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柯林斯詞典

CONJUNCTION USES

while /wa?l/

BRIT also whilst

1. CONJ If something happens while something else is happening, the two things are happening at the same time. 當(dāng)…的時(shí)候 (表示兩事同時(shí)發(fā)生)
They were grinning and watching while one man laughed and poured beer over the head of another. 當(dāng)一個(gè)男人大笑著將啤酒倒在另一個(gè)男人頭上時(shí)，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，當(dāng)時(shí)他就站在我身后。
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(shí) (表示一件事是在另一件事發(fā)生過程中的某個(gè)時(shí)間發(fā)生的)
The two ministers have yet to meet, but may do so while in New York. 兩位部長(zhǎng)還未會(huì)面，但他們?cè)诩~約期間可能會(huì)見面。
3. CONJ You use while at the beginning of a clause to introduce information that contrasts with information in the main clause. 而 (用于從句之首，引出與主句內(nèi)容相對(duì)比的信息)
Most digital camera owners are male, while women prefer film. 大部分?jǐn)?shù)碼相機(jī)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 (用于發(fā)表陳述之前，引入和陳述內(nèi)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. 雖然到目前為止都是好消息，但是可能過幾天就有壞消息了。

NOUN AND VERB USES

while /wa?l/ (whiling,whiled,whiles)

CONJ
1. N-SING A while is a period of time. 一段時(shí)間
They walked on in silence for a while. 他們默默地走了一會(huì)兒。
He was married a little while ago. 他前不久剛結(jié)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吃東西。
3. once in a while→see once
4. worth your while→see worth

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劍橋詞典

while conjunction (DURING)

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 conjunction (ALTHOUGH)

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 .