When和while的区别包括从句中用法区别、从句时态的区别、具体含义的区别。其中,while引导的从句只能用延续性动词,而when引导的从句可以用延续性动词也可以用非延续性动词;when引导的从句动作和主句动作可以同时发生或在之后发生,while只能同时发生或存在;when是既指时间点,也可指一段时间,while是during the time that,只指一段时间。
The effects of global warming,while not immediate,are potentially catastrophic.
全球气温上升的后果虽然并非即时发生,但可能潜伏着大灾难。
While her observations may be true about some men,they could hardly apply to the entire gender.
虽然她的评论就某些男人而言可能是正确的,但绝不适用于所有男性。
It will take a while for the drug to work out of your system.
这药得需要一段时间才能排出你的体外。
I'll be back in a little while.
我一会儿就回来。
You'll water the plants while I'm away,won't you?
我外出的时候请你给花草浇浇水,行不行?
当我饿的时候,我会吃一个苹果。- When I'm hungry, I eat an apple.
当我看到猫的时候,我总是想抱抱它。- When I see a cat, I always want to cuddle it.
当我失望的时候,我喜欢听音乐来安慰自己。- When I'm disappointed, I like to listen to music to comfort myself.
当我打开冰箱的时候,我发现没有巧克力了。- When I opened the fridge, I found out there was no chocolate left.
当我考试不及格时,我感到很难过。- When I fail an exam, I feel very upset.
当我在公园散步时,我喜欢欣赏美丽的花草。- When I take a walk in the park, I enjoy admiring the beautiful flowers and plants.
当我旅行时,我喜欢品尝当地的美食。- When I travel, I like to taste the local cuisine.
当我去超市时,我总是会买一些水果和蔬菜。- When I go to the supermarket, I always buy some fruits and vegetables.
当我在沙滩上度假时,我喜欢晒太阳和游泳。- When I'm on vacation at the beach, I enjoy sunbathing and swimming.
当我看到那个笑话时,我忍不住笑了出来。- When I saw that joke, I couldn't help but laugh.