1 in /ˈɪn/ /ən/ preposition Learner's definition of IN
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used to indicate location or position within something在…内;在…里;在…中 -
We went for a swim in the lake.我们去湖里游泳了。
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They have a house in the country.他们在农村有幢房子。
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Albuquerque is in New Mexico.阿尔伯克基位于新墨西哥州。
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There wasn't a cloud in the sky.天空中没有云。
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I like to read in bed. [=while sitting or lying on my bed]我喜欢躺在床上看书。
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He was wounded in the leg.他的腿受伤了。
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We had to stand in line for tickets.我们得排队购票。
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Why don't you look it up in the dictionary?你为什么不查一下词典?
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There's something in my eye. [=between my eyelid and my eyeball]我的眼睛里有异物。
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There was fear in their eyes. [=I could tell they were afraid when I looked at their eyes]他们的眼神中流露出恐惧。
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I held her in my arms.我把她搂在了怀里。
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He saw his reflection in the mirror.他在镜中看到了自己的身影。
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: to the inside of (a room, container, etc.)入…中;进入(房间、容器等)内 -
She went in [=into] the house.她进到房子里面。
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Don't come in here with those muddy feet!脚那么脏,别进来!
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I threw it in [=into] the garbage.我把它丢进了垃圾桶。
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used to indicate that someone or something belongs to or is included as part of something属于;在…中包含 b —
used to indicate the existence of something or someone within a story, movie, etc.在(故事、电影等)中 4
a : during (a period of time, a season, etc.)在…期间 -
It happened in the 1930s.这发生在20世纪30年代。
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She likes to travel in [=during] the summer.她喜欢在夏季出游。
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Call us sometime in [=during] the morning/afternoon/evening.在早晨/下午/晩上的某个时间给我们打电话。
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They plan to open in September.他们计划在九月份开张营业。
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We haven't seen them in [=for] ages!我们很久没有见到他们了!
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Back in those days, we didn't have computers.那些日子,我们还没有电脑。
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an important moment in history历史的关键时刻
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Never in my life have I heard such a thing!我一辈子还从未听说过这样的事!
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I lost track of them in [=during] all the commotion/confusion.在骚乱/混乱中,我和他们失去了联系。
b : at the end of (a period of time)在(某段时间)后 -
I'll be there in a minute.我一会儿就到。
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The movie is coming out in a few months.这部电影数月后就要上映。
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He got his degree in only three years.他仅用三年就获得了学位。
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used to indicate an approximate age or number大约(表达大致的年龄或数字) -
a woman in her thirties [=a woman who is between 30 and 39 years old]三十多岁的女子
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Our members number in the thousands. [=more than 2,000]我们的成员有几千人。
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used to indicate the method, materials, or form of something用,以(…方式、材料或形式) -
a note written in pencil [=using a pencil]用铅笔写的便条
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a note written in French用法语写的便条
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a symphony in (the key of) C*C大调交响乐
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The book is bound in leather.这本书是用皮革装订的。
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They were covered in mud from head to toe.他们浑身都是泥。
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She gave us 50 dollars in cash.她给了我们50美元现金。
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The measurements are listed in both inches and centimeters.尺寸以英寸和厘米两种单位列出。
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The shirts come in three sizes.衬衣有三种尺码。
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used to indicate the color of something用,以(…颜色) 6
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used to indicate the state or condition of someone or something处于…状态(或状况) -
We'll be in trouble if we can't get the brakes to work! [=we will experience a situation that is difficult, dangerous, etc.]如果不能使刹车工作,我们将会有麻烦!
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She was in and out of trouble for many years.多年来,她的麻烦不断。
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young people in love [=experiencing romantic love]恋爱中的年轻人
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Are you in much pain?你很疼吗?
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I just stood there gaping in amazement.我只是目瞪口呆地站在那儿。
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They're not in any danger.他们现在没有什么危险。
b : to a specified state, condition, or form进入…状态(或状况);处于…形态 -
They were always getting in [=into] trouble.他们总是遇到麻烦。
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The vase broke in [=into] pieces.花瓶摔成了碎片。
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They divided the money in [=into] thirds.他们把钱分成了三份。
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used to indicate how people or things are arranged成…(指人或事物的排列状态) 8
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used to indicate the conditions that are around someone or something处于…(指人或事物周围的状况) 9
: while or as a result of (doing something)在…时;由于… -
In trying to please everyone, I ended up pleasing no one.我试图讨好每个人,结果谁也没讨好。
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Many mistakes were made in planning the project.这个项目在规划时出了很多差错。
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used to indicate the manner or purpose of something以…方式;为了 -
“No way!” she said in reply.“没门儿!”她答道。
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The remark was made in jest.这话是开玩笑说的。
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They sure left in a hurry!他们肯定是匆忙离开的!
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We held a banquet in his honor. [=to honor him]我们设宴款待了他。
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They went in search of lost treasure. [=to search for lost treasure]他们前去寻找失落的宝藏。
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She moved to the city in hopes of finding a better job. [=with the hope that she would find a better job]她搬进城里,希望能找到一份更好的工作。
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They increased the penalties in an attempt to discourage lawbreakers.为阻止违法者,他们提高了罚金。
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used to make a statement or description more limited or specific in meaning在…方面(用于使陈述或描述的意思更加确定或具体) -
They are slow in their movements. [=their movements are slow]他们行动缓慢。
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The two are alike in some ways/respects. [=they have some similarities]这两人在某些方面相似。
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It measures two feet in length. [=it is two feet long]它有两英尺长。
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The idea works in theory, but not in practice.这个想法在理论上可行,但在实践中无法操作。
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In a way, it makes sense. [=it makes sense if you consider a particular fact, idea, etc.]从某一方面来看,它是有道理的。
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used to indicate the person who is being described指被描述的人 13
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used to indicate the object of a belief, opinion, or feeling指信仰、观点或情感的对象 -
Have a little faith in them!对他们要有点信心!
