| 单词 | as |
| 释义 | adverb, preposition | conjunction asas1 /əz; strong æz/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb, preposition 1used when comparing things, or saying that they are like each other in some way: These houses aren’t as old as the ones downtown. Jerry was as surprised as anyone when they offered him the job. You can use cherries instead of plums – they work just as well. Could you have Carol call me as soon as possible (=as soon as you can)?2used when describing what someone’s job, duty, or position is: In the past, women were mainly employed as secretaries or teachers. The kids dressed up as animals for Halloween.3used when describing the way something is being used or considered: John used an old blanket as a tent. Settlers saw the wilderness as dangerous rather than beautiful.4as a result of something because of something: Several businesses went under as a result of the recession.5be regarded as something to be considered to be something: “Novecento” is regarded by many as Bertolucci’s best film. → see also as a matter of fact at matter1 (7), as good as at good1 (19), as/so long as at long2 (5), as one at one2 (20), such as at such2 (2), as well as at well1 (6) adverb, preposition | conjunction asas2 ●●● S1 W1 conjunction 1used when comparing things, or saying that they are like each other in some way: I can’t run nearly as fast as I used to. Jim works in the same office as my sister does.2in the way or manner mentioned: Leave things as they are until the police arrive. As I said earlier, this research has just started. You’d better do as Mom says. Roberta was late as usual.3while or when something is happening: I saw Peter as I was getting off the bus. Be patient with your puppy as he adjusts to his new home. The phone rang just as I was leaving.4as if.../as though... a)in a way that suggests that something is true SYN like: You look as if you’re having a good time. It sounds as though she’s been really sick. Brian shook his head as if to say “don’t trust her.” b)used to suggest a possible explanation for something, although you do not think that this is the actual explanation SYN like: Joe always sounds as if he’s drunk. You make it seem as if you’re being overworked.5as to something concerning a particular subject or decision: She offered no explanation as to why she’d left so suddenly. I need some advice as to which college to choose. The president asked for opinions as to the likelihood of war.6as of today/December 15/next June etc. starting from today, December 15, etc. and continuing: The pay raise will come into effect as of January 1.7as for somebody/something concerning a person or subject that is related to what you were talking about before: As for racism, much progress has been made, but there is still much to do. As for you, young man, you’re grounded.8as it is a)according to the situation that actually exists, especially when that situation is different from what you expected or need: We were saving money to go to Hawaii, but as it is, we can only afford to go on a camping trip. b)already: Just keep quiet – you’re in enough trouble as it is.9used to state why a particular situation exists or why someone does something SYN since: James decided not to go out as he was still really tired.► see thesaurus at because10as (of) yet [used in negatives] until and including the present time: As of yet, we don’t believe it was a drive-by shooting. Local election results have not as yet been announced.11though: Unlikely as it might seem, I’m tired too. Try as she might, Sue couldn’t get the door open. As smart as Jake is, he doesn’t know how to manage people well.12so cold/heavy/quick etc. as to... (also such an idiot/a disaster etc. as to...) formal used to show the reason that makes something happen or not happen: The water was so cold as to make swimming impossible. How could he have been such an idiot as to trust them in the first place?13so as to do something with the purpose of doing something: The little boy ran off so as not to be caught (=so that he would not be caught).14it’s not as if... spoken used to say that something is definitely not true, about a situation or someone’s behavior: I don’t know why Sally’s grades are so low. It’s not as if she can’t do the work.15as if you would/as if you care/as if it matters spoken used to say that someone would definitely not do something, does not care, etc. or that something does not matter at all: Margaret told me she’d never speak to me again – as if I cared (=I do not care at all). “I think Ken’s deliberately ignoring us.” “As if he would!” (=he would not ignore us)16as is/was/does somebody/something formal in the same way as someone or something else is, does, etc.: Dawn’s very quiet, as was her mother. I voted Republican, as did my wife.17as it were spoken formal used when describing someone or something in a way that is not completely exact: He became famous, as it were, for never having a hit record.18as against something in comparison with something: Profits this year are $2.5 million as against $4 million last year. → see also as/so long as at long2 (5), as soon as at soon (2), not as such at such2 (6), as well at well1 (7) |
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