1.(用以比较或对比两个事实)但是,然而,尽管;Some praise him, whereas others condemn him.有些人赞扬他, 而有些人谴责他。2.(用于正式文件中句子的开头)鉴于(法律用语)。
Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not.
有一些研究结果令人满意,然而其他的则不然。
Pensions are linked to inflation, whereas they should be linked to the cost of living
养老金与通货膨胀挂钩,然而它们其实应该和生活费用挂钩。
She has authentic charm whereas most people simply have nice manners
她散发出真正的魅力,而大多数人只是举止优雅。
Whereas West Germans drink wine, their Eastern cousins prefer Schnapps
西德人喝葡萄酒,而他们东德的兄弟姐妹则喜欢喝杜松子酒。
Whereas the population of working age increased by 1 million between 1981 and 1986, today it is barely growing.
1981年到1986年间适龄工作人口增长了100万,而现如今该人口数却几乎没有增长。