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一样
to the same extent or degree, used in comparisons to show equality or intensity
- She can run as quickly as her brother.
她可以跑得和她兄弟一样快。
- Try to stay as quiet as possible during the presentation.
在演示期间尽量保持安静。
- The room wasn't as cold as I expected.
房间没有我预期的那么冷。
- He's not as tall as his father.
他没有他父亲那么高。
- You should write as clearly as you speak.
你应该写得和你说得一样清楚。
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如, 像
used to introduce specific instances of a general category
- Many fruits, as apples and pears, grow well in cold climates.
许多水果，如苹果和梨，在寒冷的气候中生长良好。
- Languages, as French and Spanish, share common roots.
语言，如法语和西班牙语，有着共同的根源。
- Certain metals, as iron and copper, are essential to health.
某些金属，如铁和铜，对健康至关重要。
- Historical figures, as Napoleon and Caesar, shaped entire eras.
历史人物，如拿破仑和凯撒，塑造了整个时代。
- Wildflowers, as daisies and lupines, filled the meadow.
野花，如雏菊和羽扇豆，布满了草地。