whereas

US /werˈæz/
UK /werˈæz/
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1.

而, 然而

in contrast or comparison with the fact that

:
Some people like coffee, whereas others prefer tea.
有些人喜歡咖啡,另一些人則喜歡茶。
He is very tall, whereas his brother is quite short.
他很高,他弟弟卻很矮。
2.

鑒於, 考慮到

in view of the fact that; since (used in formal preambles to documents)

:
Whereas it is desirable to provide for the protection of children...
鑒於有必要為兒童提供保護...
Whereas the parties have agreed to the following terms...
鑒於各方已同意以下條款...