Значение as в русском языке

• 0 used to compare two things, people, amounts, etc -- так же как, столько же как

  • He's not as tall as his brother.

  • She earns three times as much as I do.

• 1 used to describe two things happening at the same time or something happening at a particular time -- когда, в то время как, по мере того как

  • He was shot in the back as he tried to escape.

  • I think your opinions change as you get older.

• 2 used to describe the purpose, job, or appearance of something or someone -- в качестве

  • She works as a waitress.

  • It could be used as evidence against him.

• 3 in the same way -- как

  • This year, as in previous years, tickets sold very quickly.

• 4 used to describe the way in which people see or think of something or someone -- как

  • She was regarded as a great beauty in her day.

  • Most people think of nursing as a female occupation.

• 5 because -- потому что, поскольку

  • You can go first as you're the oldest.

  • As I'd never been to Poland before, I bought a guidebook.

• 6 used to describe how a situation seems to be -- как будто

  • It looks as if it might rain.

• 7 used to talk about how another person or thing is affected by something -- что касается

  • I was pleased. As for Emily, well, who cares what she thinks.

• 8 starting from a particular time, date, etc -- начиная с

  • The new conditions are effective as of Monday.

• 9 about -- относительно

  • There's no decision as to when the work might start.