meanwhile

柯林斯词典

1. ADV Meanwhile means while a particular thing is happening. 同时[ADV with cl]
Brush the eggplant with oil, add salt and pepper, and bake till soft. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a heavy pan. 给茄子刷好油，加盐和胡椒粉，烤到软。同时，加热厚底锅中剩余的油。
2. ADV Meanwhile means in the period of time between two events. 在此期间[ADV 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. 你不用担心；我会做好准备迎接他们的。在此期间，我会去和费利克斯商量在福勒家聚会的事情。
3. ADV You use meanwhile to introduce a different aspect of a particular situation, especially one that is completely opposite to the one previously mentioned. 另一方面[ADV with cl]
He had always found his wife's mother a bit annoying. The mother-daughter relationship, meanwhile, was close. 他总是觉得他的岳母有点烦人。另一方面，她们母女之间的关系很亲近。

We'll buy you some shorts at the weekend , but meanwhile you'll just have to wear your long trousers .
The boys are still getting the mats out so, meanwhile, let's do some warm-up exercises .
"The pizza will be ready in 10 minutes , Mum." "Great - meanwhile, let's set the table ."
They've arranged to have another meeting in two weeks , and meanwhile the problem is getting worse and worse !
The computers should be working again soon . Meanwhile, could everyone get on with some paperwork or something?