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Meantime Phrase Means Period Time 英[ˈmi:Ntaɪm 美[ˈminˌtaɪm N.其时,其间;Adv.同时,其间

单词 meantime
音标
英[ˈmi:ntaɪm] 美[ˈminˌtaɪm]
解释
n.其时,其间;adv.同时,其间;
例句

PHRASE
在此期间;其间
In the meantime or meantime means in the period of time between two events.
例:Eventually your child will leave home to lead her own life as a fully independent adult, but in the meantime she relies on your support...你的孩子最终将长大成人,完全独立,离开家过自己的生活,不过在此期间她会靠你帮助。
例:It now hopes to hold elections in February. Meantime, the state will continue to be run from Delhi.现在有望在2月进行选举。在此期间,该邦继续由德里政府管理。

PHRASE
目前;眼下;暂时
For the meantime means for a period of time from now until something else happens.
例:The Prime Minister has, for the meantime, seen off the challenge of the opposition...首相目前已经经受住了反对派的挑战。
例:For the meantime, the opinion polls have to be taken on trust.眼下必须相信民意调查。
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