meanwhile
🇺🇸
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/
🇬🇧
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time as something else
I'll cook dinner. Meanwhile, you can set the table.
我来做晚饭。与此同时,你可以摆桌子。
in the time between two events
I'll call you tomorrow. Meanwhile, check your email for updates.
我明天给你打电话。在此期间,查看你的邮件获取更新。
used to show contrast between two things
The weather was cold. Meanwhile, we stayed warm inside.
天气很冷。与此同时,我们在室内保持温暖。