while

US /waɪl/

UK /waɪl/

1.

동안, 잠시

a period of time

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I haven't seen her for a while.

오랜만에 그녀를 못 봤어.

•

Let's rest for a while.

잠시 쉬자.

:

period time duration spell stretch

1.

~하는 동안, ~하면서

during the time that; at the same time as

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I read a book while I waited.

기다리는 동안 책을 읽었어.

•

She sang while she cooked.

그녀는 요리하는 동안 노래했어.

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during whilst as

2.

~이지만, ~하는 반면에

although; despite the fact that

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While I understand your point, I don't agree.

당신의 의견을 이해하지만, 동의하지 않아.

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Some people prefer coffee, while others prefer tea.

어떤 사람들은 커피를 선호하고, 다른 사람들은 차를 선호해.

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whereas although though whilst

1.

보내다, 시간을 보내다

to pass (time) in a pleasant or idle manner

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We whiled away the afternoon playing cards.

우리는 카드 놀이를 하며 오후를 보냈다.

•

They whiled the hours talking and laughing.

그들은 이야기하고 웃으며 시간을 보냈다.

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pass spend occupy fill

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while away fiddle while Rome burns strike while the iron is hot make something worth someone's while make hay while the sun shines