while
柯林斯词典
- CONJUNCTION USES
1. CONJ If something happens while something else is happening, the two things are happening at the same time. 当…的时候 (表示两事同时发生)
They were grinning and watching while one man laughed and poured beer over the head of another. 当一个男人大笑着将啤酒倒在另一个男人头上时,他们正边看边咧着嘴笑。
I sat on the chair to unwrap the package while he stood behind me. 我坐在椅子上打开包裹,当时他就站在我身后。
2. CONJ If something happens while something else happens, the first thing happens at some point during the time that the second thing is happening. 正值…之时 (表示一件事是在另一件事发生过程中的某个时间发生的)
The two ministers have yet to meet, but may do so while in New York. 两位部长还未会面,但他们在纽约期间可能会见面。
3. CONJ You use while at the beginning of a clause to introduce information that contrasts with information in the main clause. 而 (用于从句之首,引出与主句内容相对比的信息)
Most digital camera owners are male, while women prefer film. 大部分数码相机的主人都是男性,而女性偏爱用胶卷。
4. CONJ You use while, before making a statement, in order to introduce information that partly conflicts with your statement. 虽然 (用于发表陈述之前,引入和陈述内容部分矛盾的信息)
While the news, so far, has been good, there may be days ahead when it is bad. 虽然到目前为止都是好消息,但是可能过几天就有坏消息了。
CONJ
1. N-SING A while is a period of time. 一段时间
They walked on in silence for a while. 他们默默地走了一会儿。
He was married a little while ago. 他前不久刚结了婚。
2. PHRASE You use all the while in order to say that something happens continually or that it happens throughout the time when something else is happening. 一直
All the while the people at the next table watched me eat. 邻桌的人一直在看着我吃东西。
3. once in a while→see once
4. worth your while→see worth
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while /waɪl/
BRIT also whilst
NOUN AND VERB USES
while /waɪl/ (whiling,whiled,whiles)
剑桥词典
- I thought I'd take advantage of the sports facilities while I'm here.
- I found these photos while I was cleaning out my cupboards .
- I'm acting as deputy while the boss is away.
- I didn't drink at all while I was pregnant .
- I gained a lot of weight while I was on holiday .
- While your work has improved greatly , there are still some areas that concern me.
- While I'd like to accept your offer , I'm unable to at the present time .
- While I admire your courage , it's sometimes better not to get involved .
- While I'd be willing to help you on this occasion , I may not always be able to in future .
- While I'm reluctant to make a fuss , I feel I really must complain .
- Walnut is a hard wood , while pine is soft .
- He likes football , while I prefer rugby .
- I get 25 days holiday a year , while she gets over 50.
- Simon will have steak , while I'll have the fish .
- He wanted to go the party , while I wanted to stay in. 返回 while
while conjunction (DURING)
A2 (also formal whilst, )during the time that, or at the same time as
在…的时候;与…同时
I read it while you were drying your hair . 在你吹干头发的时候我读了它。
While I was in Italy I went to see Alessandro. 在意大利的时候,我去看望了亚历山德罗。
I thought I heard him come in while we were having dinner . 我想在我们吃饭的时候我听见他进来了。
"I'm going to the post office ." "While you're there can you get me some stamps ?" “我要去邮局。”“你去的时候帮我买些邮票好吗?”
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while conjunction (ALTHOUGH)
B2 (also formal whilst)despite the fact that; although
虽然;尽管
While I accept that he's not perfect in many respects , I do actually like the man. 虽然我承认他在很多方面不是那么完美,但我实际上还是非常喜欢这个男人的。
While I fully understand your point of view , I also have some sympathy with Michael's. 尽管我完全能理解你的观点,但我在一定程度上也赞同迈克尔的观点。
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while conjunction (BUT)
compared with the fact that; but然而;但是
He gets £50,000 a year while I get a meagre £20,000! 他每年挣5万英镑,而我只有可怜的2万!
Tom is very extrovert and confident while Katy's shy and quiet . 汤姆性格外向,非常自信,而凯蒂却羞涩文静。
I do all the housework while he just does the dishes now and again. 家务活我样样都得干,而他却只是偶尔刷刷碗而已。
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