| 单词 | while |
| 释义 | while n., conj., v., & adv. --n 1. a space of time, time spent in some action (a long while ago; waited a while; all this while). 2. (prec. by the) a during some other process. b poet. during the time that. 3. (prec. by a) for some time (have not seen you a while). --conj 1. during the time that; for as long as; at the same time as (while I was away, the house was burgled; fell asleep while reading). 2. in spite of the fact that; although, whereas (while I want to believe it, I cannot). 3. N.Engl. until (wait while Monday). --vtr. (foll. by away) pass (time etc.) in a leisurely or interesting manner. --reladv. (prec. by time etc.) during which (the summer while I was abroad). Phrases and idioms all the while during the whole time (that). for a long while for a long time past. for a while for some time. a good (or great) while a considerable time. in a while (or little while) soon, shortly. worth while (or one's while) worth the time or effort spent. Etymology: OE hwil f. Gmc: (conj.) abbr. of OE tha hwile the, ME the while that |
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