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中文： 正如、像…一样、尽管

1. In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that. · Do as I say!· I'm under a lot of pressure, as you know.
2. Used after so or as to introduce a comparison. · She's twice as strong as I was two years ago.· It's not so complicated as I expected.
3. Used to introduce a result: with the result that it is; as to.
4. Expressing concession: though. · (As) much as I respect your viewpoint, I can’t agree.· (As) bravely as they fought, they soon lost the battle.
5. At the same instant or moment that: when. · As I came in, she fled.
6. At the same time that, during the same time when: while. · He sleeps as the rain falls.
7. Varying through time in the same proportion that. · As my fear grew, so did my legs become heavy.· As she grew older, she grew wiser.
8. Being that, considering that, because, since. · As it’s too late, I quit.· (As) tired as he was, I decided not to disturb him.