Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'as...as' to show that two things are the same in some way, like a mirror image.
- Use 'as + adjective + as' for equality: 'He is as tall as me.'
- Use 'not as + adjective + as' for inequality: 'It's not as cold as yesterday.'
- Never use comparative '-er' forms inside the sandwich: 'as fast as', not 'as faster as'.
Overview
as...as 派上用场的地方。它是终极平衡器。它告诉世界两件事物处于同一水平。无论你是在比较两部 Netflix 剧集还是两家披萨店，这个句型都是你表达“同等”时的好朋友。as 单词中间。把它们想象成三明治的两片面包。形容词是馅料，它保持原样——不需要额外的酱汁。当你想要委婉一点时，这条规则简直是救星。与其说你朋友的厨艺很差，你可能会说它只是“不像”餐馆的“那么辣” (not as spicy as)。这既礼貌又准确，而且让你听起来很专业。另外，这比告诉某人他们的新发型不如旧发型酷要安全得多。（专业提示：真的别那么说）。How This Grammar Works
big、happy 或 expensive）和副词（动作类的词，如 quickly、well 或 often）。你可以用它来谈论身体特征、性格、速度，甚至价格。如果你的手机花了 800 美元，你朋友的手机也花了 800 美元，那么你的手机就和他们的一样贵 (as expensive as)。这就像是用单词组成的数学“=”号。它也适用于否定句，表示事物*不*相等。这实际上是英语母语者避免过于消极的方式。与其说“这部电影很无聊”，我们通常会说“这部电影不如预告片那么精彩” (The movie wasn't as exciting as the trailer)。这是一种在不完全令人扫兴的情况下管理期望的微妙方式。
Formation Pattern
to be（或一个动作动词）。
as。
better，不要用 tastier）。
as。
The sequel (1) is (2) as (3) good (4) as (5) the original (6)。
as 前加 not。The new iPhone is not as heavy as the old one.
as many as，对于不可数的事物（像空闲时间）使用 as much as。
When To Use It
as soon as possible (ASAP)，字面意思是“在等于最早可能时刻的时间”。要是我的披萨外卖能像我的网速一样快就好了。
Common Mistakes
as better as 或 as taller as。别这么做！保持形容词简单：as good as，as tall as。这就像同时戴两顶帽子——太多余了。另一个常见的滑坡是用 than 代替第二个 as。你可能会听到 This coffee is as hot than lava.不对。应该是
as hot as。记住三明治规则：两边的面包必须是一样的。另外，别完全忘了第二个 as。说 She is as smart her sister会让听众悬在半空，等待桥的另一半。最后，留意
so...as。虽然在否定句中是可以的（not so big as），但它听起来有点老派。坚持用 not as big as，这样听起来像个 21 世纪的人类。Contrast With Similar Patterns
as...as 和 the same as 搞混了。虽然它们意思相同，但语法不同。我们说 Your shoes are the same as mine（名词 + 名词），但说 Your shoes are as cool as mine（形容词）。它也不同于使用 than。我们用 than 来表示*不*相等的事物（A is better than B）。当你想要强调相似性时使用 as...as。另一个近亲是 like。“你跑得像猎豹 (like a cheetah)”是明喻，但“你跑得和猎豹一样快 (as fast as a cheetah)”是语法比较。一个是诗意的；另一个是精确的。当你想要清楚具体地比较某种品质时使用 as...as。这就好比说某人“像个老板”和说他们“像老板一样努力工作”之间的区别。Quick FAQ
我可以将 as...as 与副词一起使用吗？
绝对可以！I can't dance as well as you.
用 as much as 来说钱可以吗？
可以，因为钱是不可数的。It doesn't cost as much as I thought.
我可以省略比较的第二部分吗？
如果语境清晰，可以。The first movie was okay, but the second one wasn't as good.
not so...as 是怎么回事？
它只是 not as...as 的一种花哨、稍微老一点的说法。如果你想听起来像古装剧里的角色，就用它吧。
它适用于复数事物吗？
是的！These oranges are as sweet as those ones.
我可以用它来夸张吗？
完全可以。I'm as hungry as a wolf! 只是别把你的作业吃了。
2. Common Contractions with Negatives
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage |
|---|---|---|
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is not as
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isn't as
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Singular subjects
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are not as
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aren't as
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Plural subjects
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was not as
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wasn't as
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Past singular
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were not as
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weren't as
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Past plural
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The As...As Structure
| Type | First Part | Middle (Adjective/Adverb) | Second Part | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
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as
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tall
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as
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as tall as
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Negative
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not as
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expensive
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as
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not as expensive as
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Adverb
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as
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quickly
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as
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as quickly as
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Quantity (Countable)
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as many
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books
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as
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as many books as
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Quantity (Uncountable)
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as much
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time
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as
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as much time as
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Emphatic
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just as
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good
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as
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just as good as
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Meanings
A grammatical structure used to compare two people, things, or situations to show they possess a quality in the same degree.
