| 单词 | while |
| 释义 | while —while /waɪl/ conjunction (MAINLY UK FORMAL whilst) (ALTHOUGH) ► B2 despite the fact that; although: » While I accept that he's not perfect in many respects, I do actually quite like the man.» While I fully understand your point of view, I do also have some sympathy with Michael's.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a contrast• • • Extra Examples:» 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.conjunction (MAINLY UK FORMAL whilst) (DURING) ► A2 during the time that, or at the same time as: » I read it while you were drying your hair.» While I was in Italy I went to see Alessandro.» I thought I heard him come in while we were having dinner.» "I'm going to the post office." "While you're there can you get me some stamps?"Thesaurus+: ↑Simultaneous and consecutive , ↑Order and sequence• • • Extra Examples:» 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.conjunction (BUT) ► B1 compared with the fact that; but: » He gets £50,000 a year while I get a meagre £20,000!» Tom is very extrovert and confident while Katy's shy and quiet.» I do every single bit of housework while he just does the dishes now and again.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a contrast• • • Extra Examples:» Walnut is a hard wood, while pine is soft.» He likes football, while I prefer rugby.» I get 25 days holiday a year, while she gets over 50.» Simon will have steak, while I'll have the fish.» He wanted to go the party, while I wanted to stay in.noun a while► B1 a length of time: » I only stayed for a short while.» You were there quite a while (= a long time), weren't you?» "When did that happen?" "Oh, it was a while ago (= a long time ago).» I haven't seen him for a while (= for a long time).» I'll be fine in a while (= soon).→ SEE ALSO WORTHWHILE(Cf. ↑worthwhile)Thesaurus+: ↑Periods of time - general words |
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