whilst
形容词和名词的不同含义:
- 形容词:同时的;尽管的
- 名词:一段时间
词语辨析:
whilst与while是同义词,都可以表示“尽管”的意思,但whilst在正式英语中使用较少。
词汇扩充:
- whilsts(名词复数):多个时间段
近义词:
- while
- although
- even though
- despite
反义词:
- during
- when
柯林斯词典解释:
whilst (conjunction)
You can use whilst instead of 'while' to introduce a subordinate clause in which you mention something that happens at the same time as the main clause of a sentence. Some people consider 'whilst' to be incorrect, and it is not commonly used in American English.
牛津词典解释:
whilst (conjunction)
During the same time; at the same time.
用法:
1. 在英式英语中,whilst比while更为正式,但在美式英语中很少使用。
2. whilst常用于书面语,比较正式的场合,口语中常用while代替。
3. whilst引导的从句可以表示时间上的同时关系,也可以表示让步关系。
相关例句:
- He went to the store whilst I stayed at home.(他去商店,而我待在家里。)
- Whilst I understand your concerns, I disagree with your decision.(尽管我理解你的担忧,但我不同意你的决定。)
- She managed to finish the project whilst dealing with other issues.(她在处理其他问题的同时,成功完成了这个项目。)
- Whilst the sun was shining, it was still quite cold outside.(虽然阳光灿烂,但外面还是相当冷。)
- He continued to work whilst his colleagues took a break.(他的同事休息时,他继续工作。)
- Whilst the rain poured down, they sought shelter under a tree.(他们在大雨倾盆的时候,躲到了一棵树下。)
- Whilst I appreciate your help, I prefer to do it myself.(尽管我感激你的帮助,但我更愿意自己来做。)
- He managed to stay calm whilst everyone else panicked.(在其他人惊慌失措的时候,他设法保持冷静。)
- Whilst I agree with some of your points, I disagree with the overall argument.(尽管我同意你的部分观点,但我不同意总体论点。)
- She worked hard whilst studying for her exams.(她在备考期间努力学习。)
- Whilst I was on vacation, my colleagues took care of my workload.(在我度假期间,我的同事们照顾了我的工作量。)
- He listened attentively whilst the professor gave the lecture.(教授讲课时,他专心听讲。)
- Whilst she was driving, she received an important phone call.(她开车时接到了一个重要电话。)
- They enjoyed a picnic whilst enjoying the beautiful weather.(他们在享受美好天气的同时,享受了一次野餐。)
- Whilst I appreciate your efforts, I don't think it will make a difference.(尽管我感激你的努力,但我认为这不会有什么改变。)
- He managed to finish the race whilst battling a leg injury.(在与腿部受伤作斗争的同时,他设法完成了比赛。)
- Whilst the movie was entertaining, the plot was quite predictable.(虽然这部电影很有趣,但情节非常可预见。)
- They decided to proceed whilst taking the necessary precautions.(他们决定在采取必要的预防措施的同时继续进行。)
- Whilst the food was delicious, the service was disappointing.(尽管食物很美味,但服务令人失望。)
- She managed to maintain her composure whilst facing a difficult situation.(在面对困难的情况下,她设法保持镇定。)
- Whilst I enjoy spending time with friends, I also value my alone time.(尽管我喜欢和朋友们一起度过时间,但我也珍惜独处的时间。)