当...的时候;尽管(=although);而(表对比)
- 名词:一段时间
- 动词:消磨时间(while away)
2. whiles (adv./conj.)
- 古旧用法:有时(=sometimes);当...时
- 现代用法:基本被while取代
二、现代用法差异(含例句)
1. while 常规用法:
- [时间状语] She read while I cooked. (我做饭时她在看书)
- [对比转折] He's extroverted while his sister is shy. (他性格外向,而他妹妹害羞)
- [让步状语 ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)