awhile
adv. 暂时,片刻
Awhile means for a short time. It is more commonly spelled 'a while', which is considered more correct, especially in British English.
He worked awhile as a pharmacist in Cincinnati.
他有一段时间在辛辛那提当药剂师。
1. for a short time;
It takes awhile for this old boat to get up steam.
这条古老的船花了点时间慢慢加速.
Do you mind if Iuse your computer awhile?
你是不是介意我用一会儿你的电脑?
GOD's hand took mine and we were silent for awhile.
上帝牵着我的手,一时间,我们沉默无语.
Run, and you'll live at least awhile.
要是逃跑,至少还能活.
Curling up our bodies, we rest awhile, waiting to attack at dawn.
我们都蜷着身子在这儿小憩, 等着到黎明时再去冲锋.