核心问题
有的英汉词典将 inasmuch as 中的 inasmuch 注为副词, 这种注法是否正确? 它的含义是什么?
词典解答
应将 inasmuch as 看作是复合从属连词。其意义和用法相当于从属连词 because, 但属正式语体, 因而用得不如 because 多。inasmuch as, 亦可写作 in as much as。
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The outcome of this was important inasmuch as it showed just what human beings were capable of. (EED) 这个结果十分重要,因为它显示了人类所能做的事情。
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Inasmuch as Tom is a small boy, he was given a start in the race. (NAECD) 由于汤姆是个小孩，赛跑时让他先跑。