ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
v.use something to achieve an end; in order to
略举几个例子,用以说明这个原理。
Here are few examples to illustrate this principle.
她典当了金手表用以交租。
She pawned his gold watch to pay the rent.
我挖造水池,用以浇灌嫩小的树木。
I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees.
Word usage
- Note"用以" is alway followed by a verb.