whereas
conj
1 (esp law 尤用於法律) taking into consideration the fact that 考虑到...; 鉴於.
2 (fml 文) but in contrast; while 然而; 而
He earns 8000 a year whereas she gets at least 20000. 他一年挣8000英镑而她至少可获20000英镑.
I hope we can make a decision today. I believe prices might go up next week.
我希望今天就决定下来。我相信下周价格会上涨。
You were very kind. You brought out all your jewellery and you told me I could take anything I wanted. There were so many beautiful things that it was hard to choose. And then I saw a lovely diamond necklace with a big blue stone in the centre.