while

US /waɪl/

UK /waɪl/

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一段時間, 一會兒

a period of time

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I haven't seen her for a while.

我有一段時間沒見到她了。

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Let's rest for a while.

我們休息一會兒吧。

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period time duration spell stretch

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在...的時候, 當...時

during the time that; at the same time as

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I read a book while I waited.

我在等待的時候看了一本書。

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She sang while she cooked.

她一邊做飯一邊唱歌。

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during whilst as

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而, 儘管

although; despite the fact that

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

儘管我理解你的觀點，但我不同意。

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Some people prefer coffee, while others prefer tea.

有些人喜歡咖啡，而另一些人喜歡茶。

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whereas although though whilst

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消磨, 打發

to pass (time) in a pleasant or idle manner

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We whiled away the afternoon playing cards.

我們消磨了整個下午玩牌。

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They whiled the hours talking and laughing.

他們消磨時間聊天說笑。

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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