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| weak /əz/ |
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| 1 | used for showing comparison
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| | 1a | used for comparing one person , thing , or situation with another 像…一样；和…一样 | | as...as Simon isn’ t as tall as his brother. 西蒙不如他兄弟高。 | | I don’ t smoke as much as I used to. 我抽烟不像以前那么多了。 | | I can’ t run as fast as you. 我不能跑得跟你一样快。 | | just as We all need regular exercise, but a healthy diet is just as important. 我们都需要有规律的锻炼，但是健康的饮食也同样重要。 | | half/twice/three times etc as much A house in London costs twice as much as a similar house in Liverpool. 伦敦一栋房子的价格是利物浦类似房子的两倍。 | | the same as Barbara’ s suggestion was almost exactly the same as mine. 巴巴拉的建议几乎跟我的一模一样。 | |
| | 1b | equal to the amount or level that is usual/possible/necessary/expected 与通常一样…的/尽可能…的/尽量必要…的/与预计一样…的 | | There were twice as many visitors as usual last weekend. 上周末的游客是平常的两倍。 | | Our aim is to collect as much information as possible. 我们的目标是收集尽可能多的信息。 | | The damage wasn’ t quite as bad as expected. 损失不大像预计的那样糟糕。 | |
| | 1c | used in particular expressions for emphasizing a quality in someone or something （强调特性）像…一样 | | Her skin was white as snow. 她的皮肤白得像雪。 | | as tough as old boots 像老靴子一样坚韧 | |
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| 2 | spoken used for referring to what is known
used for mentioning that something is already known or has already been talked about 正如；如同 |
| As I was saying, we expect 2002 to be a good year. 正如我刚说的，我们期望2002年是个好年头。 |
| As everyone knows, the farming industry is in serious difficulties. 众所周知，农业面临严峻的困难局面。 |
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| 3 | in the same way
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| | 3a | used for saying that something happens or is done in the same way （指事物以同样的方式发生或以同样的方式处理某事物）和…一样 | | I invested the money as you suggested. 我照你的建议投资了。 | | Leave everything just as you found it. 每件东西都别动，原样放着。 | | as usual Judith was late, as usual. 朱迪思同往常一样迟到了。 | |
| | 3b | used for saying that someone or something else is the same/does the same thing/has done the same thing etc 某人也一样 | | Frank is a fine athlete, as was his father before him. 弗兰克是个优秀的运动员，在他之前他父亲也一样。 | | I travel to London every day, as do most of the people who live in this village. 我每天乘车去伦敦，住在这个村子里的大部分人都是这样。 | |
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| 4 | having a particular job , use , or appearance
used for referring to what someone or something does or how they appear 作为；当 |
| As managing director, I am expected to provide effective leadership. 作为总经理，我应该表现出高效的领导作风。 |
| a portrait of the princess as a child 公主孩童时期的画像 |
| An electric drill can also be used as a screwdriver. 电钻也能当作改锥用。 |
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| 5 | how sb/sth is considered
used for saying that someone or something is considered or described in a particular way （被看）作…；（被描绘）为… |
| Van Dyck was regarded as the greatest painter of his time. 凡·戴克被视为他那个时代最伟大的画家。 |
| The result of the vote is being seen as a personal victory for the Prime Minister. 选举结果被看作是首相个人的胜利。 |
| as being/having Madeira is described as having the best climate in the world. 马德拉群岛被描述成拥有世界上最好气候的地方。 |
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| 6 | when or while
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| | 6a | used for saying that something happens at the same time as something else 在…的同时；当…时 | | As the family were sitting down to dinner, there was a knock at the door. 家人正要坐下来吃饭时，有人敲门。 | | just as We got to the check-in desk just as they were about to close. 正当他们要关门时我们到了住宿登记处。 | |
| | 6b | immediately after something has happened 一…就 | | I’ m ready to go out as soon as it stops raining. 我准备雨一停就出门。 | |
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| 7 | because
used for giving the reason for something 因为；由于 |
| As it was getting late, we took the children home. 由于天色越来越晚，我们就带孩子们回家了。 |
| We chose Calvert to lead us as he said he knew the way. 我们选择让卡尔弗特带我们走，因为他说他认识路。 |
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| 8 | although
used after an adjective or adverb to mean that something is true despite what you are saying 虽然，尽管（用于形容词或副词后） |
| Strange as it may seem, I never really wanted to be rich. 虽然这可能看来很奇怪，但我确实从没想过要发财。 |
| Much as I sympathize with your difficulties, there is little I can do to help you. 尽管我同情你的困境，但我却无力帮你。 |
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| - | as for
