词汇 | insomuch-as |
释义 | insomuch as conjunction formaluk /ɪn.səʊˈmʌtʃ əz/ us /ɪn.səˈmʌtʃ æz/ used to introduce a phrase that explains why or how much something described in another part of the sentence is true: 由于;就…而言 The project was successful insomuch as it found an effective way to trap large numbers of crayfish in the loch environment. Everyone knows about the Boston Tea Party insomuch as it was a vital step towards American independence. Synonym inasmuch as The device they proposed was different insomuch as it worked on fluorescence, which is a very highly contrasting optical effect. The large number of participants makes it hard for caseworkers to keep track of their cases, except insomuch as paperwork is concerned. Insomuch as he encourages intrusion into his private life at all, he always emphasises that he is a committed family man. Linguistics: connecting words which introduce a cause or reason as at because case courtesy cuz dint due except except thatidiom herein inasmuch as insofar as light necessarily now since that view virtue |
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