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insomuch as
conjunction
formaluk /ɪn.səʊˈmʌtʃ əz/ us /ɪn.səˈmʌtʃ æz/
used to introduce a phrase that explains why or how much something described in another part of the sentence is true: 由于;就…而言
The project was successful insomuch as it found an effective way to trap large numbers of crayfish in the loch environment.
Everyone knows about the Boston Tea Party insomuch as it was a vital step towards American independence.
Synonym
inasmuch as
The device they proposed was different insomuch as it worked on fluorescence, which is a very highly contrasting optical effect.
The large number of participants makes it hard for caseworkers to keep track of their cases, except insomuch as paperwork is concerned.
Insomuch as he encourages intrusion into his private life at all, he always emphasises that he is a committed family man.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Linguistics: connecting words which introduce a cause or reason
as
at
because
case
courtesy
cuz
dint
due
except
except thatidiom
herein
inasmuch as
insofar as
light
necessarily
now
since
that
view
virtue
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