to the extent that

含义与用法

“to the extent that” 是一个表示程度的连接短语，常用于引导结果状语从句，意为“到……的程度；以至于”。它强调某事发生的程度或范围，并通常用于正式或学术语境中。

注意：不要将其与 “to the effect that”（大意是……）混淆。

典型例句

• He was criticized to the extent that he resigned from his position.
• The policy failed to the extent that it caused more problems than it solved.
• We support the proposal only to the extent that it aligns with our values.

使用注意事项

- 通常用于书面语，口语中较少使用。
- 后接完整句子（主语 + 谓语）。
- 可替换为 “so much that” 或 “insofar as”，但语气和正式程度略有不同。