In addition to the uses shown below, in is used after some verbs, nouns, and adjectives in order to introduce extra information. In is also used with verbs of movement such as ‘walk’ and ‘push’, and in phrasal verbs such as ‘give in’ and ‘dig in’.
除下列用法外,in还用在一些动词、名词、形容词后面,以引出附加信息。in 还与表示动作的动词连用,如 walk,push等,还用在诸如 give in,dig in 等短语动词中。
The preposition is pronounced /ɪn/. The adverb is pronounced /'ɪn/. in 作介词在句中弱读,作副词在句中重读。
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[PREP 介词]在…里;在…之内 Someone or something that is in something else is enclosed by it or surrounded by it. If you put something in a container, you move it so that it is enclosed by the container.
He was in his car.
他坐在他的车里。
...clothes hanging in the wardrobe...
挂在衣柜里的衣服
Put the knives in the kitchen drawer...
把这些刀具放到厨房抽屉里。
Mix the sugar and the water in a cup.
把糖和水倒在杯子里搅拌一下。
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[PREP 介词]在(某处) If something happens in a place, it happens there.
We spent a few days in a hotel...
我们在一家宾馆住了几天。
He had intended to take a holiday in America...
他本打算去美国度假。
Those rockets landed in the desert.
那些火箭降落在了沙漠里。
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[ADV 副词]在家;在办公室 If you are in, you are present at your home or place of work.
[be ADV]
My flatmate was in at the time...
我的舍友当时在房间里。
He has had to be in every day.
他每天都得坐班。
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[ADV 副词]进;入 When someone comes in, they enter a room or building.
[ADV after v]
She looked up anxiously as he came in...
他进来的时候,她焦虑不安地抬起头来看了看。
They shook hands and went in.
他们握了手,走了进去。
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[ADV 副词](火车)进站;(轮船、飞机)抵港 If a train, boat, or plane has come in or is in, it has arrived at a station, port, or airport.
[ADV after v]
We'd be watching every plane coming in from Melbourne...
我们会密切注意从墨尔本飞来的每架飞机。
Look. The train's in. We'll have to run for it now.
看,火车进站了,我们现在得赶紧朝那边跑了。
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[ADV 副词](潮)在上涨 When the sea or tide comes in, the sea moves towards the shore rather than away from it.
[ADV after v]
She thought of the tide rushing in, covering the wet sand...
她想象潮汐涌来,淹没潮湿的沙滩。
If the tide was in they went swimming.
如果涨潮了,他们就去游泳。
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[PREP 介词]在(橱窗)里面 Something that is in a window, especially a shop window, is just behind the window so that you can see it from outside.
The light in the window went out...
橱窗里的灯熄灭了。
There was a camera for sale in the window.
橱窗里有一架相机待售。
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[PREP 介词]在(镜子)之中 When you see something in a mirror, the mirror shows an image of it.
I couldn't bear to see my reflection in the mirror...
我不忍看镜子里自己的样子。
He caught sight of his hair in a mirror.
他从镜子里看见了自己的头发。
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[PREP 介词]穿着;戴着 If you are dressed in a piece of clothing, you are wearing it.
[oft -ed PREP n]
He was a big man, smartly dressed in a suit and tie.
他身材高大,穿着西服打着领带,非常帅气。
...three women in black.
3 个黑衣女子
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[PREP 介词](包裹)在…之中;(覆盖)在…之下 Something that is covered or wrapped in something else has that thing over or round its surface.
[oft -ed PREP n]
His legs were covered in mud.
他的腿上满是泥浆。
...carrots wrapped in newspaper.
包在报纸里的胡萝卜
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[PREP 介词](裂缝或洞)在…表面上 If there is something such as a crack or hole in something, there is a crack or hole on its surface.
There was a deep crack in the ceiling above him.
在他头顶的天花板上有一道很深的裂缝。
...an unsightly hole in the garden.
花园里一个很不雅观的洞
Part-2
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[PREP 介词]在(书、电影、戏剧、图片)之中 If something is in a book, film, play, or picture, you can read it or see it there.
Don't stick too precisely to what it says in the book.
