whereas

뜻

• conj. ~에 반하여, ~이므로

영영 풀이

• adv. At which place; where.
• conj. Considering that; it being the case that; since; --
• used to introduce a preamble which is the basis of declarations,
• affirmations, commands, requests, or like, that follow.
• conj. When in fact; while on the contrary; the case being in
• truth that; although; -- implying opposition to something that
• precedes; or implying recognition of facts, sometimes followed by a
• different statement, and sometimes by inferences or something
• consequent.

예문

1. conj. ~에 반하여, ~이므로

   My brother loves watching sports on TV, whereas I prefer reading books in my free time.

   남동생은 TV로 스포츠 경기 보는 것을 좋아하는 반면에, 저는 여가 시간에 책 읽는 것을 더 좋아해요.