while

Word family conjunctionwhileswhilevernounwhile

while1 /waɪl/ S1 W1 conjunction

1 DURINGTIME/AT THE SAME TIMEWHENduring the time that something is happening 当…时，在…时

They arrived while we were having dinner.

他们来时我们正在吃饭。

While she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag.

她睡着的时候，小偷闯进来偷走了她的手提包。

She met Andy while working on a production of ‘Carmen’.

排练《卡门》时，她认识了安迪。

2 all the time that something is happening 在…的过程中

Would you look after the children while I do the shopping?

我买东西时你能不能照看一下孩子们？

5 GRAMMAR 语法

In a clause beginning with while that refers to the future, use the present tense, not ‘will’. 在while引导的表示将来的从句中要用一般现在时，不用will

I will enjoy my fame while it lasts (NOT 不说 while it will last).

我要趁声名尚在时好好享受。

n GRAMMAR: Choosing the right tense

You use the present tense, not ‘will’, with while when you are talking about the future:

I hope to visit the British Museum while I am in London.

✗Don’t say I hope to visit the British Museum while I will be in London.

3 BUTused to emphasize the difference between two situations, activities etc 却；但是；而〔用于强调两种情况、活动等之间的差别〕

Schools in the north tend to be better equipped, while those in the south are relatively poor.

北方的学校设施往往要好一些，而南方的学校则相对差一些。

► see thesaurus at but

4 ALTHOUGHin spite of the fact that 虽然，尽管 SYN although

While never a big eater, he did snack a lot.

他虽然胃口从来都不大，但零食确实是吃得很多。

While there was no conclusive evidence, most people thought he was guilty.

虽然没有确凿的证据，大多数人还是认为他有罪。

5 while I’m/you’re etc at/about it spoken used to suggest that someone should do something at the same time that they do something else 在做某事的同时〔做另一件事〕

Print out what you’ve written, and while you’re at it make a copy for me.

把你写的东西打印出来，同时给我也印一份。

THESAURUS

while during the time that you are doing something, or something is happening 当…时，在…时

I bought a magazine while I was waiting for the train.

我在等火车时买了本杂志。

While we were on holiday, my bag was stolen.

我们在度假时我的包被偷了。

meanwhile at the same time as something else is happening 与此同时

They’re still working on our bedroom. Meanwhile, we’re sleeping downstairs.

他们还在给我们的卧室装修，这段时间我们就睡在楼下。

The Russians, meanwhile, declared war on August 8.

与此同时，俄国人在8月8日宣战了。

in the meantime during the period of time between now and a future event, or between two events in the past 在此期间，同时

More aid is expected soon, but in the meantime these people are going hungry.

很快就会有更多的救援物资送到，但是在此期间这些人还要挨饿。

My new job hadn’t started, so in the meantime I tried to write a book.

我的新工作尚未开始，所以在此期间我想写一本书。

whilst British EnglishBrE while. Whilst sounds a little more formal than while 当…的时候〔比while略正式〕

One American plane was forced to land whilst flying over North Korea.

一架美国飞机在飞越朝鲜上空时被迫降落。

Whilst all this was going on, the performers were getting ready for the show.

当所有这些正在进行时，表演者正为演出做着准备。

Examples from the Corpus

while• They were killed while attempting to reach the summit.• While I like Carter personally, I don't think what he's doing is right.• My car was stolen while I was on holiday.• I read the book while I was on the plane.• I bought a magazine while I was waiting for the train.• While Sandy was filling out the forms, I called Jimmy from the airport.• While she is a likable girl, she can be extremely difficult to work with.• Someone broke into her house while she was on vacation.• While she was out of the room, he took a quick look at the papers on her desk.• While six percent of ordinary homes were damaged in the earthquake, only three percent of mobile homes were damaged.• While teaching standards could be raised, more funding would also help.• I'll just make a phone call while you finish the dishes.

while2 S1 W2 noun

1 a while SHORT TIMEa period of time, especially a short one 一段时间〔尤指较短的时间〕

It takes a while to recover from the operation.

手术后需要一段时间恢复。

in a while

Mr Thomas will be with you in a while.

托马斯先生过一会儿会来见你。

for a while

At last, he could relax for a while.

他终于可以放松一下了。

a little/short while

Wait a little while before deciding.

等等再作决定。

We talked for quite a while (=a fairly long time) on the phone.