不要过分拘泥于书上所说的。
...one of the funniest scenes in the film.
电影中最滑稽的场景之一
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[PREP 介词]参加(演出、比赛等) If you are in something such as a play or a race, you are one of the people taking part.
Alf offered her a part in the play he was directing...
阿尔夫在他导演的戏中给她安排了一个角色。
The Princess had been invited to ride in a charity race...
公主受邀参加一场慈善性质的赛马比赛。
More than fifteen thousand people took part in the memorial service.
有15,000多人参加了悼念仪式。
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[PREP 介词]在(团体、收藏)当中 Something that is in a group or collection is a member of it or part of it.
The New England team are the worst in the league.
新英格兰队是联盟中最差的队。
...the most spectacular painting in the collection.
收藏品中最受瞩目的一幅画
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[PREP 介词]在(学科、活动领域)方面 You use in to specify a general subject or field of activity.
...those working in the defence industry.
国防工业领域从业者
...future developments in medicine.
医学未来的发展
Part-3
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[PREP 介词]在(特定年、月等);在…期间 If something happens in a particular year, month, or other period of time, it happens during that time.
...that early spring day in April 1949...
1949 年4月早春的那一天
Export orders improved in the last month...
上个月出口订单增加了。
In the evening, the people assemble in the mosques...
晚上,人们聚集到清真寺里。
He believes food prices will go up in the future.
他认为食品价格将来会上涨。
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[PREP 介词]在(某一情形、形势)之中 If something happens in a particular situation, it happens while that situation is going on.
His father had been badly wounded in the last war.
在上次战争中,他的父亲受了重伤。
...issues you struggle with in your daily life.
你在日常生活中费力应对的问题
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[PREP 介词]花费…时间 If you do something in a particular period of time, that is how long it takes you to do it.
[PREP amount]
He walked two hundred and sixty miles in eight days.
他在8天里走了260英里的路。
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[PREP 介词]在(一段时间)之后 If something will happen in a particular length of time, it will happen after that length of time.
[PREP amount]
I'll have some breakfast ready in a few minutes...
几分钟后我就能做点儿早饭出来。
They'll be back in six months.
6个月之后他们就会回来。
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[PREP 介词]在(某一年龄段)之中 You use in to indicate roughly how old someone is. For example, if someone is in their fifties, they are between 50 and 59 years old.
[PREP poss pl-num]
...young people in their twenties.
20多岁的年轻人
...Molly, a tall woman in her early sixties.
莫莉,一位60出头的高个女士
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[PREP 介词]以(或按)…的数量 You use in to indicate roughly how many people or things do something.
[oft PREP num]
...men who came there in droves...
成群结队到那里的人
The children were assembled in hundreds...
数以百计的孩子们被集合起来。
The jugs were produced in their millions.
数以百万计的水壶被生产出来。
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[PREP 介词](表示比率、比例、概率)在…之中 You use in to express a ratio, proportion, or probability.
[num PREP num]
Last year, one in five boys left school without a qualification...
去年,五分之一的男孩没有获得资格证书就离校了。
He was told that he had a one in 500 chance of survival.
他被告知有五百分之一的生存机会。
Part-4
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[PREP 介词](表示目前状态、形势)处于…中 If something or someone is in a particular state or situation, that is their present state or situation.
[v-link PREP n]
The economy was in trouble...
经济处于困境中。
Dave was in a hurry to get back to work...
戴夫急于回到工作岗位。
Their equipment was in poor condition...
他们的设备状况很差。
One of their men was in danger.
他们当中有一人情况危险。
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[PREP 介词]带着,充满(某种情感或愿望) You use in to indicate the feeling or desire which someone has when they do something, or which causes them to do it.
Simpson looked at them in surprise...
辛普森惊讶地看着他们。
Chris was weeping in anger and grief...
克丽丝悲愤交加,失声痛哭。
Carl pushed ahead in his eagerness to reach the wall.
卡尔为了能够到墙急切地往前挤。
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[PREP 介词](性格、能力)在…身上 If a particular quality or ability is in you, you naturally have it.
[oft PREP pron to-inf]
Violence is not in his nature...
