词汇 while 在中文的含义

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while

US /waɪl/
UK /waɪl/
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名词

1.

一段时间, 一会儿

a period of time

示例:
I haven't seen her for a while.
我有一段时间没见到她了。
Let's rest for a while.
我们休息一会儿吧。

连词

1.

在...的时候, 当...时

during the time that; at the same time as

示例:
I read a book while I waited.
等待的时候看了一本书。
She sang while she cooked.
一边做饭一边唱歌。
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2.

而, 尽管

although; despite the fact that

示例:
While I understand your point, I don't agree.
尽管我理解你的观点,但我不同意。
Some people prefer coffee, while others prefer tea.
有些人喜欢咖啡,另一些人喜欢茶。

动词

1.

消磨, 打发

to pass (time) in a pleasant or idle manner

示例:
We whiled away the afternoon playing cards.
我们消磨了整个下午玩牌。
They whiled the hours talking and laughing.
他们消磨时间聊天说笑。
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