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BNC: 173 COCA: 153

while

Word family 
while1 /waɪl/ ●●● S1 W1 conjunction
1  DURINGTIME/AT THE SAME TIMEWHENduring the time that something is happening 當…時，在…時
They arrived while we were having dinner.
他們來時我們正在吃飯。
While she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag.
她睡着的時候，小偷闖進來偷走了她的手提包。
She met Andy while working on a production of ‘Carmen’.
排練《卡門》時，她認識了安迪。
2  all the time that something is happening 在…的過程中
Would you look after the children while I do the shopping?
我買東西時你能不能照看一下孩子們？
5 GRAMMAR 語法
In a clause beginning with while that refers to the future, use the present tense, not ‘will’. 在while引導的表示將來的從句中要用一般現在時，不用will
I will enjoy my fame while it lasts (NOT 不說 while it will last).
我要趁聲名尚在時好好享受。
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 卻；但是；而〔用於強調兩種情況、活動等之間的差别〕
Schools in the north tend to be better equipped, while those in the south are relatively poor.
北方的學校設施往往要好一些，而南方的學校則相對差一些。
► see thesaurus at but
4  ALTHOUGHin spite of the fact that 雖然，盡管 SYN although
While never a big eater, he did snack a lot.
他雖然胃口從來都不大，但零食確實是吃得很多。
While there was no conclusive evidence, most people thought he was guilty.
雖然沒有確鑿的證據，大多數人還是認爲他有罪。
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 在做某事的同時〔做另一件事〕
Print out what you’ve written, and while you’re at it make a copy for me.
把你寫的東西打印出來，同時給我也印一份。
 THESAURUS
while during the time that you are doing something, or something is happening 當…時，在…時
I bought a magazine while I was waiting for the train.
我在等火車時買了本雜志。
While we were on holiday, my bag was stolen.
我們在度假時我的包被偷了。
meanwhile at the same time as something else is happening 與此同時
They’re still working on our bedroom. Meanwhile, we’re sleeping downstairs.
他們還在給我們的卧室裝修，這段時間我們就睡在樓下。
The Russians, meanwhile, declared war on August 8.
與此同時，俄國人在8月8日宣戰了。
in the meantime during the period of time between now and a future event, or between two events in the past 在此期間，同時
More aid is expected soon, but in the meantime these people are going hungry.
很快就會有更多的救援物資送到，但是在此期間這些人還要挨餓。
My new job hadn’t started, so in the meantime I tried to write a book.
我的新工作尚未開始，所以在此期間我想寫一本書。
whilst British EnglishBrE while. Whilst sounds a little more formal than while 當…的時候〔比while略正式〕
One American plane was forced to land whilst flying over North Korea.
一架美國飛機在飛越朝鮮上空時被迫降落。
Whilst all this was going on, the performers were getting ready for the show.
當所有這些正在進行時，表演者正爲演出做着準備。
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 一段時間〔尤指較短的時間〕
It takes a while to recover from the operation.
手術後需要一段時間恢複。
in a while
Mr Thomas will be with you in a while.
托馬斯先生過一會兒會來見你。
for a while
At last, he could relax for a while.
他終於可以放鬆一下了。
a little/short while
Wait a little while before deciding.
等等再作決定。
We talked for quite a while (=a fairly long time) on the phone.
我們在電話裏交談了很長時間。
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，始終
He examined her thoroughly, talking softly all the while.
他給她作了徹底的檢查，同時始終柔聲細語地跟她交談。
She continued working, all the while keeping an eye on the clock.
她繼續工作，同時一直留神注意着時間。
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 消磨時間/夜晚/日子等
The evenings were whiled away in endless games of cards.
晚上的時光都是在沒完沒了的牌局中消磨過去的。
Origin while2
Old English hwil
BNC: 173 COCA: 153
while

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + WHILE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤brief, little, short一會兒；不久；短短一會兒▸➤fair, good, long, some相當一段時間；好一段時間◇Things continued quiet for some while.好一段時間都沒有什麼動靜。VERB + WHILE➤take花費一段時間◇I'll mend it for you, but it could take a while.我可以給你修修，但需要一段時間。PREPOSITION➤after a while過了一段時間◇After a while, I began to get bored with my job.過了一段時間，我開始厭煩我的工作了。➤for a while一段時間◇They chatted for a while.他們聊了一會兒。➤for the while (BrE) 一段時間◇There's no need to do anything for the while.這段時間不需要做任何事情。➤in a while過會兒◇I'll be back in a while.我過會兒就回來。PHRASES➤all the while一直◇The bird hopped across the lawn, keeping a sharp lookout all the while.小鳥在草坪上跳來跳去，一直保持着高度警惕。➤once in a while偶爾◇Everybody makes a mistake once in a while.每個人都偶爾會犯錯誤。➤(for) quite a while相當長一段時間◇He kept me waiting for quite a while.他讓我等了好一陣子。➤a while back不久以前◇The problems started a while back.問題剛剛出現不久。
BNC: 173 COCA: 153
while noun
⇨ time 2 (a little while) ⇨ once in a while ⇨ sometimes adv.
BNC: 173 COCA: 153
while
Conjunctions: albeit, although, and...
Happening or done at the same time: when, while, simultaneous...
Ways of comparing things: than, relatively, whereas...
General periods of time: a clear run, a page in something's history, block...
To rest, relax or do nothing: sit back, rest, relax...

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