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US /æz/
UK /æz/
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当...时, 一边...一边

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.
他一边走在街上一边唱歌。
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She watched as the children played.
她看着孩子们玩耍。
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whilewhen
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作为, 当作

used to indicate the function or character of someone or something

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He works as a teacher.
他作为一名教师工作。
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She used the blanket as a makeshift curtain.
她把毯子当作临时窗帘。
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likein the capacity of
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因为, 由于

used to state the reason for something; because

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As it was raining, we stayed indoors.
因为下雨，我们待在室内。
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She couldn't come as she was ill.
她不能来因为她生病了。
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becausesince
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像, 一样

to the same degree or extent; like

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He is as tall as his brother.
他和他哥哥一样高。
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It's not as easy as it looks.
这不像看起来那么容易。
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likeequally
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照...那样, 如同

used to refer to the fact or situation that applies

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He did as he was told.
他照着吩咐做了。
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You can go as you are.
你可以就这样去。
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in the way thataccording as