1. used to contrast one fact or situation with another
用於對比一個事實或情況與另一個
He prefers tea, whereas I like coffee.
他喜歡茶,而我則喜歡咖啡。
The north is cold and wet, whereas the south is warm and dry.
北部寒冷潮濕,而南部則溫暖乾燥。
用於對比或引述正式文件中的事實。
對比差異
EN: He prefers tea, whereas I like coffee.
翻譯: 他喜歡茶,而我則喜歡咖啡。
引述事實(正式/法律)
EN: Whereas the parties have agreed to the following terms...
翻譯: 鑑於雙方已同意以下條款...
小提醒:注意:在正式或法律文件中,'whereas' 常譯為「鑑於」,用於引述背景事實,而非表示對比。
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1. used to contrast one fact or situation with another
用於對比一個事實或情況與另一個
He prefers tea, whereas I like coffee.
他喜歡茶,而我則喜歡咖啡。
The north is cold and wet, whereas the south is warm and dry.
北部寒冷潮濕,而南部則溫暖乾燥。
2. used at the beginning of an official document to mean 'because of the fact that'
用於正式文件開頭,表示『鑒於』
Whereas the parties have agreed to settle the dispute...
鑒於雙方已同意解決爭議...
Whereas it is necessary to promote public safety, the following law is enacted.
鑒於有必要促進公共安全,特制定以下法律。
3. used to show a difference in amount, degree, or behavior
用於表示數量、程度或行為上的差異
Sales increased by 10% this year, whereas last year they fell by 5%.
今年銷售額增長了10%,而去年則下降了5%。
She is very outgoing, whereas her brother is quite shy.
她非常外向,而她的兄弟則相當害羞。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| whereas + clause | 然而,但是(用於對比兩個不同的事實或情況) | He prefers tea, whereas I prefer coffee. (他喜歡茶,然而我喜歡咖啡。) |
| whereas + clause, main clause | 鑑於…(用於正式文件或法律條文中,陳述背景事實) | Whereas the parties have agreed to the terms, the contract is hereby signed. (鑑於雙方已同意條款,本合同特此簽署。) |
EN:He prefers quiet evenings at home, while his brother enjoys loud parties.
翻譯:他喜歡安靜的居家夜晚,而他兄弟則喜歡喧鬧的派對。
EN:The company's profits increased last quarter, whereas its market share declined slightly.
翻譯:公司上季利潤有所增長,然而其市場佔有率卻微幅下滑。
EN:The company's profits increased last quarter, while its market share declined slightly.
翻譯:公司上季利潤有所增長,同時其市場佔有率微幅下滑。
在需要明確強調對立或差異的正式語境中,建議使用 whereas;在一般性或同時並存的對比中,使用 while 即可。
whereas vs while
「whereas」通常用於正式書面語中,強調對比或相反的事實;「while」則較為通用,可用於口語和書面語,除了表示對比,也可表示「在…期間」。
whereas vs although
「whereas」用於並列對比兩個不同的事實;「although」則用於引導讓步狀語從句,表示「雖然…但是…」的轉折關係。
whereas vs however
「whereas」是從屬連詞,引導一個對比狀語從句;「however」是轉折副詞,通常用於句首或句中,連接兩個獨立的句子。
在口語中,有時會用 "whereas" 來引述或提及一個對比的情況,尤其是在回應或解釋時。 EN: A: I thought you liked coffee. B: Well, whereas I used to drink it daily, I've switched to tea now. 翻譯: A: 我以為你喜歡咖啡。 B: 嗯,雖然我以前每天都喝,但我現在改喝茶了。
EN:So you're saying that, whereas last year we had a surplus, this year we're in deficit?
翻譯:所以你的意思是,雖然去年我們有盈餘,但今年我們出現赤字了?
在對話中,可以用 "whereas" 來強調對比,使自己的立場或觀察更突出。 EN: I find his approach too theoretical, whereas hers is much more practical. 翻譯: 我覺得他的方法太理論化,而她的方法則實際得多。
EN:For me, summer is relaxing, whereas winter always feels rushed.
翻譯:對我來說,夏天很悠閒,而冬天總是感覺很匆忙。
說話者偶爾會用 "whereas" 作為一個思考的停頓點,用來組織思緒並引出對比的觀點。 EN: The first proposal is cost-effective... whereas... the second one offers long-term benefits. 翻譯: 第一個方案成本效益高……而……第二個方案能帶來長期效益。
EN:I enjoy the city's energy, whereas... I do miss the quiet of the countryside sometimes.
翻譯:我喜歡城市的活力,而……我有時確實會懷念鄉村的寧靜。
請注意:在正式寫作(如學術論文、法律文件或商業報告)中,"whereas" 通常用於結構嚴謹的對比或法律條款的引言,其用法比口語中更精確和格式化。口語中較隨意或填充式的用法應避免在正式寫作中出現。
whereas
whereas [clause 1], [clause 2]
用於對比兩個不同的事實或情況,表示「然而」、「但是」
whereas
Whereas [statement of fact], ...
(法律、正式文件用語)鑒於,基於以下事實
whereas
[clause 1], whereas [clause 2]
用於比較或指出差異,表示「而」、「反之」
whereas
Whereas it is true that..., ...
(正式引言)雖然...是事實,但...
whereas
whereas [concession], [main point]
用於讓步後提出主要論點,表示「儘管...」
×I like coffee, whereas my brother.
✓I like coffee, whereas my brother prefers tea.
「whereas」必須連接兩個完整、對比的子句。錯誤例句中第二個子句不完整,缺少動詞和受詞。
×Whereas it was raining, we stayed indoors.
✓Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.
「whereas」用於對比兩個事實,不用於表示因果關係。錯誤例句想表達的是原因,應使用「because」、「since」或「as」。
×He is tall whereas his friend is short. But they get along well.
✓He is tall, whereas his friend is short, but they get along well.
當「whereas」引導的對比子句後,想再添加另一個對比或轉折時,應使用逗號和「but」、「however」等連接詞,而不是直接開始新句子,以避免連續句錯誤。
×My phone is new, whereas your phone is old.
✓My phone is new, whereas yours is old.
在對比句中,為避免重複,應使用所有格代名詞(如yours, his, mine)或「that/those of」來指代前面已提過的名詞,使句子更簡潔地道。
×Whereas the plan was good, the execution was poor.
✓The plan was good, whereas the execution was poor.
雖然「whereas」可以放在句首,但在一般寫作和口語中,更常見的用法是將主要陳述放在前面,對比部分放在「whereas」之後。將「whereas」置於句首有時會顯得不自然或過於正式。