whereas

英 [ˌweərˈæz]

美 [ˌwerˈæz]

conj.  (用以比较或对比两个事实)然而，但是，尽管; (用于正式文件中句子的开头)鉴于
n.  “鉴于…”：正式文件的介绍性陈述; 开场白; 条件性陈述

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.3 / BNC.1524 / COCA.2731

牛津词典

conj.

• （用以比较或对比两个事实）然而，但是，尽管
  used to compare or contrast two facts
  1. 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。
• （用于正式文件中句子的开头）鉴于
  used at the beginning of a sentence in an official document to mean ‘because of the fact that…’

柯林斯词典

• CONJ-SUBORD (表示对比)但是，然而
  You usewhereasto introduce a comment which contrasts with what is said in the main clause.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。

双语例句

• Non-discounting methods ignore the time value of money, whereas discounting methods explicitly consider it.
  非折现的方法未考虑货币时间价值，而折现方法明确考虑了这一点。
• Whereas hugging shows closeness, shaking hands means there is a little more formality in the relationship.
  拥抱表示亲密，而握手意味着两人关系中更多了一些拘谨与礼节。
• The gal went out to the working society, whereas the guy was overseas, continuing his studies.
  女孩进入社会工作了，而男孩去了国外继续学业。
• Retailers have a potentially high interest in the infrastructure whereas suppliers might not be as convinced.
  零售商对于这种基础建设可能比较有兴趣，供应商却未必对它信服。
• You eat a massive plate of food for lunch, whereas I have just a sandwich.
  你中午吃了一大盘食物，而我只吃了个三明治。
• 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。
• And whereas the Arctic has been exploited economically for centuries, trade has never really touched antarctic.
  多少世纪以来，一直在北极进行经济开发，但是，贸易却从未真正涉及过南极。
• 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。
• I hate, whereas you merely dislike, him.
  你不过不喜欢他，我却恨他。
• Harassment is illegal, whereas I have a subpoena.
  折磨是违法的，尽管我有传票。