释义
n. 其间；等待期间
the period before something happens, especially in 'in the meantime'
adv. 在此期间；与此同时
during the time before another event happens
例句
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。
常用搭配
- in the meantime ｜ 在此期间
- meantime, continue working ｜ 其间继续工作
近义
- meanwhile
用法提示
最常用in the meantime；meanwhile可直接作副词。
常见问题
- meantime 是什么意思？
- n. 其间；等待期间；adv. 在此期间；与此同时
- meantime 怎么发音？
- 英音 /ˈmiːntaɪm/，美音 /ˈmiːntaɪm/。点击页面上方的发音按钮可以试听。
