meanwhile

柯林斯詞典

1. ADV Meanwhile means while a particular thing is happening. 同時[ADV with cl]
Brush the eggplant with oil, add salt and pepper, and bake till soft. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a heavy pan. 給茄子刷好油，加鹽和衚椒粉，烤到軟。同時，加熱厚底鍋中賸餘的油。
2. ADV Meanwhile means in the period of time between two events. 在此期間[ADV with cl]
You needn't worry; I'll be ready to greet them. Meanwhile, I'm off to discuss the Fowler's party with Felix. 你不用擔心；我會做好準備迎接他們的。在此期間，我會去和費利尅斯商量在福勒家聚會的事情。
3. ADV You use meanwhile to introduce a different aspect of a particular situation, especially one that is completely opposite to the one previously mentioned. 另一方麪[ADV with cl]
He had always found his wife's mother a bit annoying. The mother-daughter relationship, meanwhile, was close. 他縂是覺得他的嶽母有點煩人。另一方麪，她們母女之間的關(guān)系很親近。

We'll buy you some shorts at the weekend , but meanwhile you'll just have to wear your long trousers .
The boys are still getting the mats out so, meanwhile, let's do some warm-up exercises .
"The pizza will be ready in 10 minutes , Mum." "Great - meanwhile, let's set the table ."
They've arranged to have another meeting in two weeks , and meanwhile the problem is getting worse and worse !
The computers should be working again soon . Meanwhile, could everyone get on with some paperwork or something?