"meanwhile" in Chinese (Simplified)
与此同时同时
Definition
表示另一件事正在同时发生,或指在另一件事发生之前的这段时间。它用来连接两个事件或情况。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个词在书面和口语中都很常见,常放在句首,后面通常加逗号:'Meanwhile, ...'。也有 'in the meanwhile' 这种说法,但比 'meanwhile' 和 'in the meantime' 少见。
Examples
I cooked dinner. Meanwhile, my brother set the table.
我做晚饭了。**与此同时**,我哥哥摆好了桌子。
She is studying for the test. Meanwhile, her friends are playing outside.
她正在为考试学习。**与此同时**,她的朋友们在外面玩。
The cake is baking. Meanwhile, we can clean the kitchen.
蛋糕正在烤。**同时**,我们可以打扫厨房。
I'll call the hotel to confirm our booking. Meanwhile, can you check the train times?
我去给酒店打电话确认我们的预订。**与此同时**,你能查一下火车时刻吗?
The internet should be back in an hour. Meanwhile, let's work offline.
网络应该一小时后恢复。**与此同时**,我们先离线工作吧。
He's still thinking about the offer. Meanwhile, we shouldn't make any big decisions.
他还在考虑那个提议。**与此同时**,我们不应该做任何重大决定。