meanwhile
adverb uk/ˈmiːn.waɪl/ us/ˈmiːn.waɪl/
B1 在此期间;（与此）同时
until something expected happens, or while something else is happening
Carl's starting college in September. Meanwhile, he's travelling around Europe. 卡尔9月将开始大学生活。此间他将会环游欧洲。
Synonyms: in the interimin the meantime
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- 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?