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conjunction · A2 · very often
as
as
Meaning of as
English
used to give the reason for something, like 'because'
中文
引出原因，说明后面的结果为什么发生
Pronunciation
British English
/æz/
American English
/æz/
as with Chinese translation
as usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
As it was raining, we stayed at home.
由于下雨，我们待在家里。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
As we were short on time, we took a taxi.
由于时间不够，我们打车去了。
as synonyms
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What's the difference between as, since, and because
S
🇬🇧English
since
Gives a reason the listener already knows.
very often
ENSince you know the way, you can drive.
ENI'm late because the bus broke down.
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Questions about this word
What does as mean?
used to give the reason for something, like 'because'
How do you pronounce as?
as is pronounced [æz].
How is as used in a sentence?
由于下雨，我们待在家里。 Translation: As it was raining, we stayed at home.
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