Definitions
prep. from a past time until a later time, usually now
自……以来
conj. from when something happened; because something is true
自……以来；因为
adv. at a time or throughout the period after that
此后；从那时起
Example
I have lived in this neighbourhood since childhood.
我从小就住在这个街区。
Since public transport reduces traffic congestion, governments should invest in more reliable bus services.
由于公共交通能够缓解交通拥堵，政府应投资建设更可靠的公交服务。
Collocations
- ever since
- since then
- since childhood
- long since
Usage tip
表时间时，since接起点，for接时长。
FAQ
- What does since mean?
- from a past time until a later time, usually now from when something happened; because something is true at a time or throughout the period after that
- How is since pronounced?
- UK /sɪns/, US /sɪns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
