meantime

その間、合間

今から別の出来事までの時間、または二つの出来事の間の時間。

やさしい英語で： The time between now and another event, or between two events.

• In the meantime, please wait here.
• The car is being repaired; in the meantime, I walk to work.
• She returns tomorrow, so we must manage in the meantime.

使い方： in the meantime (Dinner will be ready soon; in the meantime, set the table.)

類義語： interval, intervening time

よく使う表現： in the meantime, during the meantime

その間に、一方で

別のことが起きている間や、何かを待っている間に。

やさしい英語で： While another event is happening or while you are waiting for something else.

• Meantime, we waited outside.
• The doctor was coming; meantime, we kept him warm.
• Repairs will start tomorrow; meantime, use the other entrance.

類義語： meanwhile, in the meantime

よく使う表現： meantime we waited, meantime she worked