| 单词 | as |
| 释义 | as —as WEAK /əz/ STRONG /æz/ adverb ► A2 used in comparisons to refer to the degree of something: » She'll soon be as tall as her mother.» I can't run as fast as you.» skin as soft as a baby's» It's not as good as it used to be.Thesaurus+: ↑Similar and the same , ↑Describing people with the same qualities• • • Extra Examples:» Feel my toes - they're as cold as ice.» Country life isn't always as peaceful as city-dwellers think.» I don't think he's been watering these plants - the soil is as dry as a bone.» She can't run as fast as she used to.» The apple pie was as good as the one my grandmother used to make.conjunction (ALTHOUGH) ► F0 although: » Angry as he was, he couldn't help smiling.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a contrastconjunction (BECAUSE) ► A2 because: » As it was getting late, I decided to book into a hotel.» You can go first as you're the oldest.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which introduce a cause or reason• • • Extra Examples:» I'd frayed the edges of my jeans as that was the fashion in those days.» I asked the teacher if I could be excused from football practice as my knee still hurt.» The ceasefire treaty was meaningless, as neither side ever had any intention of keeping to it.» Improved safety measures in cars can be counterproductive as they encourage people to drive faster.» This man is desperate and should not be approached as he may have a gun.conjunction (LIKE) ► B1 in the same way: » He got divorced, (just) as his parents had done years before.» This year, as in previous years, tickets sold very quickly.» As with his earlier movies, the special effects in his latest film are brilliant.» As is often the case with children, Amy was completely better by the time the doctor arrived.» As I was just saying, I think the proposal needs further consideration.» Knowing him as I do, I can't believe he would do such a thing.Thesaurus+: ↑Similar and the same , ↑Describing people with the same qualities• • • Extra Examples:» The town centre looks exactly as it did when it was built in 1877.» She told me not to ask any questions, just to do as she did.» Sound and pictures can be stored digitally, as on a CD.» My grandmother died a natural death , as she would have wanted.» They face a hard task, as yesterday's discussions amply demonstrated.Common mistake: as or like?! Warning: as is not usually used before a noun or noun phrase to make comparisons.! Before a noun or noun phrase, don't say 'as', say like:✗ He hopes to become a teacher as his father.» He hopes to become a teacher like his father.! Remember: as only goes directly before a noun or noun phrase in the expression as... as...:» He is as tall as his father.Common mistake: as! Warning: when as is used before a verb and has the meaning 'in the same way', it is not usually followed by 'it'.! Don't say 'as it is/happened', say as is/happened.:✗ She was late, as it is often the case.» She was late, as is often the case.conjunction (WHILE) ► B1 during the time that: » I saw him as I was coming into the building.» He gets more attractive as he gets older.Thesaurus+: ↑Simultaneous and consecutive , ↑Order and sequence• • • Extra Examples:» He checked off their names on the list as they got on the coach.» Everyone cheered as the winners received their medals.» Just as I was sitting down to watch TV, the phone rang.» The flames grew larger as the fire spread.» I tripped as I got off the bus.preposition ► A1 used to describe the purpose or quality of someone or something: » She works as a waitress.» It could be used as evidence against him.» The news came as quite a shock to us.» I meant it as a joke.Thesaurus+: ↑Conditions and characteristics• • • Extra Examples:» He wouldn't be my choice as a friend.» Yesterday the selectors chose Dales as the team's new captain.» Chris has an evening job as an office cleaner.» If we clear out the spare room, you can use it as a study.» His latest film is described as a 'romantic comedy'. |
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