as…as通常表示“一样…”,连接两个“主语+be+形容词”的句子,底层逻辑还是表示“一样…”,但一般译作“既…又…” 。
例:AIDS is as mystifying to the public as it is frightening.
底层逻辑:对公众来说,mystifying和frightening是同样的程度。
译:艾滋病对公众来说,既令人感到神秘又令人感到惧怕。
再如:
1. His act seemed as unreasonable as it was impolite. 他的行为既不礼貌又不合理。
2. She was as quiet as she was plain. 她的性格温和,相貌平平。