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与此同时, 在此期间
during the period between two events
- The meeting starts at 2 p.m.Meantime, let’s review the agenda.
会议下午2点开始。在此期间，我们来回顾一下议程。
- The flight is delayed by an hour.Meantime, we can check out the airport lounge.
航班延误了一个小时。与此同时，我们可以去看看机场休息室。
- The game starts in 30 minutes.Meantime, we can grab some snacks.
比赛将在30分钟后开始。在此期间，我们可以拿些零食。
- The repairs will take a few hours.Meantime, you can relax in the waiting room.
维修需要几个小时。在此期间，您可以在等候室放松。
- The team will meet at 10 a.m.Meantime, we can catch up on emails.
团队将在上午10点见面。与此同时，我们可以处理电子邮件。
2
与此同时, 在此期间
while something else is happening
- They were discussing the proposal.Meantime, I was reviewing the budget.
他们正在讨论提案。与此同时，我正在审查预算。
- The children are at school.Meantime, the parents are working in the garden.
孩子们在学校。与此同时，父母在花园里工作。
- The kids are playing outside.Meantime, I’m preparing dinner.
孩子们在外面玩耍。与此同时，我正在准备晚餐。
- He’s working on the main task.Meantime, I’ll handle the administrative duties.
他正在处理主要任务。与此同时，我将处理行政职责。
- The photographer is setting up the shot.Meantime, the models are getting ready.
摄影师正在设置镜头。与此同时，模特们正在准备。