| 单词 | meanwhile |
| 释义 | meanwhile (miːnhwaɪl ) 1. adverb B1+ Meanwhile means while a particular thing is happening. Bake the aubergines till soft. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy pan. Kate turned to beckon Peter across from the car, but Bill waved him back, meanwhile pushing Kate inside. 2. adverb B1+ Meanwhile means in the period of time between two events. You needn't worry; I'll be ready to greet them. Meanwhile I'm off to discuss the Fowlers' party with Felix. in the meanwhile phrase [PHRASE with cl] In the meanwhile means the same as meanwhile. I hope for the best in the long term but we will be severely tested in the meanwhile. 3. adverb You use meanwhile to introduce a different aspect of a particular situation, especially one that is completely opposite to the one previously mentioned. Almost four million households are in debt to their energy company. Meanwhile, suppliers' profits have doubled. Translations: Chinese: 同时 Japanese: その間に |
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