1. as...as 像……一樣,同……一樣
eg. We dare not return to business as usual. It is as simple and brutal as that.
我們不敢回歸常態,事情就是這么簡單,也是這樣無情。
eg. Like provincial governors, the bankers are as much politicians as businessmen.
與省長一樣,銀行家既是商人,也是政界人士。
2. froze my blood 血液凝固
eg. My blood froze and I felt weak and faint.
我嚇得渾身冰涼,感到身子虛弱,頭腦發暈。
eg. My blood froze.
我的血液都凝聚了。
eg. I think I am as brave as most men, but that sound froze my blood.
我認為我與大多數人一樣勇敢,可是這個聲音使我毛骨悚然。