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
用法提示
最常用in the meantime；meanwhile可直接作副词。