他天性温和。
I couldn't find it in me to embrace him.
我打心眼里不想拥抱他。
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[PREP 介词](特定品质)在…之中 You use in when saying that someone or something has a particular quality.
He had all the qualities I was looking for in a partner...
他具有我要找的伴侣应该具备的所有品质。
'I don't agree,' she said, surprised at the strength in her own voice...
“我不同意,”她说道,对自己的声音如此响亮有力而感到惊讶。
There is artistry in what he does.
他做的一切都具有艺术性。
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[PREP 介词]以…方式(表达) You use in to indicate how someone is expressing something.
Information is given to the patient verbally and in writing.
用口头和书面的形式向病人提供信息。
...lessons in languages other than Spanish.
用西班牙语以外的语言讲授的课程
...trying to speak in a casual voice.
努力用一种随意的语气说话
...written in a simple but very expressive style.
写作风格简洁又极富表现力
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[PREP 介词](表示排列或形状)成一排/呈球形 You use in in expressions such as in a row or in a ball to describe the arrangement or shape of something.
The cards need to be laid out in two rows...
这些卡片需要排成两行。
Her ear, shoulder and hip are in a straight line...
她的耳朵、肩膀和髋部呈一条直线。
He was curled up in a ball.
他蜷缩成一团。
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[PREP 介词]以(…颜色)的 If something is in a particular colour, it has that colour.
[oft -ed PREP colour]
...white flowers edged in pink...
粉边白花
He saw something written in black on the gravestones.
他看见墓碑上有一些黑字写的东西。
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[PREP 介词]在(某一特征、方面)上 You use in to specify which feature or aspect of something you are talking about.
The movie is nearly two hours in length...
这部电影时长近两个小时。
The oil is green in colour...
这种油是绿色的。
There is a big difference in the amounts that banks charge.
银行的收费在数额上有很大的不同。
...a real increase in the standard of living...
生活水平的真正提高
The officers were rather slovenly in their methods.
这些官员行事十分散漫。
Part-5
Pronounced /'ɪn/ for meanings 1 and 3 to 8, and /ɪn/ for meaning 2. 作义项 1 和义项 3 到 8 时重读,作义项 2 时在句中弱读。
1
[ADJ 形容词]时髦的;流行的;受欢迎的 If you say that something is in, or is the in thing, you mean it is fashionable or popular.
[INFORMAL 非正式]
A few years ago jogging was the in thing...
几年前慢跑很流行。
It is the 'in' place to go for a quick drink after work.
那是一个“很受欢迎”的地方,工作之后可以去那儿喝上几杯。
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[PREP 介词](与现在分词连用)在…过程中 You use in with a present participle to indicate that when you do something, something else happens as a result.
[PREP -ing]
In working with others, you find out more about yourself.
在与别人一起工作的过程中,你会进一步认识你自己。
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[PHRASE 短语]肯定会经历;注定遭受 If you say that someone is in for a shock or a surprise, you mean that they are going to experience it.
[V inflects]
You might be in for a shock at the sheer hard work involved...
所做工作之艰辛可能会让你大吃一惊。
When you venture outside, you are in for a surprise.
你外出探险时,定会遇上意想不到之事。
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[PHRASE 短语]对…怀有仇恨;伺机报复… If someone has it in for you, they dislike you and try to cause problems for you.
[V inflects]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
The other kids had it in for me.
其他的孩子对我怀恨在心。
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[PREP-PHRASE 短语介词]卷入;参与 If you are in on something, you are involved in it or know about it.
[v-link PREP n]
I don't know. I wasn't in on that particular argument...
我不知道。我没有参与那一争论。
I'm going to let you in on a little secret.
我要向你透露一个小秘密。
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[PHRASE 短语]与…友好相处;深得…的欢心 If you are in with a person or group, they like you and accept you, and are likely to help you.
[PHR n]
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[PHR-CONJ-SUBORD ]因为;原因是 You use in that to introduce an explanation of a statement you have just made.
I'm lucky in that I've got four sisters.
我很幸运,因为我有4个姐姐。
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[PHRASE 短语]复杂详情;底细 The ins and outs of a situation are all the detailed points and facts about it.
