-tinted edges.
- I was raised as a Catholic in Poland but as I grew older I started to question things.
- She watched him as he approached her.
Synonyms while, just as, even as, at the time that, at the same time that, at the moment that, during the time that, just when 2Used to indicate by comparison the way that something happens or is done. 用于通过比较来表示某事发生或完成的方式以…的方式，如同…那样 他们能随心所欲。 as adverb she kissed him goodbye, as usual 她同平常一样和他吻别。 dress as you would if you were having guests 你该穿得像是家里来了客人那样。 as in the past, a collection is to be taken Example sentencesExamples - Thank you Mrs Peck, as usual you have been very helpful.
- The bout was, as was the case back then, a slow-paced fight compared to the fights of today.
- You may add more sugar to the recipe as you wish, but don't over-sweeten it.
- Since the mother is ill, she may not be able to care for her baby as she would if she were well.
- She was the same as always, but her hair looked brighter and her eyes sparkled more.
- The direction deserves commendation, as do all the actors.
Synonyms in the way that, in the same way that, the way, the same way, in the manner that, in the same manner that - 2.1 Used to add or interject a comment relating to the statement of a fact.
用于在陈述中增加或插入评论正如… as you can see, I didn't go after all 你看，我毕竟没有去。 he has, as you know, called for a referendum Example sentencesExamples - I've got a business to run, as you can see.
- I'm used to all kinds of hard work, as you know, and I'm not afraid.
- Lee was a night-time security guard as I recall, not a cop.
- The lady is not, as he said in his letter, ten years younger than he, but a little older.
- However, as I mentioned earlier, most people are totally unaware of the East Village Arts District.
- They commented on our house, as we all knew they would.
Synonyms which, a fact which, something which
3Because; since. 因为；既然 I must stop now as I have to go out 我得就此打住了，因为我得出去。 Example sentencesExamples - Athlone requested the game be played before Christmas instead of January 8 as students will be on holiday.
- I miss him terribly as he was also a very good friend before any sort of romantic relationship developed.
- I look forward to more of their efforts, as they seem to be a young company with an interesting slate of artistic foreign films.
- There are concerns for her as she was ill before she vanished.
- This is a hard letter to write, as I have to admit I was wrong, and I hate that.
- Children's charities would like more help distributed through child benefit, as it is paid to all children through their mother.
Synonyms because, since, seeing that, seeing as, considering that, on account of the fact that, in view of the fact that, owing to the fact that 4Even though. 尽管，虽然 sweet as he is, he doesn't pay his bills 他虽然和蔼可亲，却不买账。 try as he might, he failed to pull it off 虽然他一试再试，却没有成功。 Example sentencesExamples - Medicine Lodge, Kansas, small as it was, contained seven saloons for the comfort of local drinkers.
- Caroline, tired as she was, obediently followed.
- But, good as he is, he was not the only reason to enjoy the film.
- Try as she might, she can't keep her troubled family from fragmenting.
- I still can't push that memory out of my mind, hard as I might try.
- Unless you are of a particularly curious bent, you would not even wish to sit down and eat with these people - dazzlingly clever as they undoubtedly are.
Synonyms although, though, even if, even though, in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, notwithstanding the fact that, notwithstanding that, for all that, while, whilst, albeit, however
preposition 1Used to refer to the function or character that someone or something has. 用于某人或某物的功用或特点作为，以…的身份 这事突如其来，叫人震惊。 they were treated as foreigners as a dairy producer, you should evaluate and analyze your farm from many viewpoints Example sentencesExamples - If you treat an important section of the community as outcasts, they will hardly shine as patriots.
- He worked as a business teacher in the local high school.
- In addition to text, users can send virtually any kind of electronic file as an attachment.
- His death came as a shock, followed by anger when you learnt of the circumstances.
- He cares for her deeply as a friend and perhaps as a future wife.
- The 7100, which also works as a phone, should appeal to customers who want a single device for calls and e-mail.
