as用作前置词

as用作前置词

1.作为；以…身分。 

Language, as a means of intercourse 作为交际工具的语言。 

All hearts beat as one. 大家一条心。 

I have come here as a journalist. 我是以记者身分到这里来的。

2.当作〔用在某些及物动词之后〕 

I look upon him as a guest. 我把他当作客人看待。 

He treats me as a child. 他把我当作小孩对待。

3.例如(＝ for instance)。

Some birds, as the parrot, can imitate human voice. 有些鸟儿，如鹦鹉，能模仿人的声音。