simultaneously
UK/,sɪml'teɪnɪəslɪ/US/simәl'teiniәsly; (?@) saim-/
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Definitions
adv.
At the same time as something else
同时地,同步地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsimultaneouslike, same, similar
+
-lyhold, keep
=simultaneously
The -ly adverb of simultaneous (from simul, 'at the same time').
Common Collocations
- 1.occur simultaneously同时发生
- 2.broadcast simultaneously同步播出
- 3.run simultaneously同时运行
- 4.happen simultaneously同时出现
Example Sentences
- 1.
The fireworks were launched simultaneously across the city.
- 2.
She can talk and type simultaneously without slowing down.