Synonyms in the guise of, with the appearance of, in the character of, so as to appear to be in the role of, being, acting as, functioning as 2During the time of being (the thing specified) 当…时 he had often been sick as a child 他小时候经常生病。 as a student, my nickname was Space Example sentencesExamples - This is definitely the weirdest dinner I've ever had as a student.
- Subsequently I visited this country as an adult, but for a short period of time.
- Born in the Ukraine, he was brought to England as a baby and spent his childhood in Liverpool.
- At high school and later as an employee of a steel company he dabbled as a self-taught artist in oil painting.
- My parents were able to build their business upon the strong values they were taught as children.
UsageA small, seemingly innocent word, as is so frequently misused (or not used where needed) that interested writers are advised to consult a full-length usage guide for counsel on its proper use. As is often used in causal senses in place of because or since (As Julie wasn't hungry, she ordered only a cup of coffee); in such constructions, where as may cause confusion, it is generally advisable to use the unambiguous because, or since. On whether it is more correct to say he's not as shy as I rather than he's not as shy as me, or I live in the same street as she rather than I live in the same street as her, see personal pronoun. On whether it is more correct to say he's not as shy as I rather than he's not as shy as me, or I live in the same street as she rather than I live in the same street as her, see personal pronoun. For a discussion of when to use as rather than like, see like PhrasesAt the time when (used to refer to an uncertain future event) 用于指不确定的未来之事当 they deal with an issue as and when it rears its head 事到临头他们才会开始处理。 Example sentencesExamples - We have issued strict instructions to the area engineers to fill potholes as and when they are appear.
- Receptionists at taxi firms will be issued with forms so they can log them as and when they are reported by drivers.
- Sometimes this preparatory stage is intensive. Sometimes it happens over a long period, as and when I feel like it.
- Indeed, the study says that most journalists sent to cover crises are general reporters dispatched as and when events occur.
- There is room for further expansion and development of the brewhouse to meet future demand as and when it arises.
- Publishers can shave costs by dumping their full-time employees and using freelances as and when.
- The first priority for the group will be to improve this communications system as and when that proves possible.
- Apply one technique, refine it as and when, then ultimately stick with it or ditch it.
- So expect posts as and when, but I doubt there will be more than one or two a day for a while.
- I didn't do any research at the time, because I'm lazy and thought I'd resolve the issue as and when the need arose.
as for you, you'd better be quick 至于你，最好快点。 Example sentencesExamples - And as for the Bonnie Prince, he died an alcoholic in Rome, his dreams turned to dust.
- I thought she held up pretty well, but as for me, my skills are badly deteriorating.
- And as for the number of people you've never seen before, half a hand will do nicely.
- And as for my father, I will definitely take him up on his offer if he still wants to send me to learn to sew now!
- And as for its military tradition, I assume we're going back in time a bit, maybe to the Vikings.
- Also, as for rotation, there can be more than one roto-reflection axis.
- And as for the spread of STDs, would legalising prostitution really prevent it?
- I burn up at the thought of it and as for having a chat with my mom about it, I would rather be run over by a bus first.
- And as for your present, chocolate may be involved, but there's other stuff too!
- And as for the Ramblers' Association, if they spent some of the money on footpath signs it would be a help.
Synonyms concerning, respecting, with respect to, on the subject of, as regards, regarding, with reference to, re, in regard to, with regard to, apropos, in the matter of, in connection with
Used to indicate the time or date from which something starts. 〈主英〉 用于指某事开始之时或开始的日期从 as from 1 January, a free market will be created 从1月1号开始，一个自由市场将建成。 I'm on the dole as of now 从现在开始我就要吃救济了。 Example sentencesExamples - After all this, I was told today that the form has changed as from this month to a new nationwide form.
- So in an effort to start people recycling rubbish, as from Friday, Bristol Bin men will take one wheelie bin full of trash only.
- In the absence of agreement as to the date of the payment, payment is to be implied to be on demand as from the date of any tax saving made by the Defendant.
