English Dictionary

whilst

IPA（発音記号）

/waɪlst/

接続詞

イギリス英語

During the whole, or until the end, of the time that; as long as, at the same time. / Within, or before the end, of the time that. / Although; in contrast; whereas. / Besides; in addition.

日本語の意味

〜の期間中、〜している間 / 〜の間に、〜するまでの時間内に / 対比を示して：しかし、一方で、対して / 付加的に、またはさらに

She read the letter whilst the rain tapped at the window.

雨が窓を叩いている間、彼女は手紙を読んでいた。

意味（1）

During the whole, or until the end, of the time that; as long as, at the same time.

Drivers must switch off engines whilst on stand. ― instruction on a bus stand sign

意味（2）

Within, or before the end, of the time that.

[P]ray, step down to the cellar and fetch us a bottle of the Burgundy, 1678—it is the fourth bin from the right-hand turn—And I say, Craigie—you may fetch up half-a-dozen whilst you are about it—Egad, we'll make a night on't.

意味（3）

Although; in contrast; whereas.

His company must do his minions grace, / Whil'ſt I at home ſtarue for a merrie looke: / Hath homelie age th'alluring beauty tooke / From my poore cheeke?

意味（4）

Besides; in addition.

Modern engine sheds of advanced design have also been built at Radyr, Abercynon, and elsewhere, whilst other depots have been remodelled and re-equipped.

意味（5）

Only if; provided that; as long as.