while

[waɪl]
  • 释义
  • conj.

    在…期间;与…同时;然而;尽管;

  • n.

    一会儿;

  • 词义辨析
  • while, as, when
  • 这三个词都可作连词引导一个表示时间的状语从句。as引导的从句作“当…时”或“和…同时”解,从句中的动作与主句中的动作同时发生或同时进行,一般持续时间不长;when引导的从句作“当…时”或“每逢…”解,从句中的动作既可以和主句中的动作同时发生,也可以在主句的动作之前或之后发生;while引导的从句作“当…时”或“在…期间”解,它强调从句中的动作与主句中的动作同时发生,但持续时间一般较长或主句的动作在从句的动作过程中发生。while与as和when的最大区别在于有时含有“趁着…情况的存在赶紧做某事,否则来不及了”的意味。
  • but,however,still,yet,nevertheless,while,whereas
  • 这些连词或副词都含“但是,可是,然而,而”之意。
    but口语常用词,语气较强,泛指与前述情况相反。
    however表转折关系,语气稍弱于but,连接性也弱一些,因而常作插入语。
    still语气强,多用于肯定句或疑问句。指尽管作出让步,采取措施或表示反对,但情况仍然如故,无所改变。
    yet常用于否定句,语气比still稍强。指不管作出多大努力或让步,仍达不到预期的结果。
    nevertheless指尽管作出完全让步,也不会发生任何影响。
    while表对比,一般可与whereas换用,但程度弱一些。
    whereas表对比,一般可与while互换。
  • when,while,as
  • 这些连词都可表示“当……时”引出时间从句。
    when所引导的从句,其谓语动词既可是持续动词,也可是短暂动词;谓语动词动作发生的时间可以与主句谓语动词的动作是同时,或之前、之后。
    while句中的谓语动词应为持续动词,不用短暂动词,谓语动作发生的时间通常与主句谓语动词动作发生时间是同时。
    as侧重指从句与主句的动作同时进行,谓语动词可以是持续性的,可以是短暂性动词。
  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    While in Seoul I always stop with my sister.

    在首尔时我总是住在姐姐那里.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 2、

    A few carefully chosen men went ahead while main body remained concealed in the valley.

    精心挑选出来的几个人走在前面,大队人马则隐藏在山谷里.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 3、

    For this his boss dressed him down for a good while.

    为此老板斥责他老半天.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 4、

    Four days after setting out , while the Titantic was sailing across the icy waters of the North Atlantic, a huge iceberg was suddenly spotted by a lookout.

    启航四天后, 泰坦尼克号在穿过北大西洋多冰的海域时, 了望员突然发现了一个巨大的冰山.

    ——《用法词典》
  • 5、

    After a little while , the moon lifted itself above the eastern hills.

    少焉, 月出于东山之上.

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 6、

    Tazief was able to set up his camp very close to the volcano while it was erupting violently.

    泰哲夫在火山猛烈爆发的时候,终于设法在离火山很近的地方搭起了帐蓬.

    ——《用法词典》
  • 7、

    He hummed and hawed for quite a while before he uttered a few words of comfort.

    他吭哧了好一会才说出几句安慰话.

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 8、

    It is day with us while it is night with them.

    对于我们此时是白天,而对于他们则是夜晚.

    ——《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • 9、

    I did a bit of fencing while I was at college.

    我在大学时偶尔玩玩击剑.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 10、

    While he was in Chicago, Henry looked up a friend of college days.

    亨利在芝加哥时探望了他在大学时的一个朋友.

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 11、

    While he was at the university, an uncle maintained him in clothing.

    他上大学时一位叔父供给他衣服.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 12、

    Tom boarded with his friend while studying in the university.

    汤姆上大学时在朋友家搭伙.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 13、

    Stop still for a while and listen carefully.

    停住别动,仔细听!

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 14、

    Carbon is an element, while carbon dioxide is a compound.

    碳是一种(化学)元素, 而二氧化碳则是一种化合物.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 15、

    Scandals travel a thousand li, while good deeds always stay indoors.

    恶事传千里, 好事不出门

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 16、

    While prices are rising so fast, many shops think they can climb on the bandwagon and raise their prices, too.

    正当此价格飞涨的时候, 许多商店认为可以趁势提高商品价格.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 17、

    I could tell that he was lying because he faced away while he was speaking.

    我敢说他撒谎了,因为他说话时总是往旁边看.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 18、

    Many people like to wear aprons while they are cooking.

    许多人做饭时喜欢系一条围裙.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 19、

    After a little while, the English teacher turned off an epigram.

    过了一会儿, 英文老师作出了一首讽刺诗.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 20、

    She resented having the child foisted on her while the parents went travelling abroad.

    她对孩子的父母出国旅行卻硬要她来照看孩子这事很反感.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 21、

    There is an unspoken understanding that Hugh will be in charge while Jeanne is away.

    大家有了默契,珍妮不在的时候由休来负责.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 22、

    The bad eggs wielded power, while the good people were oppressed.

    坏人当道, 好人受气

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 23、

    Half the pleasure of coming home is finding out what's been happening while you were away.

    回家的一大乐事在于发现自己不在时家里发生了什么事情.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 24、

    The children clapped out a regular time while the teacher played the tune.

    老师弹曲子时,孩子们有节奏地击掌打拍子.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 25、

    Who will manage while the director is away?

    经理不在时谁负责?

    ——《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • 26、

    My car's off the road at the moment while I recondition the engine.

    我是把车停在路边修理引擎的.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 27、

    I looked a bIt'stiff while they were so lively.

    他们都那样活泼,显得我太板了.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 28、

    Keep quiet while you're going around.

    参观时要保持安静.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 29、

    I read some publicity about vaccinations while waiting my turn at the doctor's.

    在医生那儿候诊时,我读了一些关于接种疫苗的宣传.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 30、

    You shall never want while I have any money left.

    只要我有余钱,就不会叫你缺少什么.

    《简明英汉词典》