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Time Period I ˈmiːnwaɪl Cl Adv 副词 Means

The word "meanwhile" means during the time that another thing is happening, or in the period of time between two events. It can also be used to compare two different aspects of a situation.

The word "meanwhile" means during the time that another thing is happening, or in the period of time between two events. It can also be used to compare two different aspects of a situation.

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/mi͟ːn(h)waɪl/
1
[ADV 副词]同时;与此同时 Meanwhile means while a particular thing is happening.
  [ADV with cl]
  • 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。

2
[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。”

3
[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 ; NAmE ˈmiːnwaɪl /
adverb
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noun
adverb 1 ( also informal mean·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 ( also informal mean·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。 noun IDIOMS for 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 ˈmeanwhile in 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 ; NAmE ˈmiːnwaɪl /
LDC
meanwhilemean‧while /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ ●●● W2 adverb [sentence adverb]
Examples
Thesaurus
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.
WDF

meanwhile

[ˈmi:nwaɪl]

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其间(62%),同时(38%)
adv.同时,其间
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