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meanwhile

UK //ˈmiːnwaɪl//US //ˈmiːnwaɪl//

词源

源自中古英语 'meane while',由 'mean'(中间的)和 'while'(时间)组合而成,最初表示“在中间的时间”。

adverb

❶ 表示在某个事件发生的同时,另一件事也在进行,通常用于描述两件同时发生的事情。

“She was cooking dinner; meanwhile, her husband was setting the table.”

(她在做晚餐;与此同时,她的丈夫在摆餐具。)

“The team was preparing for the match; meanwhile, the coach was analyzing the opponent's strategy.”

(球队在准备比赛;与此同时,教练在分析对手的策略。)

同义词:meantime, at the same time, simultaneously

noun

❶ 指两件事情之间的时间间隔,通常用于强调这段时间内发生的事情。

“In the meanwhile, we can relax and enjoy some coffee.”

(在此期间,我们可以放松一下,喝点咖啡。)

“The project will start next month; in the meanwhile, we need to finalize the details.”

(项目下个月开始;在此期间,我们需要敲定细节。)

同义词:interim, interval, interlude

常见短语

in the meanwhile — 表示在某件事发生之前或两件事之间的时间段内,通常用于描述这段时间内的活动或状态。

“The meeting starts at 3 PM; in the meanwhile, you can review the documents.”

(会议下午3点开始;在此期间,你可以看一下文件。)