[usu the PHR of n/-ing]
...the ins and outs of high finance...
大宗金融交易的详情
Dietary experts can advise on the ins and outs of dieting.
饮食专家可以对日常饮食的方方面面提出建议。
Oxford
in★/ɪn; NAmEɪn/
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preposition★HELPFor the special uses of inin phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example deal in sthis in the phrasal verb section at deal.*in 在短语动词中的特殊用法见有关动词词条。如 deal in sth 在词条 deal 的短语动词部份。 1★at a point within an area or a space 在(某范围或空间内的)某一点◆a country in Africa非洲的一个国家◆The kids were playing in the street.孩子们在街上玩。◆It's in that drawer.它放在那个抽屉里。◆I read about it in the paper.我是在报纸上读到这事的。2★within the shape of sth; surrounded by sth 在(某物的形体或范围)中;在…内;在…中◆She was lying in bed.她躺在床上。◆sitting in an armchair坐在扶手椅里◆Leave the key in the lock.把钥匙留在锁孔里。◆Soak it in cold water.把这东西浸泡在冷水里。3★into sth 进入◆He dipped his brush in the paint.他把毛刷在涂料里蘸了蘸。◆She got in her car and drove off.她钻进汽车里,开走了。4★forming the whole or part of sth/sb; contained within sth/sb 构成…的整体(或部份);包含在…之内◆There are 31 days in May.五月份有 31 天。◆all the paintings in the collection收藏品中的所有画作◆I recognize his father in him (= his character is similar to his father's).我在他身上看到了他父亲的气质。5★during a period of time 在(某段时间)内◆in 2009在 2009 年◆in the 18th century在 18 世纪◆in spring/summer/autumn/winter在春天╱夏天╱秋天╱冬天◆in the fall在秋天◆in March在三月◆in the morning/afternoon/evening在上午╱下午╱晚上◆I'm getting forgetful in my old age.我现在上了年纪,变得健忘了。6★after a particular length of time 在(某段时间)之后◆to return in a few minutes/hours/days/months.几分钟╱几小时╱几天╱几个月后回来◆It will be ready in a week's time (= one week from now).只需一周的时间就会准备好。◆She learnt to drive in three weeks (= after three weeks she could drive).她花了三个星期就学会开车。7★( used in negative sentences or after first,last,etc. 用于否定句或 first、last 等之后) for a particular period of time 在(某段时间)内◆I haven't seen him in years.我有好些年没见过他了。◆It's the first letter I've had in ten days.这是我十天来收到的第一封信。8★wearing sth 穿着;戴着◆dressed in their best clothes穿着他们最好的衣服◆the man in the hat戴帽子的男子◆to be in uniform穿着制服◆She was all in black.她穿着一身黑。9★used to describe physical surroundings (用以描述具体的环境)◆We went out in the rain.我们冒雨出去了。◆He was sitting alone in the darkness.他独自坐在黑暗中。10★used to show a state or condition (表示状态或状况)◆I'm in love!我恋爱了!◆The house is in good repair.这所房子保养得不错。◆I must put my affairs in order.我必须整理整理我的事务。◆a man in his thirties一名三十多岁的男子◆The daffodils were in full bloom.水仙花正盛开。11★involved in sth; taking part in sth 参与;参加◆to act in a play参加演戏12★used to show sb's job or profession (显示工作或职业)◆He is in the army.他在军队服役。◆She's in computers.她从事计算机业。◆in business从商13★used to show the form, shape, arrangement or quantity of sth (显示某物的形式、形状、安排或数量)◆a novel in three parts分为三部的小说◆Roll it up in a ball.把它卷成一个球。◆They sat in rows.他们一排一排地坐着。◆People flocked in their thousands to see her.现场聚集了数以千计的人争相目睹她的丰采。14★used to show the language, material, etc. used (表示使用的语言、材料等)◆Say it in English.用英语说吧。◆She wrote in pencil.她用铅笔写的。◆Put it in writing.把它写下来。◆I paid in cash.我用现金支付的。◆He spoke in a loud voice.他大声说话。15★concerning sth 关于;在…方面◆She was not lacking in courage.她并不缺乏勇气。◆a country rich in minerals矿藏丰富的国家◆three metres in length三米长16while doing sth; while sth is happening 做…时;…发生时;当…时◆In attempting to save the child from drowning, she nearly lost her own life.