While
01
一会儿, 间隔
a span of time
语法信息
有生性状态
抽象
形态构成
简单词
可数
复数形式
whiles
例子
He studied for a while before taking a short break to rest his eyes.
他在短暂休息以放松眼睛之前一会儿学习了。
while
01
尽管, 虽然
despite the fact that; even though
例子
While the weather was unfavorable, they went ahead with the outdoor event.
尽管天气不利，他们还是继续进行了户外活动。
02
而, 尽管
used to indicate contrast
例子
He is very outgoing and sociable, while his wife is more reserved and introverted.
该国北部经历寒冷的冬天，而南部全年气候温和。
03
当...的时候, 在...期间
used to indicate a period of time during which an action takes place or a state of affairs exists, often denoting simultaneous or concurrent events
例子
He listened to music while I did my homework.
他听音乐的时候我在做作业。
