not so much...as... used to say that one description of someone or something is less suitable or correct than another与其说是…不如说是…:•She was not so much nervous as impatient for the journey to be over.说她紧张，不如说她是不耐烦，希望旅途快点结束。⇒so much the better at BETTER³ (2)not so much...as...与其说……不如说……：Our new neighbour is not so much beautiful，as sweet，she smiles to anyone she meets.我们的新邻居与其说是美丽，不如说是甜蜜，她遇到任何人都微笑。 |