as:
1.作为
As a leader, we should make yourself an example. 作为领导,应当以身作则。
Cinderella's stepmother treat her as a servant. 灰姑娘的继母把她当仆人一样对待。
2.因为,既然
We did not go to climb the mountain, as it rained. 我们没有去爬山,因为那天下雨了。
3.当...;一边...一边...
She cried as she spoke. 她一边哭一边说。
4.正如,如同
When you are in Rome, do as Romans do. 当你在罗马的时候,罗马人怎么做你就怎么做。(入乡随俗)
Do as you are told. 按吩咐去做。
As I predicted, Susan did not pass the examination. 正如我所预料到的,苏珊没有通过考试。
4.和...一样(as...as...)
Jack is as tall as Tom. 杰克和汤姆一样高。
Jack works as hard as Tom (works). 杰克像汤姆一样努力地工作。
It will spoil children that parents give them money as much as they want. 要是孩子要多少钱,父母就给多少,这样会把孩子宠坏的。