meanwhile /ˈmiːnˌwaɪl/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADV Meanwhile means while a particular thing is happening. 同时 [ADV with cl]

  例：

  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]

  例：

  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]

  例：

  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。