這三個詞都可以用作連詞,表時間關(guān)系,常常可以互換,但又有區(qū)別: 1. while“當(dāng)(在)……的時候”表主句的動作或事情發(fā)生在從句中的動作或事情的進展過程之中;簡單地說,就是同時發(fā)生!while從句里謂語動詞必須是延續(xù)性動詞,不能是短暫性動詞。從句常為進行時態(tài)。 He slept while/when I cooked supper. 我燒晚飯時,他睡覺。 You can do the dishes while/when she cooks dinner. 她燒飯時你可以洗洗碗。 While/When she was in Australia, she met a rich businessman and fell in love with him. 在澳大利亞時,她遇到了個富商并墜入愛河。 Please don't talk so loud while others are working. 別人在工作的時候,請勿大聲講話。 注:(從句是進行時,多用while,也有人用when) Cathy broke her arm while she was playing in the garden. 凱茜在花園里玩的時候摔傷了胳膊。 While they were having a nap, somebody broke into the house. 他們在午睡時,有人闖進他們家。 While he was watching TV, I was working. 他看電視的時候,我在工作。 注:(主句從句都是進行時,一般只用while,不用when,尤其是考試時?。。。?/strong> 2. when“當(dāng)(在)……的時候”主句和從句的動作或事情可以同時發(fā)生,也可以先后發(fā)生。when從句里謂語動詞必可以是延續(xù)性動詞,也可以是短暫性動詞。 I was having a bath when the telephone rang.電話鈴響的時候我正在洗澡。 She was waiting for a bus when the accident occurred. 車禍發(fā)生時她在等公交車。 I always wear gloves when I wash clothes. 我總是戴著手套洗衣服。 She always takes her cellphone when she goes out. 她出門總帶著手機。 |
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