我们在电话里交谈了很长时间。

Examples from the Corpus

a while• A little while later, Rick returned with the drinks.• After a while, I realised he was serious.• After a while, I realized what he meant.• It's been a while since I read the book, and I can't remember much about it, to be honest.• It's been a while since we last heard from Jo.• So you guys were in Brazil for a while, huh?• Can I hold her for a little while?• How's Lynne? I haven't seen her for a while.• He was furious, and it took him a while to calm down.• I haven't played chess in a really long while.• I haven't worn that jacket in a while.• It took me a while before I could understand him.• He's been going out with her quite a while now, hasn't he?• 'Is that a photo of him?' 'Yeah, that was taken a while back - his hair's longer now.'• He fought for the title a while ago.• Can you wait a while?

2 all the while all the time that something is happening 一直，始终

He examined her thoroughly, talking softly all the while.

他给她作了彻底的检查，同时始终柔声细语地跟她交谈。

She continued working, all the while keeping an eye on the clock.

她继续工作，同时一直留神注意着时间。

Examples from the Corpus

all the while• All the while I was in college, Joan was traveling.• But all the while he was learning and soon the time had come when he was no longer satisfied to design for others.• Phillis without a frown or smile Sat and knotted, and knotted and knotted and knotted all the while.• He talked to her as if they were lovers, all the while keeping a knife pressed against her throat.• The weather was perfect all the while we were there, the evenings very lovely, moonlight softened by fog.• The bugle sounded the charge; the horsemen's pace increased, but remained all the while under control.• Yet all the while she spoke with me, she never made a sound nor expressed any sadness or regret.

→ (every) once in a while at once1(8), → be worth somebody’s while (to do/doing something) at worth1(5), → make it worth somebody’s while at worth1(6)

Examples from the Corpus

while• After a while he got the point that it was permanent.• After a while we are aware of a deviation, the gravitational pull of an unseen planet.• Things might be difficult for a while but I didn't envisage any radical changes.• The industry's hit-men will have to lie quiet, for a while.• Jasper and I watched them for a while, and they summoned us, in a friendly way, to join them.• But I begged his indulgence to share it with him just a little while longer.

while3 verb

while away the hours/evening/days etc SPEND TIMEto spend time in a pleasant and lazy way 消磨时间/夜晚/日子等

The evenings were whiled away in endless games of cards.

