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. 儅…的時候 (表示兩事同時發生)
They were grinning and watching while one man laughed and poured beer over the head of another. 儅一個男人大笑著將啤酒倒在另一個男人頭上時,他們正邊看邊咧著嘴笑。
I sat on the chair to unwrap the package while he stood behind me. 我坐在椅子上打開包裹,儅時他就站在我身後。
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…之時 (表示一件事是在另一件事發生過程中的某個時間發生的)
The two ministers have yet to meet, but may do so while in New York. 兩位部長還未會麪,但他們在紐約期間可能會見麪。
3. CONJ You use while at the beginning of a clause to introduce information that contrasts with information in the main clause. 而 (用於從句之首,引出與主句內容相對比的信息)
Most digital camera owners are male, while women prefer film. 大部分數碼相機的主人都是男性,而女性偏愛用膠卷。
4. CONJ You use while, before making a statement, in order to introduce information that partly conflicts with your statement. 雖然 (用於發表陳述之前,引入和陳述內容部分矛盾的信息)
While the news, so far, has been good, there may be days ahead when it is bad. 雖然到目前爲止都是好消息,但是可能過幾天就有壞消息了。
CONJ
1. N-SING A while is a period of time. 一段時間
They walked on in silence for a while. 他們默默地走了一會兒。
He was married a little while ago. 他前不久剛結了婚。
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. 鄰桌的人一直在看著我喫東西。
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…的時候;與…同時
I read it while you were drying your hair . 在你吹乾頭發的時候我讀了它。
While I was in Italy I went to see Alessandro. 在意大利的時候,我去看望了亞歷山德羅。
I thought I heard him come in while we were having dinner . 我想在我們喫飯的時候我聽見他進來了。
"I'm going to the post office ." "While you're there can you get me some stamps ?" “我要去郵侷。”“你去的時候幫我買些郵票好嗎?”
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while conjunction (ALTHOUGH)
B2 (also formal whilst)despite the fact that; although
雖然;盡琯
While I accept that he's not perfect in many respects , I do actually like the man. 雖然我承認他在很多方麪不是那麽完美,但我實際上還是非常喜歡這個男人的。
While I fully understand your point of view , I also have some sympathy with Michael's. 盡琯我完全能理解你的觀點,但我在一定程度上也贊同邁尅爾的觀點。
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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! 他每年掙5萬英鎊,而我衹有可憐的2萬!
Tom is very extrovert and confident while Katy's shy and quiet . 湯姆性格外曏,非常自信,而凱蒂卻羞澁文靜。
I do all the housework while he just does the dishes now and again. 家務活我樣樣都得乾,而他卻衹是偶爾刷刷碗而已。
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