| 词组 | as and though special word order |
| 释义 | Contents overview as and though : special word order255 as and though: special word orderadjective/adverb/noun + as + clauseAs and though can be used in a special structure after an adjective or adverb. In this case they both mean 'although', and suggest an emphatic contrast. (In American English only as is normally used like this; though is unusual.)Cold as/though it was, we went out. (= Although it was very cold, …)Bravely as/though they fought, they had no chance of winning.Much as/though I respect your point of view, I can't agree.Strange as/though it may seem, I don't like watching cricket.After a noun, though can be used in this way (but not as).Scot though she was, she supported the English team.Occasionally, the structure with as can be used to give a reason.Tired as she was, I decided not to disturb her. (= Because she was so tired …)In American English, as … as is common.As cold as it was, we went out.For the word order in structures like I did as good a job as I could, 187.Previous Next |
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