whilst
gb/wˈaɪlst/ us/wˈaɪlst/
B1
英语
miközben, amíg, mialatt, míg, viszont, bár, noha
B1
FORMAL
1
用法模式：
whilst [clause] / whilst [verb-ing]
I listened to the news whilst I made breakfast.
Hallgattam a híreket, miközben reggelit készítettem.
Please stay seated whilst the train is moving.
Kérjük, maradjanak ülve, amíg a vonat mozgásban van.
She checked her emails whilst waiting for the meeting to start.
学习者例句
I read a book whilst I eat.
Könyvet olvasok, miközben eszem.
He slept whilst I studied.
Ő aludt, miközben én tanultam.
常见错误：
In American English, while is much more common than whilst. Avoid using whilst in very casual speech if you want a neutral style.
含义
during the time that
搭配
whilst doing something
|whilst waiting
|whilst working
|whilst studying
|whilst travelling
|whilst eating
|whilst talking
|whilst driving
|whilst I was
|whilst you were
近义词
while (More common and more neutral in modern English (especially in the US).)
主题
time
|daily_life
释义
at the same time as something else
Used to say that one action or situation happens at the same time as another.
B2
FORMAL
2
用法模式：
[clause], whilst [clause]
The city centre is busy, whilst the suburbs are usually quiet.
A belváros forgalmas, míg a külvárosok általában csendesek.
Some customers want speed, whilst others care more about price.
Egyes ügyfeleknek a gyorsaság fontos, míg másoknak inkább az ár számít.
He prefers working alone, whilst his sister likes teamwork.
学习者例句
I like tea, whilst my brother likes coffee.
Én a teát szeretem, míg a bátyám a kávét.
常见错误：
Don’t use this sense if you only mean time. If it means contrast, it is close to whereas, not during.
含义
contrasting two situations
搭配
whilst others
|whilst the rest
|whilst some people
|whilst many
|whilst in
|whilst those
|whilst he
|whilst she
|whilst we
|whilst they
近义词
whereas (More explicit contrast; common in formal writing.)
|
while (Often used the same way, but less formal than whilst.)
主题
comparison
|writing
释义
used to show a contrast between two things
Used to contrast two different facts, situations, or groups; whereas.
C1
FORMAL
3
用法模式：
whilst [clause], [clause]
Whilst I understand your point, I still think it’s risky.
Bár értem az álláspontodat, továbbra is úgy gondolom, hogy ez kockázatos.
Whilst the plan is ambitious, it isn’t impossible.
Bár a terv ambiciózus, nem lehetetlen.
Whilst she’s not a specialist, she has plenty of experience.
学习者例句
Whilst it is hard, I will try.
Bár nehéz, meg fogom próbálni.
常见错误：
This is more formal than although. Make sure the meaning is ‘even though’, not ‘at the same time’.
含义
although; despite that
搭配
whilst I agree
|whilst it is true
|whilst this may be
|whilst understandable
|whilst important
|whilst still
|whilst not
|whilst there is
|whilst we recognise
|whilst acknowledging
近义词
although (More common and natural in everyday speech.)
|
even though (Stronger and more conversational than whilst.)
主题
opinions
|writing
释义
used like although to add a contrast
Used to introduce a fact or opinion that makes the main statement seem surprising; although.
语法
词典原形
whilst
IPA
GB/wˈaɪlst/
US/wˈaɪlst/
音节与重音
whilst （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (whilst)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: whilst
- Plural: whilsts
相关表达
whilst you're at it
1/wˈaɪlst jˈʊɹ ˈæt ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
also do this extra thing
please do this too
例句
- Could you post this letter, and whilst you’re at it, pick up some milk?
- If you’re going to the kitchen, whilst you’re at it, can you bring me a glass of water?
- Take the bins out, and whilst you’re at it, wipe down the counter.
学习者例句
- Whilst you’re at it, please close the window.