meanwhile
/ˈmiːnhwaɪl/adverb
(亦作in the meanwhile)
1- in the intervening period of time其间, 同时：
meanwhile, I will give you a prescription for some pills.
同时我也会给你开一些药丸。
1.1
- at the same time与此同时：
steam for a further five minutes; meanwhile, make a white sauce.
继续蒸5分钟; 与此同时, 做一点白汁沙司。
1.2
- on the other hand另一方面：
he has said little, meanwhile, about how he plans to live his life.
另一方面, 关于如何生活的打算他几乎什么也没说。
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