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| used for introducing a subject that is related to what you have just been talking about |
| 关于；至于 |
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| As for the children, they were happy enough to spend all day on the beach. 至于孩子们，他们很高兴整天呆在沙滩上。 |
| As for the festival itself, it is a joyful celebration of the traditions of this great city. 至于节日本身，它是场喜气洋洋的庆祝会，为的是颂扬这个伟大城市的传统。 |
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| - | as if spoken
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| used for emphasizing that something is not true or is not important |
| 好像（强调某事物不真实或不重要） |
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| ‘Don’ t get lost or anything, will you?’ ‘As if I would – I’ m not stupid.’ “别迷路或出什么事，好吗？”“好像我会似的，我不笨。” |
| Why was he worrying about the interview? – As if it mattered anyway! “为什么他对这次面试这么担心？好像这很重要似的！” |
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| - | asif/as though
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| 1 | in such a way that something seems to be true 好像；似乎 | It looks as if it’ s going to rain. 看起来像是要下雨了。 | | Jack smiled as though he was enjoying a private joke. 杰克微笑了，好像他正独自欣赏一个笑话。 | |
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| 2 | used when you are describing something and you imagine an explanation for it that you know is not the real one 好像；仿佛 | The house was in such a mess – it looked as though a bomb had dropped on it. 房子这么乱七八糟的，仿佛是遭到了炸弹的轰炸。 | |
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| - | as is mainly AMERICAN
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| in the original condition , including any faults or problems |
| 按原样；本来就是这样 |
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| We’ ve agreed to take the house as is. 我们同意将房子按原样买下。 |
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| - | as it is
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| already |
| 已经 |
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| I don’ t want to hear any more complaints. I’ ve got enough problems as it is. 我不想听到更多的牢骚，我已经有太多的问题了。 |
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| - | as it is/as it turns out
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| used for saying what the situation really is when something different might have happened |
| 实际情况是 |
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| He was expecting to have completed his training by now. As it is, he’ s only halfway through it. 他本指望现在完成培训。实际情况是他只完成了一半。 |
| They said the repairs would cost around £20,000, but, as it turns out, the final bill will be twice that amount. 他们说修理费大约需要2万英镑左右，但是，实际上最后的账单将是那个数字的两倍。 |
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| - | as it were
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| used for making a description sound less definite or less exact |
| 可以说；在某种程度上 |
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| Mandela became, as it were, the father of the nation. 曼德拉可以说变成了国父。 |
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| - | asof/as from
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| used for saying that something will start to happen on a particular day , and will continue after that day |
| 自…起 |
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| As of 6th April 1999, all gifts to charities will be free of tax. 自1999年4月6日起，对慈善机构的所有捐赠都将免税。 |
| As from today, the bank will be open for business from 9.30 am. 从今天起，银行将从早上9∶30开始营业。 |
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| - | as to formal
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| concerning someone or something |
| 至于；关于 |
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| There is some doubt as to whether the information is totally accurate. 关于消息是否完全准确存有一些怀疑。 |
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| - | it’ s not as if... spoken
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| used for saying that something is not true and therefore it cannot be the explanation for someone’ s behaviour |
| 不大像是…（表示某事不是真的，因而不能解释某人的行为） |
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| I can’ t understand why he disapproves of me. It’ s not as if I’ ve done anything wrong. 我不理解他为什么不喜欢我，不大像是我做了什么错事。 |
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| See also | | - good 1 | | - long 2 | | - soon | | - well 1 | | - yet | |
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