1 while /ˈwajəl/ conjunction Learner's definition of WHILE
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: during the time that当…的时候 -
Someone called while you were out.你出去的时候，有人给你打电话。
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You can get the photos developed while you wait.你冲洗的照片立等可取。
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The phone rang while I was doing the dishes.我洗碗时电话响了。
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They met while they were in college.他们是在上大学时认识的。
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We should enjoy this good weather while it lasts. = We should enjoy this good weather while we can.我们应该趁着天气好尽情享受。
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Can I get you anything while I'm at the store?我去商店购物时，能帮你带点什么吗？
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used to make a statement that describes how two people, groups, etc., are different而，然而（用于对比两个人或两个组等的区别） 3
: in spite of the fact that : although尽管 -
While (he is) respected, the mayor is not liked.尽管这位市关颇受尊敬，但人缘不佳。
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He made a comment that, while well-intentioned, still hurt my feelings.他的评论尽管出于好心，但还是伤害了我的感情。
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While I think some parts of the plan are good, I don't think it's practical.尽管我认为这个计划有几个部分不错，但我还是觉得它不可行。
2 while /ˈwajəl/ noun
Learner's definition of WHILE
[singular]
: a period of time一段时间 -
It took them a while to find out what was causing the problem.他们花了一些时间才找出问题的原因。
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Why don't we stay here (for) a while?我们何不在这儿待上一会儿？
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It has been quite a while since I last saw her. = I haven't seen her for a (good) long while. [=for a long time]我已经很久没见过她了。
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He claimed that he was happy, but he was thinking all the while [=during that entire time] of quitting his job.他曾说自己很开心，但其实那段时间他一直在考虑辞职的事情。
once in a while
— see 1once
worth your while
: worth doing : interesting or rewarding值得（去做） -
If you help me I'll make it worth your while. [=I'll make it worthwhile for you; I'll reward you for helping me]如果你帮我，我会报答你的。
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It would be worth your while to study the material again before the test.考试前再认真看一下这份材料是值得的。
— see also worthwhile 3 while /ˈwajəl/ verb
whiles; whiled; whiling
whiles; whiled; whiling
Learner's definition of WHILE
while away
[phrasal verb] while away (time) or while (time) away
: to spend (time) doing something pleasant and easy轻松愉快地度过（时间）