meanwhile
01
与此同时, 在此期间
at the same time but often somewhere else
例子
She started cooking dinner; meanwhile, her husband set the table.
她开始做晚饭；与此同时，她的丈夫摆好了桌子。
The kids played in the backyard, meanwhile the adults prepared the food for the barbecue.
孩子们在后院玩耍，与此同时大人们在准备烧烤的食物。
02
与此同时, 在此期间
during the period of time between two events or while waiting for something to happen
例子
The meeting will start soon. Meanwhile, I ’ll finish reviewing these documents.
会议即将开始。与此同时, 我会完成这些文件的审查。
The car is being repaired. Meanwhile, we can grab lunch.
汽车正在修理中。与此同时，我们可以去吃午饭。
03
与此同时, 在此期间
in a way that connects or contrasts two simultaneous actions, events, or conditions
例子
The company was struggling with budget cuts; meanwhile, its competitors were investing heavily in innovative projects.
公司正在努力应对预算削减；与此同时，其竞争对手正在大力投资创新项目。
Some employees were adapting well to the new remote work setup; meanwhile, others were facing challenges in staying connected.
一些员工很好地适应了新的远程工作设置；与此同时，其他员工在保持联系方面面临挑战。
