副詞 as it is:

1. in the actual state of affairs and often contrary to expectations

1. I thought he would get better. As it is, he is getting worse.
   我以為他會變好。但事實上，他愈變愈糟。
2. As it is, we can hardly get to the station by 6 o'clock.
   但事實上，我們幾乎不能在六點以前趕到車站。
3. Be that as it may, I'll leave it as it is.
   無論如何我們也只能聽其自然。
4. I don't like him. As it is, I hate him.
   我不喜歡他。事實上，我恨他。
5. This room is as broad as it is long.
   那個房間長寬相等。
6. He isn't nice. As it is, he is bad.
   他不好。事實上，他很壞。
7. I have to leave it as it is.
   我只好隨它去了。
8. I hope things would get better, but as it is they are getting worse.
   我希望情況會好轉，但實際上是越來越糟。