What does meantime mean?

the period before something happens, especially in 'in the meantime' during the time before another event happens

How is meantime pronounced?

UK /ˈmiːntaɪm/, US /ˈmiːntaɪm/.

/ˈmiːntaɪm/

CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4115 in the learning path

其间；等待期间

n. the period before something happens, especially in 'in the meantime'

其间；等待期间

adv. during the time before another event happens

在此期间；与此同时

Dinner is cooking; in the meantime, let's set the table.

饭还在做，我们趁这会儿摆好餐具吧。

The new railway will take years to complete; in the meantime, cities should improve existing bus services.

新铁路还需要数年才能建成；在此期间，城市应改善现有公交服务。

最常用in the meantime；meanwhile可直接作副词。

What does meantime mean?: the period before something happens, especially in 'in the meantime' during the time before another event happens
How is meantime pronounced?: UK /ˈmiːntaɪm/, US /ˈmiːntaɪm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.