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单词 as and when
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as and when
e. as and when.
(a) Introducing a clause: to the extent and at the time that; (loosely) whensoever. Cf. if and when at if conj. and n. Phrases 3.
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the world > existence and causation > occurrence > [adverb] > whensoever or eventually
yetc1400
as and when1565
successively1600
in the successa1676
ultimately1818
the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > possibility > [adverb]
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possiblyc1400
possiblea1425
contingentlyc1430
potentiallyc1450
perhapsa1535
as and when1565
conceivably1625
if you like1813
1565 T. Stapleton in tr. Bede Hist. Church Eng. Pref. to Rdr. sig. ǁ3 This precious pearle off Fayth..as and when it pleased God was opened and made manifest.
1652 R. Resbury Lightless-starre iii. 22 The Scriptures themselves be upon no other termes, nor in any other case serviceable, or usefull unto men, for the tryall of Doctrines and Opinions, but only as and when they are clearly understood by them.
a1679 M. Poole Annot. Holy Bible (1683) I. sig. I4v/1 A common and customary blessing, which Parents may bestow upon any of their Children as and when they please.
1744 True Copy Last Will & Test. of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough 60 I do hereby authorize and impower my said Grandson John Spencer, as and when he shall come into and be in Possession of the said Manors [etc.].
1796 J. B. Bird New Pocket Conveyancer I. 185 To such child or children equally among them, share and share alike, as and when they shall severally be married.
1837 Amer. Biblical Repository July 184 To abandon his hearers to be converted as and when God's sovereignty shall choose.
1885 Irish Law Times 14 Mar. 132/2 All fees and costs..shall as and when realised be paid into court to the credit of an account.
1945 J. Corbett Death—by Appointment xvii. 186 I gave her the key; told her that she could use the house as and when she wanted to.
1996 She Apr. 70/3 To learn to deal with an issue as and when it rears its head.
(b) colloquial. Without following clause: when possible, now and then; eventually, in due time.
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1937 Rotarian Sept. 29/1 If I am to become a tottering old man I shall handle that situation ‘if, as, and when’.]
1965 Listener 17 June 892/1 They confirmed the existing main roads as future main traffic arteries to be widened ‘as and when’.
1977 Custom Car Nov. 30/2 We hope to be half-inching a J72 in the near future, so more on that as and when.
1999 M. Sawyer Park & Ride (2000) v. 93 I just buy things as and when.
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