新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

whereas

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[CONJ]

    CONJ. 连词
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    You use whereas to introduce a comment that contrasts with what is said in the main clause.

    近义词

    while

    双语例句

    例:

    Benefits are linked to inflation, whereas they should be linked to the cost of living.

    救济金与通货膨胀相关联,而它们其实应该与生活开支挂钩。

    例:

    Whereas the population of working age increased by 1 million between 1981 and 1986, today it is barely growing.

    从1981年到1986年,适龄工作人口增加了100万,可是如今却几乎没有任何增长。

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