meanwhile
01
与此同时, 在此期间
at the same time but often somewhere else
例子
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 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
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。
