第1个回答 2017-10-13
as often as用于字面义,表示“与……一样经常”,可视为as…as结构与often的自然搭配;若用作习语,则表示“每当”。如:
I don’t visit my parents as often as I should. 我去看望的次数不够经常。
As often as I tried to phone him the line was engaged. 每次我给他打电话都占线。
另外,习惯搭配as often as not的意思是“往往”“通常”,不能按字面来理解。如:
As often as not, he forgets his homework. 他常常忘做家庭作业。本回答被提问者采纳