within

12 ENTRIES FOUND:

¹ within /wɪˈðɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ preposition

¹ within

/wɪˈðɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/

preposition

Learner's definition of WITHIN

a : inside (a certain area or space)在（某区域或空间）里

They live within the city limits.他们住在市内。
within the country's borders在国境线里
The company's most important decisions are made within these four walls. [=inside this room]公司那些最重要的决定都是在这间屋里做出的。
We could hear sounds coming from within his apartment.我们能听见从他的公寓里传来的声音。

b : inside (a group, company, society, etc.)在（某群体、公司、社团）里

Reports from within the company indicate a change in policy.公司内部的报告显示政策有变。
Divisions within the party [=disagreements between members of the party] are growing.党内的分歧正在加剧。

: before the end of (a particular period of time)在（某段时间）内

Most students find a job within a year of graduating.大部分学生毕业后不到一年都找到了工作。
Scientists predict that a cure will be found within (the next) five years.科学家们预言五年内将找到治愈方法。
She made several friends within days of moving into her new apartment.搬进新公寓没几天她就交了几个朋友。
He entered the house, and within seconds, he was surrounded by children.他一进屋就立刻被孩子们围住了。
We should know the results of your test within the space of an hour. [=in an hour or less]我们应该在一小时之内知道你们的测试结果。

: less than (a particular distance) from something or someone在（某段距离）内

Everything I need is within a few miles of my apartment.我需要的所有东西在我住的公寓几英里之内都可以找到。
The school is within walking distance (of our house).（从我们家）到学校步行就可以。
Everything is within easy reach. [=nearby]所有东西都在手边。
I keep my dictionary within reach [=close enough to reach] on my desk.我总把字典放在书桌上够得着的地方。
The hotel is within sight of the ocean. [=you can see the ocean from the hotel]从这家饭店能看见大海。

: not beyond the limits of (something)在…限度内

They encourage living within your means/income and not using credit cards excessively.他们鼓励量入为出，不要过度使用信用卡。
Let's try to stay within our/the budget.我们还是尽量不超出预算。
It is within the jurisdiction of the state to make such laws.这个州有权制定此类法律。
Their actions fell within the guidelines [=they were acceptable according to the rules] set by the committee.他们的行为没有逾越委员会制定的规章。
It is within the realm of possibility [=it is possible], but it is not likely.这种事的可能性是有的，但不大会发生。

— used to say how close someone is or was to doing or achieving something接近

She is currently within two hundred votes of being elected.目前她的票数离当选还差不到二百张。
Twice this season, they have come within five points of winning. [=they have lost by five or fewer points]本赛季他们有两次差不到五分就能赢。

: in the thoughts or character of (someone)在内心；在（某人）自身

She searched within herself for the truth.她在内心寻找真相。
The problem lies not with other people but within yourself. [=you are the problem]问题出在你自己身上，不是别人造成的。

² within /wɪˈðɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ adverb

² within

/wɪˈðɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/

adverb

Learner's definition of WITHIN

formal

: inside something在…里；在…内部

: in someone's inner thoughts, feelings, etc.在内心深处；在思想上

We all try to appear strong and attempt to hide the scared little child within.我们都努力表现得很强大，试图将内心那个胆怯的孩子掩藏起来。
They were outwardly calm but nervous within.他们表面上显得冷静，内心却十分紧张。
The truth lies within.真相自在人心。