中文意思

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UK/["/waɪl/"]/US/["/waɪl/"]/

While 的意思

during the time that something is happening; at the same time as something else is happening

In simple words: A word used to talk about something happening at the same time as something else.

While 例句

  • We must have been burgled while we were asleep.
  • Her parents died while she was still at school.
  • While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction.
  • You can go swimming while I'm having lunch.
  • Shoes mended while you wait *(= on a shop sign)*
  • While Tom's very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless.
  • Some people work better to music while others do not.
  • While I am willing to help, I do not have much time available.
  • ‘I'm just going to buy some postcards.’ ‘Can you get me some stamps while you're at it?’

如何使用 While

Use 'while' to show that two things happen at the same time. It is more formal than 'when' and is best used in written or spoken contexts where you want to emphasize simultaneous actions.

Grammar pattern

while + clause

Memory hint

Think of 'while' as two actions sharing a 'mile' together.

相关单词

Collocations with While

  • while you were sleeping
  • while he was gone
  • while waiting for a bus

Synonyms for While

Opposites of While

Common mistakes with While

  • Using 'while' instead of 'although' in contrary contexts.
  • Confusing 'while' with 'during' — they are used differently.
  • Not using a comma before 'while' when starting a sentence.

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关于 While 的常见问题

While 是什么意思?

A word used to talk about something happening at the same time as something else.

While 的中文意思是什么?

A word used to talk about something happening at the same time as something else.

While 的定义是什么?

during the time that something is happening; at the same time as something else is happening

如何在句子中使用 While

We must have been burgled while we were asleep.

能再举一个 While 的例子吗?

Her parents died while she was still at school.

While 的近义词有哪些?

常见的替代说法包括 when。

While 的反义词是什么?

相反的意思包括 whereas, however。

哪些词和 While 搭配?

它常与 while you were sleeping, while he was gone, while waiting for a bus 搭配。

使用 While 时常见的错误有哪些?

Using 'while' instead of 'although' in contrary contexts. Confusing 'while' with 'during' — they are used differently. Not using a comma before 'while' when starting a sentence.

While 怎么发音?

US: /["/waɪl/"]/, UK: /["/waɪl/"]/。点击上方音频,听母语者的发音。

什么时候该用 While

Use 'while' to show that two things happen at the same time. It is more formal than 'when' and is best used in written or spoken contexts where you want to emphasize simultaneous actions.

While 是什么 CEFR 等级?

"While" 在 CEFR 量表上属于 A2 等级。