一个较难解释的英语句子
Midway through our two-person competition,I was starting to pull ahead.Then I saw the look on Carla’s face.I waited for a second and knew what I had to do.【 As much as I wanted to be on Smart Aleck,Carla wanted it even more.】So,starting with my next question,I held back and let Carla win,just by a little bit.Her expression as she realized she would be on the show made up for my not being on the team.And since I will go as backup,I’ll still have the fun of seeing the show up close.
请详细分析【】里的句子,as much as 不是和---一样多吗?总觉得这里用法怪怪的,