Equality of Quality
Showing two things have the same characteristic.
“She is as smart as her brother.”
“This cake is as delicious as the one my mom makes.”
Equality of Quantity
Using 'much' or 'many' to compare amounts.
“I have as many books as you.”
“He doesn't drink as much water as he should.”
Negative Comparison
Showing one thing has less of a quality than another.
“Running is not as fast as cycling.”
“The hotel wasn't as clean as we expected.”
Adverbial Equality
Comparing the way an action is performed.
“He can run as quickly as a professional athlete.”
“Please finish the report as soon as possible.”
Reference Table
| 类型 | 结构 | 例子 | 含义 |
|---|---|---|---|
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肯定句
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as + adj + as
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As fast as
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速度完全一样
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否定句
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not as + adj + as
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Not as expensive as
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比另一个便宜
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可数名词
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as many as + noun
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As many apps as
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应用数量一样多
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不可数名词
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as much as + noun
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As much data as
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数据量一样多
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副词
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as + adv + as
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As quickly as
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动作速度一样
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可能性
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as ... as possible
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As soon as possible
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在最早的时间
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正式程度
He performs the task as efficiently as his predecessor. (Workplace performance)
He is as fast as the previous worker. (Workplace performance)
He's as quick as the last guy. (Workplace performance)
He's just as cracked as the other dude. (Workplace performance)
使用 As...As 进行比较的方式
形容词
- as big as same size
- as happy as same mood
副词
- as fast as same speed
- as well as same quality
数量
- as many as countable
- as much as uncountable
As...As 与比较级的区别
我该用哪一个？
两个东西相等吗？
是可数名词吗？
含有 As...As 的现代习语
速度
- • As soon as possible
- • As fast as light
描述
- • As good as new
- • As clear as day
幽默
- • As blind as a bat
- • As quiet as a mouse
按水平分级的例句
He is as old as me.
He is the same age.
The dog is as big as the cat.
They are the same size.
Is it as hot as yesterday?
Is the temperature the same?
I am as happy as you.
We have the same feeling.
This book isn't as interesting as the last one.
The last book was better.
Can you run as fast as him?
Is your speed equal to his?
My car is as old as yours.
Our cars have the same age.
The water is not as cold as I thought.
It is warmer than expected.
I don't earn as much money as my sister.
My sister earns more.
Please call me as soon as you arrive.
Call immediately upon arrival.
He speaks as clearly as a news reporter.
His clarity is equal to a professional.
There aren't as many people here as last year.
The crowd is smaller now.
The results were just as good as we had hoped.
The results met our expectations perfectly.
It's not nearly as difficult as it looks.
It is much easier than it appears.
She works twice as hard as her colleagues.
Her effort is double that of others.
The new model is every bit as reliable as the old one.
Reliability has not decreased at all.
The situation is not so much a crisis as a challenge.
It's better described as a challenge than a crisis.
As many as ten thousand protesters gathered in the square.
A surprisingly high number (10,000) gathered.
He was as much a philosopher as he was a scientist.
He held both roles equally.
The film is as visually stunning as it is narratively weak.
It has great visuals but a poor story.
As often as not, he forgets his keys when he leaves.
He usually forgets his keys.
The project was as good as finished by the time I arrived.
The project was almost completely done.
He is as brave a man as ever lived.
He is extremely brave, comparable to anyone in history.
As much as I admire his work, I cannot agree with his methods.
Although I admire him, I disagree.
容易混淆
Learners often mix the two because both are used for comparisons.
Choosing between countable and uncountable nouns.
Both can show similarity.
常见错误
He is as tall than me.
He is as tall as me.
She is as taller as me.
She is as tall as me.
I am as big you.
I am as big as you.
It is as better as that.
It is as good as that.
I don't have as many money as him.
I don't have as much money as him.
He runs as quick as me.
He runs as quickly as me.
This is not so good as that.
This is not as good as that.
I have as many as five dollar.
I have as many as five dollars.
He is as tall as I.
He is as tall as me. (or) He is as tall as I am.
It's not as much a problem than a disaster.
It's not so much a problem as a disaster.
句型
I am as ___ as my ___.
This ___ isn't as ___ as that ___.
He can ___ as ___ as a ___.
