awhile
adv. 暫時,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.
他有一段時間在辛辛那提當藥劑師。
1. for a short time;
It takes awhile for this old boat to get up steam.
這條古老的船花了點時間慢慢加速.
Do you mind if Iuse your computer awhile?
你是不是介意我用一會兒你的電腦?
GOD's hand took mine and we were silent for awhile.
上帝牽著我的手,一時間,我們沉默無語.
Run, and you'll live at least awhile.
要是逃跑,至少還能活.
Curling up our bodies, we rest awhile, waiting to attack at dawn.
我們都蜷著身子在這兒小憩, 等著到黎明時再去衝鋒.