among

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among /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition

also amongst /əˈmʌŋst/

among

/əˈmʌŋ/

preposition

also amongst /əˈmʌŋst/

Learner's definition of AMONG

: in or through (a group of people or things)在…中

: in the presence of (a group of people)与（某一群人）在一起

The leader was standing among [=amidst] his supporters.那位领导站在他的支持者中间。
She enjoys spending time at home among [=with] family and friends.她喜欢和家人、朋友待在家里共度时光。
He lived among artists and writers.他生活在艺术家和作家圈子中。
The people of the town were frightened to think that a killer might be living among them.一想到杀手或许就生活在他们中间，小镇的居民们就感到不寒而栗。
Relax. You're among friends here. [=the people here are your friends]放松点儿，周围都是朋友。

◊ When people do something among themselves, they do it as a group without involving others.彼此间；某群人彼此之间

The brothers are always quarreling among themselves. [=are always quarreling with each other]这对兄弟总是争来吵去。
They were unable to agree among themselves.他们彼此无法达成共识。
We were joking among ourselves.我们相互开玩笑。

— used to talk about the opinions, feelings, etc., of a group of people普遍存在于（某一群人）之中

There is much unhappiness among voters. [=many voters are unhappy]很多选民不高兴。
attitudes that are common among older people [=attitudes that many older people have]很多老年人所持的态度
There is debate among researchers about the causes of this disease.关于这种病的起因研究人员之间有争论。
a TV show that is popular among young women一档很受年轻女性喜爱的电视节目
He is known among his colleagues as a reliable worker.在同事中他被认为是个值得信赖的员工。

— used to indicate the group of people or things involved in or affected by something在…的一类中

The new policy has led to increased competition among local businesses.新政策导致了当地企业间更激烈的竞争。
There has been a high rate of illness among the children in this community.这个社区的孩子生病率一直很高。
No one among them expected to survive.他们中没有人预料到能幸存下来。

— used to say that a person or thing is part of a larger group属于

He is among her greatest admirers. [=he is one of her greatest admirers]他是她的忠实崇拜者之一。
He can be counted among the greatest players in the game's history.他算得上是这项运动历史上最伟大的运动员之一了。
Among his good qualities is honesty.诚实是他众多优良品质之一。
He has many good qualities. Chief among them is his honesty.他有许多优良品质，其中最重要的一点是诚实。
Among other things she was president of her college class.此外，她还是她大学班级的班长。
She met with the company's president and vice president, among others.除了其他人，她还会见了公司总裁和副总裁。

— used to indicate the group of people or things being considered, compared, etc.在…范围内（考虑、比较等）

They compared several new cars but found few differences among them.他们比较了几款新车，但没发现它们之间有多少差别。
We were allowed to choose (from) among several options.我们获准从几个选择中挑一个。

: in shares to each of (a group of people)在（某一群人）中（分配）

The property was divided equally among the four survivors. [=each of the four survivors received an equal share of the property]财产在四个幸存者中均分。
The food was distributed among the people.食物分发给了那些人。

— used to describe someone who is unusual or excellent in some way在…中（表现突出的）

He is an actor among actors. [=he is a great actor]他是演员中的佼佼者。
He was a giant among men. [=he was very famous, powerful, successful, etc.]他是个出类拔萃的人。