Some people like coffee, whereas others like tea. 有人喜欢咖啡,然而也有人喜欢茶。
His children are well bred, whereas those of his sister's are naughty. 他的孩子很有教养,但他姐姐的孩子却调皮得很。
Whereas we want a flat, they would rather live in a house. 我们想住公寓房,而他们却想住一所房子。
Whereas the peoples of the colonies have been grieved and burdened with taxes... 鉴于各殖民地民众备受重税负担之苦....
常见句型
用作连词 (conj.)
Some praise him, whereas others condemn him. 有些人赞扬他,而有些人谴责他。
Whereas the amendment is enthusiastically supported by a large majority in the Senate, its fate is doubtful in the House. 尽管此修正案在参议院得到了多数议员的热情支持,但在众议院其命运很难确定。
经典引文
Individual responsibility is mentioned..four times whereas legislation is mentioned only once.