请教这个句子里"as"的用法

来源:百度知道 编辑:UC知道 时间:2024/06/07 04:20:27
It may be that Euto-centered American nation is declining as(这个‘AS’怎么理解) it gives way to a new Pacific civilization that will include,but not be limited to ,America.

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引导时间状语从句

as在这里表示原因,引导的是后面的让步状语从句。举例:My girl-friend left me yersterday as we had quarreled with each other violently.

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