어떤 일이 일어나는 사이의 기간 동안.
In the intervening period of time between two events.
예문:
"The main ceremony starts at noon; meanwhile, guests are invited to enjoy refreshments in the garden."
"The software update will take a few minutes; meanwhile, you can review the user manual."
다른 일이 일어나는 것과 같은 시간에.
At the same time as something else is happening.
예문:
"The government announced new tax cuts; meanwhile, inflation continued to rise steadily."
"The team captain was giving a speech; meanwhile, the fans were cheering loudly in the stands."
주요 기사로 다루어질 만큼 중요하지 않다고 여겨지는 짧은 뉴스 기사.
A news story considered not important enough to be a lead or front-page item.
예문:
"The broadcast ended with a few meanwhiles about local charity events."
"He hoped his story would be the lead, but it ended up as a mere meanwhile in the back section."