- Boarding schools will also have to pay to be inspected by the government's Care Commission as from next year.
- The number of cases at the moment is certainly declining as of this month, on the other hand we have had lulls before.
- The train's called the Ghan and it runs from Adelaide through Alice and, as of today, on to Darwin.
- But, as of yesterday, the trust had only 3,000 members, and you have to be a member to invest.
- Benefits of the Scheme will only apply as from the date your contributions to the scheme becomes payable.
- I wandered over to what will be my new desk as of Monday to try it out for size, and see how I felt about the view.
- He has a fiancée, Julie, and as of a fortnight ago, a son named Christian.
As would be the case if. 好像，似乎，仿佛 she behaved as if he weren't there 她表现得好像他根本不在场似的。 Example sentencesExamples - They have told me to act as if their house is mine and they are all looking after me well.
- It was all he could do to act as though he had never read either of her letters.
- It's almost as though some people only feel they have an identity when they are at work.
- My father talked a lot about his own father before he died, as though he'd never got over it.
- So she got out of her car and went about her errands as though nothing untoward was happening.
- The table was set out nicely and all seemed as though it would be a lovely lunch.
- She had known Sara only a day or two and yet she acted as if Blaze were her best friend.
- Most of the details are a blur now but he motioned with the gun, as though he wanted us all outside.
- Football is now a business, but players are expected to act as if it was still a sport.
- The men around her laughed and acted as though it was the cleverest thing they had seen.
informal I very much doubt it. 〈非正式〉我很怀疑！ You know how lottery winners always say it won't change their lives? Yeah, as if! 你知道那些足球赛赌博的赢家们总是说赢了钱还是改变不了他们的生活吗？当然知道，可我才不信呢。 Example sentencesExamples - Even some prejudicial rejection can also be okay, if the person socially shutting you down is in a committed relationship (as if!) or has an incompatible sexual orientation.
- And wait I did, my Standard open at The horoscopes (Predictions for New Year! Your Stars, That Break, and You! - as if).
- You can tell she's wanting everyone to tell her how brilliant she was. As if.
- You know how pools winners always say it won't change their lives? Yeah, right, as if.
- Clueless, however, with its mall culture (buy something; buying makes happy), and its witty dialogue (‘as if!’), doesn't support the heritage industry.
In the existing circumstances. 在目前情况下，按现在情况来看 I've got enough on my plate as it is 眼下我要做的事情已够多的了。 Example sentencesExamples - We live in a highly residential area and there is little enough parkland as it is.
- Buying a house is out of the question for many of us who struggle as it is to just rent somewhere.
- You're cool enough as is!
- Mr Samuels tells it as it is and pulls no punches, he is one citizen who will stand up and be counted.
- Because I'm angry at it now, proper shaking angry and this Blog entry is long enough as it is.
- Though I'm feeling quite queer as it is, so I don't invite you to dwell on it too long.
- They bought the house as is with the understanding that Mrs Callahan could have a day in the house alone, to select mementos.
- Rail staff have a hard enough job as it is, working under difficult circumstances.
- I reckon it looks pretty choice as is, but its always fun to mix things up a bit.
- It can help to shine a critical light on things that are wrong with the world as it is - which is plenty.
In a way (used to be less precise) 用于表示不够确切的情况也许可以这么说，在某种程度上 areas that have been, as it were, pushed aside 在某种程度上说已被搁置起来的领域。 Example sentencesExamples - Instead of me trying to get inside Harry's head, as it were, he started getting inside mine.
- Some of the young stags early in a hunt may turn and stand at bay for short periods as a sort of posturing, as it were, to the hounds.
- I was feeling truly at odds with the world, in it, but not of it, as it were.
- Also in Eire, there's a scheme for paying a living wage to artists once they have proved themselves, as it were.
- He was told what the terms were and he, as it were, gave his blessing.
- Like racoons, they have found niches in urban areas, living in our trash, as it were.
