meantime
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/ˈmiːntaɪm/
🇬🇧
/ˈmiːntaɪm/
The time between two events.
The cake will bake for 30 minutes; in the meantime, you can prepare the frosting.
蛋糕要烤30分钟;在此期间,你可以准备糖霜。
While something else is happening.
She is finishing her work; meantime, I will set the table.
她正在完成工作;与此同时,我会摆桌子。