1.as a result of 由于;作为......的结果
As a result of this conflict he lost both his home and his means of livelihood.
这场冲突使他同时失去了住所和生计来源
2.at least 起码;最少
He's been away for at least a week.
他走了总有一个星期吧
3.for example 举例;比如
Many factors are important, for example class, gender, age and ethnicity.
许多因素都很重要,如阶级、性别、年龄及民族
4.even though 即使;尽管
On the diet I would chomp my way through breakfast, even though I'm never hungry in the morning.
根据这一饮食计划,早餐时我需要大吃一顿,尽管我早上从来不饿