用作
Meanings
1. to use for the purpose of
2. to serve as
Characters used
Examples2
减税 常 被 用作 刺激 经济 的 主要 财政 手段。
Tax cuts are often used as a major fiscal tool to stimulate the economy.
墨汁 用作 染料 时 会 产生 有趣 的 图案。
India ink produces an interesting pattern when used as a dye.