English: When I was watering the garden, it began to rain.

Chinese: 我在给花园浇水的时候，开始下雨了。


English: I was having breakfast when the telephone rang.

Chinese: 我在吃早餐的时候，电话响了。


English: While we were having a party, the lights went out.

Chinese: 我们在开派对的时候停电了。


English: George was reading while his wife was listening to the radio.

Chinese: 乔治在看书的时候，他的妻子在听收音机。


English: As I was getting on the bus, I slipped and hurt my foot.

Chinese: 我上公交车的时候滑了一下，伤了脚。


English: Someone knocked at the door just as I was getting into the bath.

Chinese: 就在我正要洗澡的时候，有人敲门了。


English: The plane was late and detectives were waiting at the airport all morning.

Chinese: 飞机晚点，侦探们整个上午都在机场等着。