as long as可以用来引导时间状语从句，还可以用来引导条件状语从句。as long as的意思是“长达；达……之久”、“当……时候”、“既然；由于；因为”、“如果；只要；在……情形下”。
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Theres a list of repairs as long as your arm.
有一份长得要命的`修理单。
Nothing will change as long as the workers continue to accept these appalling conditions.
只要工人继续容忍这种恶劣的劳动条件，情况就不会有任何改变。
You are welcome to come and stay as long as you give us plenty of notice.
只要你及时通知，我们都欢迎你来住宿。
Lead times on new equipment orders can run as long as three years.
新设备订单的交货周期可长达3年。
Take as long as you like, dear boy.
小伙子，随你花多长时间都行。