Real World Usage
This camera isn't as good as the reviews said.
I am as experienced as the other candidates.
I'll be there as soon as I can!
Tomorrow won't be as sunny as today.
He's not as fast as he used to be.
The hotel was as nice as the pictures.
比较级陷阱
as smarter as，要说 as smart as。委婉的否定
not as...as 给负面评价更礼貌，比如 "It's not as good as the last one« 听起来比 »It's bad" 顺耳。现代缩写 ASAP
as soon as possible经常被缩写成
ASAP，意思是越快越好。 Please reply to me ASAP.
Smart Tips
Visualize a mirror. Whatever adjective you use to describe one, the other must reflect it exactly between the two 'as' words.
Use the negative 'not as...as' instead of a direct negative adjective.
Stop! If you are using 'as...as', remove the -er immediately.
Check if you can count the items on your fingers. If yes, use 'many'. If no, use 'much'.
发音
The Weak 'As'
In natural speech, the word 'as' is usually unstressed and sounds like /əz/ (rhymes with 'fuzz' but very short).
Equality Stress
He's as TALL as ME.
Stress the adjective and the final pronoun to emphasize the comparison.
记住它
记忆技巧
AS...AS is like a pair of glasses; you need both sides to see the equality clearly.
视觉联想
Imagine a sandwich where the two pieces of bread are the word 'AS' and the filling is the adjective. You can't have a sandwich with only one piece of bread!
Rhyme
Two 'as' in a row, make the equality show.
Story
Once there were two twins, Alex and Sam. Alex was as tall as Sam, as fast as Sam, and as kind as Sam. They lived in a house that was as big as a castle.
Word Web
挑战
Look around your room. Find two objects and describe them using 'as...as' (e.g., 'My pen is as long as my phone'). Do this for 5 pairs of objects.
文化笔记
British speakers often use 'as...as' in traditional similes like 'as thick as two short planks' (meaning someone is not very smart).
In the US, 'as...as' is frequently used in business idioms like 'as of yet' or 'as per our conversation'.
Australians often shorten the structure in very casual speech, though the full 'as...as' remains the standard.
The word 'as' comes from the Old English 'alswā', which means 'all so' or 'entirely so'.
对话开场白
Is your hometown as big as the city you live in now?
Do you think learning English is as difficult as learning math?
Is your current job as stressful as your previous one?
Is the movie version of your favorite book as good as the original?
日记主题
常见错误
Test Yourself
Score: /3
练习题
8 exercisesShe is as ___ (smart) as her sister.
Find and fix the mistake:
The blue car is as fast than the red car.
I don't have as ___ friends as you.
The train is faster than the bus.
We use 'as...as' to show that two things are different.
A: Is the exam hard? B: No, it's not ___ as last year.
Select the grammatically correct sentence.
Match: 1. As busy as... 2. As quiet as... 3. As brave as...
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercisesShe speaks English as ___ as a native speaker. (fluent)
The pizza was as better as I expected.
as / as / he / isn't / tall / brother / his
它没有我想象的那么贵。
匹配对应的原形：
There aren't ___ people here as yesterday.
Please reply as soon ___ possible.
The movie was as long the book.
我跑得和你一样快。
The hotel room ___ as nice as the photos.
Score: /10
常见问题 (8)
In negative sentences, you can say `not so... as`, but it sounds more formal or old-fashioned. In affirmative sentences, you must use `as...as`.
In casual conversation, `as tall as me` is standard. In very formal writing, `as tall as I am` is preferred.
Yes! For example: 'He speaks as clearly as a teacher.' Just make sure to use the adverb form.
Use `as many as` for countable nouns (people, days) and `as much as` for uncountable nouns (water, love, money).
Yes, they have the same meaning, but `not as...as` is often considered more polite or descriptive.
Only in the negative form (`not as...as`). If they are equal, use the affirmative.
No, you should say `as well as` or `as good as`. Avoid using superlative forms like 'best' in this structure.
You can add `just` or `nearly`. For example: 'It's just as hot as yesterday' or 'It's nearly as big as a house.'
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
tan... como
Spanish doesn't distinguish between 'as' and 'so' in this specific structure.
aussi... que
Learners often use 'than' in English because 'que' translates to both 'as' and 'than'.
so... wie
German speakers must remember not to use 'than' (als) for equality.
...to onaji kurai
The word order is completely different, with the comparison coming before the adjective.
mithla / ka-
Arabic often uses a 'like' structure rather than a double-particle 'as...as' structure.
hé... yīyàng
The structure literally translates to 'A with B same [adjective]'.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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