| 释义 |
to the extent that, to that extent ◊ The phrases to the extent that, to that extent, and to a greater/lesser extent are often used to describe the effect or importance of something in relation to something else.在…程度上；到…程度；由于 -
To the extent that he encouraged their bad behavior, he's to blame for it. [=he's partly to blame for their bad behavior because he encouraged it]由于他鼓动他们做出不端行为，他也应该为此受责。 -
He encouraged their bad behavior, and to that extent he's to blame for it.他鼓动他们做出不端行为，因此他应该受到指责。 -
He studied only to the extent that was required to pass the exam. [=he studied just enough to pass the exam]他学习只学到够应付考试的程度。 -
This new tax affects the middle class and, to a lesser extent, the rich.这一新税种影响到中产阶层，其次对富人也有一定影响。 -
This new tax affects everyone to a greater or lesser extent. [=it affects some people more than it does other people]这一新税种对每个人都有或大或小的影响。 |