- Not really hungry, the trio dined early and lightly, eating, as it were, out of habit rather than desire.
- All it seems to do, though, is set out a number of procedural steps, as it were.
- This book, not scholarly by any manner of means, takes us on a cultural excursion, as it were.
- It is clearly more powerful if you can identify a trend, because one rises above the individual dispute, as it were.
Synonyms so to speak, in a manner of speaking, in a way, in some way or other, to some extent, so to say
With respect to; concerning. 关于；在…方面 decisions as to which patients receive treatment 关于哪些病人该接受治疗的决定。 Example sentencesExamples - Postwatch will also listen to local concerns as to why the offices should not close.
- Now drivers have been left confused as to whether they can still park in the bay.
- I've been arguing with my husband as to what would be the best plant for this position.
- I have only one spare bed, so had to make a tricky decision as to who had to sleep on the floor.
- We had different views as to how a political interviewer should go about his job.
- Police are mystified as to how the thief managed to open the vehicle without using force.
- They have been advising us as to how we should behave to avoid the situation getting worse.
- If in doubt ask for written confirmation as to what you can expect for your money.
- I am aware that there is no easy solution as to whether abortion is right or wrong.
- So now I'm back home and a bit confused as to whether my visit was effective or not.
Synonyms concerning, respecting, with respect to, on the subject of, as regards, regarding, with reference to, re, in regard to, with regard to, apropos, in the matter of, in connection with
usually with negativeUntil now or a particular time in the past. 直到现在；从过去某一时间 the damage is as yet undetermined 损失到目前还未确定。 Example sentencesExamples - Britain, for some as yet unexplained reason, chose not to avail itself of this option.
- He has as yet had no response from the government or other political parties.
- Some of the leaves at the base of the plant are almost black but newer foliage shows no sign of this colouring as yet.
- Officers are currently investigating the complaint and as yet no charges have been filed.
- Although there is still a long way to go, and it's a bit early to be thinking of that as yet.
- With a number of fixtures still to be played, whether this match will be replayed is as yet undecided.
- They may be on the verge of an appointment but there's no sign of an announcement as yet.
- There is little sign as yet of the opposition movement forcing the US to alter its policies.
- Several proposals have been considered, but as yet no feasible plans are in place.
- Teachers must be allowed the joy of introducing children to areas of study as yet unknown to them.
Synonyms so far, thus far, yet, still, even now, up till now, up to now, until now, up to the present time
Used to indicate the time or date from which something starts. 〈主英〉 用于指某事开始之时或开始的日期从 as of January 1, a free market will be created 从1月1号开始，一个自由市场将建成。 I'm on unemployment as of today Example sentencesExamples - The number of cases at the moment is certainly declining as of this month, on the other hand we have had lulls before.
- But, as of yesterday, the trust had only 3,000 members, and you have to be a member to invest.
- In the absence of agreement as to the date of the payment, payment is to be implied to be on demand as from the date of any tax saving made by the Defendant.
- So in an effort to start people recycling rubbish, as from Friday, Bristol Bin men will take one wheelie bin full of trash only.
- After all this, I was told today that the form has changed as from this month to a new nationwide form.
- Benefits of the Scheme will only apply as from the date your contributions to the scheme becomes payable.
- The train's called the Ghan and it runs from Adelaide through Alice and, as of today, on to Darwin.
- Boarding schools will also have to pay to be inspected by the government's Care Commission as from next year.
- He has a fiancée, Julie, and as of a fortnight ago, a son named Christian.
- I wandered over to what will be my new desk as of Monday to try it out for size, and see how I felt about the view.
OriginMiddle English: reduced form of Old English alswā ‘similarly’ (see also). nounasæs An ancient Roman copper coin. 阿斯（古罗马铜币） Example sentencesExamples - The asses and denarii minted by C. Marcius Censorinus show him in profile as a bearded and diademed man.
- Meanwhile bronze asses dropped in weight from about 280g to about 60g.
The chemical element arsenic.
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