一个较难解释的英语句子

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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,

答案

正如我想要**智能亚力克（不知道什么东西）一样,卡尔（也想要,而且）想要的甚至更多.
as much as有和……一样多的意思,但这边应该看字面,as翻译成正如,much只是表示想要的程度