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Do you believe in ghosts? [=do you think ghosts are real?]你相信有鬼吗?
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I really don't know what she sees in him. [=I don't know why she likes/loves him]我真不明白她看中了他哪一点。
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I have no interest in sports. [=sports do not interest me]我对体育不感兴趣。
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used to indicate a job or area of activity从事;在…活动领域 -
She has a job in marketing.她从事市场营销工作。
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I hear he's in advertising. [=he has a job that involves advertising]我听说他是做广告的。
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She's struggling in math.她在奋力学数学。
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used to indicate the existence of something as a part of someone's character在…品质中(存在) -
He has no pity in him.他没有同情心。
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I tried to be tough with them, but I just didn't have it in me. [=I wasn't able to be tough with them]我想对他们强硬起来,但我却无法做到。
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: wearing (something) as clothes穿着;戴着 -
He showed up in his best suit.他穿着自己最好的衣服出席。
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the boy in the red jacket穿红夹克的男孩
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a lady in black [=a lady wearing black clothes]黑衣女郎
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used to describe how common something is by comparing a smaller number to a larger number比例为…(以小数字与大数字的比较来描述某事物的普及率) Learner's definition of IN
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: to or toward the inside of something (such as a building)入内;进入(建筑物等)内部 -
She went in and closed the door.她走进屋里,关上了门。
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I lost my keys and now I can't get in.我把钥匙丢了,现在进不去了。
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Please come in!请进!
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The burglars broke in through the kitchen window.盗贼从厨房窗户闯入。
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The pool is deep. Be careful not to fall in.池塘水深。小心别掉进去!
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Is everyone in [=inside]? Then we can start.人都进来了吗?那么,我们可以开始了。
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The shot went in. [=into the goal]球进了。
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a : to or toward a place去往某处 -
They flew in yesterday.他们昨天乘飞机来的。
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The boss called us in for a conference.老板召集我们来开会。
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The fog was closing in fast.雾迅速笼罩起来了。
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The tide is coming in. [=towards shore]现在正在涨潮。
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Get your orders in early!订货要早!
b : at the place where someone or something arrives after traveling在(到达的)某处 3
: at or inside a home, office, etc.在家(或办公室等) 4
: at or to a location that is near to something or that seems near to something在附近;去到附近 -
The coach told them to play closer in. [=nearer to the area where the most activity is happening or is expected to happen]教练要求他们打近战。
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Pull the car further in. [=closer to the curb, house, etc.]把车再开近一点。
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a : in a way that will blend into or join with something混合;掺入 b : to or at a proper or indicated place放好;安置好;填写好 c : in a way that will agree or be in harmony适合;协调 6
: in a way that surrounds something or someone or prevents something or someone from leaving围;拦;阻 -
They fenced in the property. = They fenced the property in. [=they put a fence around the property]他们用栅栏把这块地产围了起来。
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After the blizzard we were snowed in for a week. [=we could not leave our home because of the snow]暴风雪过后,我们被大雪围困了一个星期。
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sometimes used in combination有时用于合成词 7
: in the position of someone who is involved or participating in something加入;参与 -
Count me in. [=include me in your plans]算上我一个。
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“Does anyone want to go to a movie tonight?” “Sure, I'm in.” [=I want to go]“有人今晩想去看电影吗?”“当然有,我想去。”
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She was in at the beginning/start, when the company began.公司刚起步时,她就入职了。
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: in or into a position or job就职;当选 9
: in a friendly relationship with someone和…友好 also : in a specified sort of relationship处于某种关系 10
: present or in your possession and available for use持有(并可使用) 11
sports : inside the area where players or the ball must stay in sports like tennis, basketball, and American football : not out of bounds(体育比赛中人或球)处于界内位置
in for
informal
: sure to experience (something)肯定会经历;注定要遭受 — see also have it in for at have
in on
◊ If you are in on something you have knowledge about it or are involved in it.知晓;参与
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They were all in on the scheme.他们全都参与了那场阴谋。
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The characters are convinced that they're on another planet, but the audience is in on the joke. [=the audience knows they are not on another planet]这些剧中人物坚信他们是在另一个星球上,但观众知道这只是个玩笑。
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I let them in on our little secret. [=I told them our secret]我把我们的小秘密告诉了他们。
in that
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used to introduce a statement that explains or gives more specific information about what you have just said因为(用于引出一个陈述句,对刚才所说的话给出解释或更加具体的信息) Learner's definition of IN
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: popular or fashionable流行的;时髦的 2
: aware of and strongly influenced by what is new and fashionable赶时髦的;追求时尚的 — see also in-group, in-joke plural ins
plural ins
Learner's definition of IN
[count] chiefly US, informal
: a way of becoming involved in something or of influencing someone交情;门路 -
When you're trying to get started in show business, it helps to have an in.当你想在演艺界发展时,圈里有人好办事。
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They must have an in with the boss.他们肯定与这个老板有特殊交情。
— see also ins and outs