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now (that)...
phrase
B2
used to give an explanation of a new situation: 既然，由于
Now I have my car, I don't get as much exercise as I used to.有车之后，我的活动量不如从前大了。
She's enjoying the job now that she's got more responsibility.因为承担了更多的职责，所以她很喜欢这份工作。
Now that we both have full-time jobs, I think we can afford one or two luxuries.
We should probably get a smaller car now that we only have one child at home.
We don't see much of Elliot now that he's in London.
Of course, now that she's eighteen, she can make these decisions for herself.
See also
nowconjunction
I have a lot more time now that the children are older.
Now that our neighbours have moved, life is a lot more peaceful.
Can you afford to pay a bit more now that you have this extra income?
We've put away the paddling pool now that autumn is here.
Now that Bob's famous, we don't see him any more.
now (that) | American Dictionary
now (that)
conjunction
us/ˈnɑʊ (ðət)/
You use now that to give an explanation of a new situation:
Now that I live only a few blocks from work, I walk to work and enjoy it.
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