“当专家”可以翻译为“become an expert” 或 “act as an expert” ,具体使用哪种表达可根据语境和想要强调的含义来选择:
become an expert:强调从非专家状态转变为专家状态的过程,侧重于成为专家这一身份的获取。例如:He has been studying hard to become an expert in this field.(他一直努力学习,想成为这个领域的专家。)
act as an expert:重点在于描述某人以专家的身份行事或发挥作用,不一定强调真正获得专家资格或身份。例如:For this project, he will act as an expert to provide professional advice.(对于这个项目,他将充当专家提供专业建议 。)