(亦作 in the meanwhile)in the intervening period of time 其间,同时 meanwhile, I will give you a prescription for some pills. 同时我也会给你开一些药丸。 ■at the same time 与此同时 steam for a further five minutes; meanwhile, make a white sauce. 继续蒸5分钟;与此同时,做一点白汁沙司。 ■on the other hand 另一方面 he has said little, meanwhile, about how he plans to live his life. 另一方面,谈到他打算如何生活的问题时,他说得很少。