I 作为  Zuòwéi N ①Conduct Deed Action 从她的~可以看出他的态度。His

 zuòwéi*

n. ①conduct; deed; action 从她的~可以看出他的态度。His deeds show his attitude

 ②accomplishment; achievement 新经理很有~。 The new manager is dynamic and able

③scope for one's abilities or talents --> 大有作为：青年人在这里是可以大有作为的。 There are plenty of opportunities here for young guys.

◆v.p. ①accomplish; do sth. worthwhile

②regard as; look on as; take for; (treat) as | Wǒ bǎ yóuyǒng ∼ yī zhǒng duànliàn shēntǐ de ¹fāngshì. I take swimming as physical training.

把那个~借口。use it as an excuse

Preposition: in the capacity (or character or role) as

~你的朋友，我得劝劝你。 As a friend I have to give you some advise

你~领导，就要以身作则。As a leader you must set a good example.