use as

use (someone or something) as (something)

To make use of someone or something in the function, capacity, or role of something else. Please don't use my CDs as coasters—you'll scratch them up! I thought we had a real connection, but she was just using me as a means of meeting my uncle who works for Microsoft.

use someone or something as something

to make someone or something function as something. (See also use someone or something as an excuse.) You have used me as your tool! I don't like your using my car as your private taxi.

See also: use

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

(someone or something) promises well
a/the feel of (something)
(I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
(have) got something going (with someone)
a straw will show which way the wind blows
accompanied by
accompanied by (someone or something)
accompany
a crack at (someone or something)
all right

References in periodicals archive

Computer-controlled laser machine builds solid models for use as production patterns for sand, investment, plaster castings.

Two use a LOM model to develop a mold from metal-filled epoxy or RTV silicone rubber, the third uses a LOM mold.

* fabricate a LOM mold or use a LOM model to develop an RTV silicone- or aluminum-framed, metal-filled epoxy mold;

Rapid prototyping cuts time, costs to build finished parts

There is no tax on ODCs that are recovered in the United States as part of a recycling process (and not part of the original manufacturing process), nor is the tax imposed on ODCs used or sold for use as a feedstock.

[section] 52.4682-1T(d)(3) as any rigid foam designed for use as thermal insulation.

Understanding the excise tax on ozone-depleting chemicals

Supplies walnut-shell flours for use as low-density filler in phenolics and cast polyesters.

A complete line of atomized and flake aluminum powders, both regular and dedusted, are available for use as fillers in a wide range of plastic products.

Fillers: product lines reviewed

Proper selection of polymer, filler, plasticizer, curatives and other additives such as tackifiers, as described in this article, can result in roll compounds that work as well during use as they did in the manufacturing plant.

Compounding requirements and techniques for rubber covered rolls

To use as much of the foundry sand as possible, replacement levels of 25% and 35% were selected.

Concrete production: an ideal option for foundry sand?

Manufactures a line of liquid 1,2-polybutadienes and 1,2-polybutadiene-styrene copolymers for use as low-temperature impact modifiers in polyolefins, styrenics and TPE.

The functionality also lends itself to use as a modifier and compatibilizer for engineering thermoplastics.

Impact modifiers: product lines reviewed

Only after passing original and heat aging tests is the incoming scrap accepted for use as a raw material.

Using reprocessed fluorocarbon elastomers for high heat and oil resistance

词组	use as
释义	use as use (someone or something) as (something) To make use of someone or something in the function, capacity, or role of something else. Please don't use my CDs as coasters—you'll scratch them up! I thought we had a real connection, but she was just using me as a means of meeting my uncle who works for Microsoft. See also: use Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. use someone or something as something to make someone or something function as something. (See also use someone or something as an excuse.) You have used me as your tool! I don't like your using my car as your private taxi. See also: use McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: (someone or something) promises well a/the feel of (something) (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you (have) got something going (with someone) a straw will show which way the wind blows accompanied by accompanied by (someone or something) accompany a crack at (someone or something) all right References in periodicals archive Computer-controlled laser machine builds solid models for use as production patterns for sand, investment, plaster castings. Two use a LOM model to develop a mold from metal-filled epoxy or RTV silicone rubber, the third uses a LOM mold. * fabricate a LOM mold or use a LOM model to develop an RTV silicone- or aluminum-framed, metal-filled epoxy mold; Rapid prototyping cuts time, costs to build finished parts There is no tax on ODCs that are recovered in the United States as part of a recycling process (and not part of the original manufacturing process), nor is the tax imposed on ODCs used or sold for use as a feedstock. [section] 52.4682-1T(d)(3) as any rigid foam designed for use as thermal insulation. Understanding the excise tax on ozone-depleting chemicals Supplies walnut-shell flours for use as low-density filler in phenolics and cast polyesters. A complete line of atomized and flake aluminum powders, both regular and dedusted, are available for use as fillers in a wide range of plastic products. Fillers: product lines reviewed Proper selection of polymer, filler, plasticizer, curatives and other additives such as tackifiers, as described in this article, can result in roll compounds that work as well during use as they did in the manufacturing plant. Compounding requirements and techniques for rubber covered rolls To use as much of the foundry sand as possible, replacement levels of 25% and 35% were selected. Concrete production: an ideal option for foundry sand? Manufactures a line of liquid 1,2-polybutadienes and 1,2-polybutadiene-styrene copolymers for use as low-temperature impact modifiers in polyolefins, styrenics and TPE. The functionality also lends itself to use as a modifier and compatibilizer for engineering thermoplastics. Impact modifiers: product lines reviewed Only after passing original and heat aging tests is the incoming scrap accepted for use as a raw material. Using reprocessed fluorocarbon elastomers for high heat and oil resistance
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