释义 |
as (or so) long as1During the whole time that: they have been there as long as anyone can remember...- Ducks have been part of the village scene in Bledington for as long as anyone can remember.
- He said it was a great day for the town and one he would remember as long as he lived.
- I'm not sure when this one got started, but it has been going on as long as I can remember.
2Provided that: as long as you fed him, he would be cooperative...- The government maintains that it does not matter who provides the services so long as they are publicly funded.
- There are few moral limits imposed, so long as what happens is between consenting adults.
- The advantage of the essay question is that you can play to your strengths - so long as what you write is relevant.
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