A detective story helps to while away the time.

侦探小说有助于打发时间。

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To while away the time, I looked for a book, for I dared not let myself think.

在等待的时候，我找了一本书看，因为我不敢多想。

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In sum, the teahouse was an important institution of their business, or simply to while away the time.

总之，这是当日非常重要的地方，有事无事都可以来坐半天。

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The welcoming atmosphere--you're encouraged to sit and while away your time--has enabled Starbucks to also sell an ever-tempting array of expensive, high-calorie pastries.

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International residents who only drop in from time to time expect the concierge to run their households while they're away, mastering the finest of details.

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While Democrats and Republicans fritter away the time politically posturing and holding tight to their party lines, the U.S. comes closer to losing its coveted Triple-A credit rating.

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