這里的“as+過去分詞”是一種省略表達,相當于“which is (was) + 過去分詞”。
English as spoken in Australia is different from British English.
= (The) English which is spoken in Australia is different from British English.
又如:
1. This year’s charity ball was the most successful one ever, as witnessed by the number of tickets sold. 今年的慈善舞會是最為成功的一次,這可以從售出的門票數(shù)量上看出來。(摘自劍橋詞典)
句中的 as witnessed 相當于 which was witnessed。即:
This year’s charity ball was the most successful one ever, which was witnessed by the number of tickets sold.
2. The volcano is still active, as evidenced by the recent eruption. 最近的噴發(fā)證明,這座火山仍然活躍。(摘自朗文詞典)
句中的 as evidenced 相當于 which is evidenced。即:
The volcano is still active, as evidenced by the recent eruption.=The volcano is still active, which is evidenced by the recent eruption. 回復時間:
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