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conjunction

1. used to indicate the function or role that someone or something has or is given.

1.用于指示某人或某物所拥有或被赋予的功能或角色。

e.g. He works as a teacher.

：他是一名教师。

2. used to describe the way in which someone does something.

2.用于描述某人做事的方式。

e.g. She sang as only she can.

：她唱歌的方式只有她自己能做到。

3. used to describe the appearance, quality, or condition of someone or something.

3.用于描述某人或某物的外观、质量或状况。

e.g. He looked old as ever.

：他看起来像往常一样老。

4. used to introduce a comparison or contrast.

4.用于引出比较或对比。

e.g. Some people like coffee, while others prefer tea, as I do.

：有些人喜欢咖啡，而另一些人则喜欢茶，就像我一样。

5. used to indicate a cause or reason.

5.用于指示原因或理由。

e.g. As he was tired, he decided to go home early.

：因为他累了，所以决定早点回家。

Synonyms: like, because, since

Editor's note: "As" is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts and has multiple meanings depending on its usage in a sentence. It is important to pay attention to the context in which it is being used in order to fully understand its meaning.