while away

释义

1. while sth away

   逍遥自在地度过，消磨（时间）

   to spend time in a pleasant lazy way

   We whiled away the time reading and playing cards.我们靠看书和玩纸牌消磨时间。

电影里这样说 · 36 部

• She needs looking after while I'm away.Michael Collins1996
• While she's away taking care of her grandmother...The Peanuts Movie2015
• He's gonna stay with you while I'm away.The Pacifier2005
• Will you watch it while we're away? I will if they let me.Downton Abbey: A New Era2022
• Oh, and someone will need to feed Fang while I'm away.Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2002
• We'll clean up the mess while you're away!WALL·E2008
• I'm staying here for a few weeks while she's away.The Holiday2006
• All my friends, they're all making a difference while we just while away our days producing nothing.The Imitation Game2014

在完整场景里学

• 唐顿庄园22022
  • 继承南法别墅转赠曾外孙女：who are we to argue（我们凭什么反对）
  • 电影公司想借庄园：take a dim view（不看好）
  • 好莱坞剧组进驻庄园：wouldn't hear of it（坚决不答应）

同一词条的短语

• while you're at it
• once in a while
• worth while