晚上的时光都是在没完没了的牌局中消磨过去的。

Origin while2

Old English hwil

单词	while
释义	while Word family conjunctionwhileswhilevernounwhile while1 /waɪl/ ●●● S1 W1 conjunction 1 DURINGTIME/AT THE SAME TIMEWHENduring the time that something is happening 当…时，在…时 They arrived while we were having dinner. 他们来时我们正在吃饭。 While she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag. 她睡着的时候，小偷闯进来偷走了她的手提包。 She met Andy while working on a production of ‘Carmen’. 排练《卡门》时，她认识了安迪。 2 all the time that something is happening 在…的过程中 Would you look after the children while I do the shopping? 我买东西时你能不能照看一下孩子们？ 5 GRAMMAR 语法 In a clause beginning with while that refers to the future, use the present tense, not ‘will’. 在while引导的表示将来的从句中要用一般现在时，不用will I will enjoy my fame while it lasts (NOT 不说 while it will last). 我要趁声名尚在时好好享受。 n GRAMMAR: Choosing the right tense You use the present tense, not ‘will’, with while when you are talking about the future: I hope to visit the British Museum while I am in London. ✗Don’t say I hope to visit the British Museum while I will be in London. 3 BUTused to emphasize the difference between two situations, activities etc 却；但是；而〔用于强调两种情况、活动等之间的差别〕 Schools in the north tend to be better equipped, while those in the south are relatively poor. 北方的学校设施往往要好一些，而南方的学校则相对差一些。 ► see thesaurus at but 4 ALTHOUGHin spite of the fact that 虽然，尽管 SYN although While never a big eater, he did snack a lot. 他虽然胃口从来都不大，但零食确实是吃得很多。 While there was no conclusive evidence, most people thought he was guilty. 虽然没有确凿的证据，大多数人还是认为他有罪。 5 while I’m/you’re etc at/about it spoken used to suggest that someone should do something at the same time that they do something else 在做某事的同时〔做另一件事〕 Print out what you’ve written, and while you’re at it make a copy for me. 把你写的东西打印出来，同时给我也印一份。 THESAURUS while during the time that you are doing something, or something is happening 当…时，在…时 I bought a magazine while I was waiting for the train. 我在等火车时买了本杂志。 While we were on holiday, my bag was stolen. 我们在度假时我的包被偷了。 meanwhile at the same time as something else is happening 与此同时 They’re still working on our bedroom. Meanwhile, we’re sleeping downstairs. 他们还在给我们的卧室装修，这段时间我们就睡在楼下。 The Russians, meanwhile, declared war on August 8. 与此同时，俄国人在8月8日宣战了。 in the meantime during the period of time between now and a future event, or between two events in the past 在此期间，同时 More aid is expected soon, but in the meantime these people are going hungry. 很快就会有更多的救援物资送到，但是在此期间这些人还要挨饿。 My new job hadn’t started, so in the meantime I tried to write a book. 我的新工作尚未开始，所以在此期间我想写一本书。 whilst British EnglishBrE while. Whilst sounds a little more formal than while 当…的时候〔比while略正式〕 One American plane was forced to land whilst flying over North Korea. 一架美国飞机在飞越朝鲜上空时被迫降落。 Whilst all this was going on, the performers were getting ready for the show. 当所有这些正在进行时，表演者正为演出做着准备。 Examples from the Corpus while• They were killed while attempting to reach the summit.• While I like Carter personally, I don't think what he's doing is right.• My car was stolen while I was on holiday.• I read the book while I was on the plane.• I bought a magazine while I was waiting for the train.• While Sandy was filling out the forms, I called Jimmy from the airport.• While she is a likable girl, she can be extremely difficult to work with.• Someone broke into her house while she was on vacation.• While she was out of the room, he took a quick look at the papers on her desk.• While six percent of ordinary homes were damaged in the earthquake, only three percent of mobile homes were damaged.• While teaching standards could be raised, more funding would also help.• I'll just make a phone call while you finish the dishes. while2 ●●● S1 W2 noun 1 a while SHORT TIMEa period of time, especially a short one 一段时间〔尤指较短的时间〕 It takes a while to recover from the operation. 手术后需要一段时间恢复。 in a while Mr Thomas will be with you in a while. 托马斯先生过一会儿会来见你。 for a while At last, he could relax for a while. 他终于可以放松一下了。 a little/short while Wait a little while before deciding. 等等再作决定。 We talked for quite a while (=a fairly long time) on the phone. 我们在电话里交谈了很长时间。 Examples from the Corpus a while• A little while later, Rick returned with the drinks.• After a while, I realised he was serious.• After a while, I realized what he meant.• It's been a while since I read the book, and I can't remember much about it, to be honest.• It's been a while since we last heard from Jo.• So you guys were in Brazil for a while, huh?• Can I hold her for a little while?• How's Lynne? I haven't seen her for a while.• He was furious, and it took him a while to calm down.• I haven't played chess in a really long while.• I haven't worn that jacket in a while.• It took me a while before I could understand him.• He's been going out with her quite a while now, hasn't he?• 'Is that a photo of him?' 'Yeah, that was taken a while back - his hair's longer now.'• He fought for the title a while ago.• Can you wait a while? 2 all the while all the time that something is happening 一直，始终 He examined her thoroughly, talking softly all the while. 他给她作了彻底的检查，同时始终柔声细语地跟她交谈。 She continued working, all the while keeping an eye on the clock. 她继续工作，同时一直留神注意着时间。 Examples from the Corpus all the while• All the while I was in college, Joan was traveling.• But all the while he was learning and soon the time had come when he was no longer satisfied to design for others.• Phillis without a frown or smile Sat and knotted, and knotted and knotted and knotted all the while.• He talked to her as if they were lovers, all the while keeping a knife pressed against her throat.• The weather was perfect all the while we were there, the evenings very lovely, moonlight softened by fog.• The bugle sounded the charge; the horsemen's pace increased, but remained all the while under control.• Yet all the while she spoke with me, she never made a sound nor expressed any sadness or regret. → (every) once in a while at once1(8), → be worth somebody’s while (to do/doing something) at worth1(5), → make it worth somebody’s while at worth1(6) Examples from the Corpus while• After a while he got the point that it was permanent.• After a while we are aware of a deviation, the gravitational pull of an unseen planet.• Things might be difficult for a while but I didn't envisage any radical changes.• The industry's hit-men will have to lie quiet, for a while.• Jasper and I watched them for a while, and they summoned us, in a friendly way, to join them.• But I begged his indulgence to share it with him just a little while longer. while3 verb while away the hours/evening/days etc SPEND TIMEto spend time in a pleasant and lazy way 消磨时间/夜晚/日子等 The evenings were whiled away in endless games of cards. 晚上的时光都是在没完没了的牌局中消磨过去的。 Origin while2 Old English hwil
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