第12解

as of

【英文】The law shall be effective as of January 10，2009.

【译文】本法自2009年9月10日起生效。

【解释】句中as of相当于from/since，意为“自……起”。

再如：

1.Termination of this agreement shall cancel，as of the date the termination shall become effective，all orders that may not have been shipped.〔译文：本协议于终止生效之日起停止一切尚未装运的订货。〕

2.The representations and warranties of transferee contained herein shall be true and accurate on and as of the closing date with the same force and effect as though made on and as of the closing date...〔译文：本协议内转让方的声明和保证，在本协议签字当日及之后均为真实、准确，且在签字当日及之后产生效力。〕