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US /æz/
UK /æz/
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當...時, 一邊...一邊

used to indicate that something happens during the time that something else is happening

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He sang as he walked down the street.
他一邊走在街上一邊唱歌。
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She watched as the children played.
她看著孩子們玩耍。
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whilewhen
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作為, 當作

used to indicate the function or character of someone or something

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He works as a teacher.
他作為一名教師工作。
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She used the blanket as a makeshift curtain.
她把毯子當作臨時窗簾。
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likein the capacity of
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因為, 由於

used to state the reason for something; because

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As it was raining, we stayed indoors.
因為下雨，我們待在室內。
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She couldn't come as she was ill.
她不能來因為她生病了。
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becausesince
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像, 一樣

to the same degree or extent; like

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He is as tall as his brother.
他和他哥哥一樣高。
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It's not as easy as it looks.
這不像看起來那麼容易。
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likeequally
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照...那樣, 如同

used to refer to the fact or situation that applies

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He did as he was told.
他照著吩咐做了。
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You can go as you are.
你可以就這樣去。
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in the way thataccording as