1.as a result of 由于;作為......的結果
As a result of this conflict he lost both his home and his means of livelihood.
這場沖突使他同時失去了住所和生計來源
2.at least 起碼;最少
He's been away for at least a week.
他走了總有一個星期吧
3.for example 舉例;比如
Many factors are important, for example class, gender, age and ethnicity.
許多因素都很重要,如階級、性別、年齡及民族
4.even though 即使;盡管
On the diet I would chomp my way through breakfast, even though I'm never hungry in the morning.
根據這一飲食計劃,早餐時我需要大吃一頓,盡管我早上從來不餓