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meanwhile

KK [ˋminˏwaɪl] /ˈminˌwaɪl/

副词

  1. 1

    同时、在此同时

    She was preparing dinner; meanwhile, the children set the table.

    她在准备晚餐,同时孩子们在摆餐具。

  2. 2

    在此期间、这段时间里

    The new office opens in June; meanwhile, we work from home.

    新办公室六月才启用,在此期间我们都在家工作。

  3. 3

    另一方面、相较之下

    Wages have stayed flat; meanwhile, rents keep climbing.

    薪水一直没涨,另一方面房租却不断上升。

名词

  1. 1

    其间、这段期间多用于 in the meanwhile

    The report comes out next week; in the meanwhile, stay calm.

    报告下周才会出来,在这段期间请保持冷静。

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