meanwhile

中英词典

meanwhile

形容词：同时的，其间的

名词：与此同时，期间

词语辨析

meanwhile用作副词，表示在某个期间或事件正在进行的时候，同时另一件事情也在发生。

词汇扩充

meanwhile的同义词包括：in the meantime, at the same time, in the interim

meanwhile的反义词包括：subsequently, later, afterwards

柯林斯词典

meanwhile (adverb)
Definition: in the intervening time; during this time
Example: She spent the morning cleaning the house. Meanwhile, he went shopping.

牛津词典

meanwhile (adverb)
Definition: in the time between two things happening, or while something else is happening
Example: I'll go and have a look at the engine. You stay here in case the fire gets worse. Meanwhile, the rest of you can start preparing the lifeboats.

例句

1. In the morning, she likes to read the news while having breakfast. Meanwhile, he prefers to listen to music.
2. She was busy preparing for the presentation. Meanwhile, her colleagues were discussing the upcoming project.
3. He was stuck in traffic on the way to the airport. Meanwhile, his flight was getting delayed.
4. She was studying for her exams. Meanwhile, her friends were planning a surprise party for her.
5. The company was facing financial difficulties. Meanwhile, their competitors were launching a new product.
6. He was cooking dinner in the kitchen. Meanwhile, she was setting the table in the dining room.
7. She was waiting for the bus. Meanwhile, he arrived on his bicycle.
8. The children were playing in the garden. Meanwhile, their parents were having a discussion inside the house.
9. She was shopping for groceries. Meanwhile, he was fixing a leak in the bathroom.
10. She was studying for her driving test. Meanwhile, he was practicing the guitar.
11. The cat was sleeping in the sun. Meanwhile, the dog was chasing birds in the garden.
12. She was working on her laptop. Meanwhile, he was watching a movie on TV.
13. The students were taking a break. Meanwhile, the teacher was preparing the next lesson.
14. She was on a business trip. Meanwhile, her family was planning a surprise welcome back party.
15. He was waiting for his friend at the cafe. Meanwhile, she got stuck in traffic.
16. The team was discussing the project. Meanwhile, the deadline was approaching.
17. She was reading a book in the park. Meanwhile, he was jogging around the lake.
18. He was fixing the car. Meanwhile, she was watering the plants in the garden.
19. She was studying for her final exams. Meanwhile, her classmates were already celebrating their graduation.
20. He was cooking dinner. Meanwhile, she was setting up the table with candles and flowers.