| 单词 | as |
| 释义 | 1. conjunction and preposition uses2. used with other prepositions and conjunctions as (əz , STRONG æz ) conjunction and preposition uses 1. conjunction B1 If something happens as something else happens, it happens at the same time. Another police officer has been injured as fighting continued this morning. All the jury's eyes were on him as he continued. The play started as I got there. Synonyms: when, while, just as, at the time that 2. phrase A2 You use the structure as...as when you are comparing things. I never went through a final exam that was as difficult as that one. There was no obvious reason why this could not be as good a film as the original. As is also a conjunction. Being a mother isn't as bad as I thought at first! I don't think he was ever as fit as he should have been. 3. phrase B2 You use as...as to emphasize amounts of something. [emphasis] You can look forward to a significant cash return by saving from as little as £10 a month. She gets as many as eight thousand letters a month. 4. preposition A1 You use as when you are indicating what someone or something is or is thought to be, or what function they have. He has worked as a diplomat in the U.S., Sudan and Saudi Arabia. The news apparently came as a complete surprise. I had natural ability as a footballer. Synonyms: in the role of, being, under the name of, in the character of 5. preposition B1+ If you do something as a child or as a teenager, for example, you do it when you are a child or a teenager. She loved singing as a child and started vocal training at 12. 6. conjunction B1 You use as to say how something happens or is done, or to indicate that something happens or is done in the same way as something else. I'll behave toward them as I would like to be treated. Today, as usual, he was wearing a three-piece suit. The book was banned in the U.S., as were two subsequent books. Synonyms: in the way that, like, in the manner that 7. preposition B2 You use as in expressions like as a result and as a consequence to indicate how two situations or events are related to each other. As a result of fears about home security, more people are arranging for someone to stay in their home when they're away. In this changing business environment, different demands are being placed on employees. As a consequence, the education system needs to change. 8. conjunction B1+ You use as to introduce short clauses which comment on the truth of what you are saying. As you can see, we're still working. We were sitting, as I remember, in a riverside restaurant. 9. conjunction A2 You can use as to mean 'because' when you are explaining the reason for something. They are regularly sent booklets, but they barely read them as they have so much paperwork to deal with. Enjoy the first hour of the day. This is important as it sets the mood for the rest of the day. Synonyms: since, because, seeing that, considering that 10. as it were phrase You say as it were in order to make what you are saying sound less definite. [vagueness] I'd understood the words, but I didn't, as it were, understand the question. Synonyms: in a way, to some extent, so to speak, in a manner of speaking 11. as it is/as it turns out/as things stand phrase You use expressions such as as it is, as it turns out, and as things stand when you are making a contrast between a possible situation and what actually happened or is the case. I want to work at home on a Tuesday but as it turns out sometimes it's a Wednesday or a Thursday. 12. as against phrase If you discuss a particular set of facts or figures as against another set, you are comparing or contrasting the two sets of facts or figures. The study found that the average length of US TV breaks was 141 seconds as against 236 seconds in Britain. 13. as ever phrase You say as ever in order to indicate that something or someone's behaviour is not unusual because it is like that all the time or very often. As ever, the meals are primarily fish-based. He was by himself, alone, as ever. 14. as a matter of fact phrase B2 You use as a matter of fact to introduce a statement that gives more details about what has just been said, or an explanation of it, or something that contrasts with it. It's not that difficult. As a matter of fact, it's quite easy. 'I guess you haven't eaten yet.'—'As a matter of fact, I have,' said Hunter. Synonyms: actually, in fact, in reality, in truth 15. as follows phrase B2 You use as follows in writing or speech to introduce something such as a list, description, or explanation. The winners are as follows: E. Walker; R. Foster; R. Gates; A. Mackintosh. This can be done if you proceed as follows. 16. as long as phrase B2 If you say that something is the case as long as or so long as something else is the case, you mean that it is only the case if the second thing is the case. The interior minister said he would still support them, as long as they didn't break the rules. I eat as much as I want, so long as it is healthy. 17. as opposed to phrase You use as opposed to when you want to make it clear that you are talking about one particular thing and not something else. We ate in the restaurant, as opposed to the bistro. Synonyms: in contrast with, rather than, as against, as contrasted with 18. as regards phrase B2 You can use as regards to indicate the subject that is being talked or written about. As regards the war, Haig believed in victory at any price. Synonyms: concerning, regarding, relating to, pertaining to 19. as soon as phrase B1 If you say that something happens as soon as something else happens, you mean that it happens immediately after the other thing. As soon as relations improve they will be allowed to go. You'll never guess what happened as soon as I left my room. 20. as such phrase You use as such with a negative to indicate that a word or expression is not a very accurate description of the actual situation. I am not a learner as such–I used to ride a bike years ago. Mark joined as an office boy with no academic qualifications as such. There is no rudder as such, so the craft can be steered only when under power. 21. as well phrase B1+ You use as well when mentioning something which happens in the same way as something else already mentioned, or which should be considered at the same time as that thing. If the university invites one candidate to speak, all others will be invited as well. I prefer to paint landscapes. I like to paint butterflies and gardens as well. Andy's face paled with disappointment; perhaps with anger as well. Synonyms: also, too, in addition, moreover 22. as well as phrase B1 You use as well as when you want to mention another item connected with the subject you are discussing. She published historical novels, as well as a non-fiction study of women in the British Empire. It is in his best interests as well as yours. Wearing the right shoes and clothes as well as being fit can make all the difference. As well as running my organics company, I am Ronnie's PA. Synonyms: including, along with, in addition to, not to mention 23. as yet phrase You use as yet with negative statements to describe a situation that has existed up until the present time. [formal] As yet it is not known whether the crash was the result of an accident. We have not as yet received a response. as (əz , STRONG æz ) used with other prepositions and conjunctions 1. as for phrase B2 You use as for and as to at the beginning of a sentence in order to introduce a slightly different subject that is still connected to the previous one. The city has some wonderful museums. As for hotels 'Coco Reef' is a great choice. 2. phrase You use as to to indicate what something refers to. They should make decisions as to whether the student needs more help. Andy sat down at the table and inquired as to what the problem was. 3. phrase If you say that something will happen as of, or in British English as from, a particular date or time, you mean that it will happen from that time on. The border will be opened as of January the 1st. She is to retire as from 1 October. 4. as though phrase B2 You use as if and as though when you are giving a possible explanation for something or saying that something appears to be the case when it is not. Anne shrugged, as if she didn't know. He burst into a high-pitched laugh, as though he'd said something funny. Translations: Chinese: 与...一样, 当做 Japanese: ･･･している時, ･･･として |
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