[ADV 副词]同时;与此同时Meanwhile means while a particular thing is happening.
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Brush the aubergines with oil, add salt and pepper, and bake till soft. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a heavy pan...
把油涂在茄子上,加盐和胡椒烤至松软。与此同时,在厚锅中加热剩余的油。
Kate turned to beckon Peter across from the car, but Bill waved him back, meanwhile pushing Kate inside.
凯特转身示意汽车对面的彼得过来,可是比尔却挥手示意他回去,同时把凯特推进车内。
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[ADV 副词]在此期间;其间Meanwhile means in the period of time between two events.
[ADV with cl]
[PHR 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.
你不必担心,我会招呼他们的。其间,我还要去跟费利克斯商量一下福勒举办聚会的事。
In the meanwhile means the same as meanwhile .in the meanwhile 同 meanwhile
'I can very easily explain my dealings with them.' — 'I am sure you can, sir. But in the meanwhile I must ask you to come with me.'
“我跟他们之间的交往很好解释。”——“这我相信,先生。不过,我还得请您跟我走一趟。”
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[ADV 副词](引出某一情形的另一方面,尤指与前面提到的完全相反时)与之相比,然而 You use meanwhile to introduce a different aspect of a particular situation, especially one that is completely opposite to the one previously mentioned.
[ADV with cl]
He had always found his wife's mother a bit annoying. The mother-daughter relationship, meanwhile, was close.
他总是觉得丈母娘有点烦人,然而她们母女之间的关系却非常亲密。
Oxford
mean·while★/ˈmiːnwaɪl; NAmEˈmiːnwaɪl/
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adverb★1★(alsoinformalmean·time)while sth else is happening 同时;与此同时◆Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own.鲍勃独自在他的游艇上待了十五个月。在这段时间,安一个人照顾孩子。2★(alsoinformalmean·time)in the period of time between two times or two events 其间◆The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible.医生下周还会给你看病。在此期间,你一定要尽可能多休息。3★used to compare two aspects of a situation (比较两方面)对比之下◆Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects.压力可能严重损害你的健康,锻炼则可以减轻这些损害。nounIDIOMSfor the ˈmeanwhile( BrE) for a short period of time but not permanently 一会儿;暂时◆We need some new curtains, but these will do for the meanwhile.我们需要一些新的窗帘,但这些暂时还可以用。in the ˈmeanwhilein the period of time between two times or two events 在此期间;与此同时◆I hope to go to medical school eventually. In the meanwhile, I am going to study chemistry.我希望最终能上医学院。这期间我打算学化学。mean·while/ˈmiːnwaɪl; NAmEˈmiːnwaɪl/
1while something else is happening: Cook the sauce over a medium heat until it thickens. Meanwhile start boiling the water for the pasta.► see thesaurus at
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2 (also in the meanwhile) in the period of time between two events: The flight will be announced soon. Meanwhile, please remain seated. I knew I wouldn’t get my exam results for several weeks, and I wasn’t sure what to do in the meanwhile.3used to compare two things, especially if they are completely different and are happening at the same time: The incomes of male professionals went up by almost 80%. Meanwhile, part-time women workers saw their earnings fall.
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