whilst

/waɪlst/ conj.
标准词条 CET-6IELTS
一句话记住

当……的时候；与……同时；然而；虽然；尽管

释义与例句

conj. 当……的时候；与……同时
during the time that something is happening; while
  1. Please wait here whilst your documents are being checked.
    在您的证件接受检查期间，请在这里等候。
  2. She listened to a podcast whilst walking to work.
    她步行上班时听了一档播客。
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  1. The device remains cool whilst it is operating.
    这台设备运行时保持低温。
conj. 然而；虽然；尽管
used to contrast two facts or ideas, or to admit one fact before making a different point; whereas or although
  1. Some people work best in silence, whilst others prefer background music.
    有些人在安静时工作效率最高，而另一些人更喜欢有背景音乐。
  2. Whilst the course is demanding, it offers excellent career prospects.
    虽然这门课程要求很高，但它能带来很好的职业前景。
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  1. Whilst I accept that mistakes were made, I do not agree that the project was mismanaged.
    尽管我承认有人犯了错误，但我不同意这个项目管理不善的说法。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 whilst 主要用于英式正式书面语，日常交流中用 while 更自然。

词族与关联词

同义词
  • while 当……时；然而；虽然
    whilst 与 while 含义基本相同，但 whilst 主要用于英式英语，语体较正式或略带文学色彩；日常口语和美式英语中 while 更自然、更常见。
    You can make the tea while I set the table. 我摆餐具时你可以泡茶。
常见搭配
  • whilst waiting 在等待期间
    Passengers were offered refreshments whilst waiting for their flight. 乘客在候机期间获得了茶点。
  • whilst studying 在学习期间
    He worked part-time whilst studying at university. 他在大学期间兼职工作。
  • whilst others 而另一些人……
    Some guests preferred the beach, whilst others explored the town. 一些客人更喜欢海滩，而另一些则去游览城镇。