她在抢救落水的儿童时,自己差点丧命。◆In all the commotion I forgot to tell him the news.在一阵混乱之中我忘了告诉他那个消息。17used to introduce the name of a person who has a particular quality (引出具某种品质的人的名字)◆We're losing a first-rate editor in Jen.我们即将失去詹恩这位一流的编辑。18used to show a rate or relative amount (显示比率或相对数量)◆a gradient of one in five五分之一的坡度◆a tax rate of 22 pence in the pound每英镑 22 便士的税率IDIOMin that/ɪn ðət; NAmEɪn ðət/( formal) for the reason that; because 原因是;因为◆She was fortunate in that she had friends to help her.她很幸运,有一些朋友帮助她。adverb★HELPFor the special uses of inin phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example fill in (for sb)is in the phrasal verb section at fill.*in 在短语动词中的特殊用法见有关动词词条。如 fill in (for sb) 在词条 fill 的短语动词部份。 1★contained within an object, an area or a substance 在里面;在内◆We were locked in.我们被锁在里面了。◆I can't drink coffee with milk in.我不能喝加牛奶的咖啡。2★into an object, an area or a substance 进入◆She opened the door and went in.她打开门进去了。◆The kids were playing by the river and one of them fell in.孩子们在河边玩耍时,其中一个突然落水了。3★(of people 人)at home or at a place of work 在家里;在工作单位◆Nobody was in when we called.我们打电话过去时没有人在。OPP
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4★(of trains, buses, etc. 火车、公共汽车等)at the place where people can get on or off, for example the station 在车站;在停靠站◆The bus is due in (= it should arrive)at six. 公共汽车应该在六点钟到站。5★(of letters, etc. 信件等)received 收到;被投递到◆Applications must be in by April 30.申请务必于四月三十日之前寄到。6★(of the tide潮汐)at or towards its highest point on land 上涨;在最高点◆Is the tide coming in or going out?现在是涨潮还是落潮?7elected 当选◆Several new councillors got in at the last election.几位新政务委员在最近一轮选举中当选。8(in cricket,baseball,etc. 板球、棒球等)if a team or team member is in,they are batting击球9(in tennis,etc. 网球等)if the ball is in,it has landed inside the line (球)落在界内◆Her serve was just in.她发的球刚好落在界内。IDIOMSbe in at sthto be present when sth happens 某事发生时在场◆They were in at the start.开始时他们在场。be ˈin for sth( informal) to be going to experience sth soon, especially sth unpleasant 即将经历,即将遭受(不愉快的事)◆He's in for a shock!他很快就会感到震惊的!◆I'm afraid we're in for a storm.看来我们就要遇到风暴了。be/get ˈin on sth( informal) to be/become involved in sth; to share or know about sth 参与;了解◆I'd like to be in on the plan.我很想参与这项计划。◆Is she in on the secret?她知道这个秘密吗?be (well) ˈin with sb( informal) to be (very) friendly with sb, and likely to get an advantage from the friendship 和…(十分)友好(很可能从中得到好处)ˌin and ˈout (of sth)going regularly to a place 时常出入◆He was in and out of jail for most of his life.他大半生的时间都是监狱的常客。adjective[usually before noun ]( informal) popular and fashionable 流行的;时髦的◆Purple is the in colour this spring.紫色是今年春天的流行色。◆Exotic pets are the in thing right now.奇异的宠物眼下很时髦。◆Short skirts are in again.现在又时兴穿短裙子了。☞see also
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nounIDIOMSan ˈin to sth= a way into sthatwayn.have an ˈin with sb( especially NAmE) to have influence with sb 对某人有影响the ˌins and ˈouts (of sth)all the details, especially the complicated or difficult ones (尤指复杂或难的)全部细节,详情◆the ins and outs of the problem问题的来龙去脉◆He quickly learned the ins and outs of the job.他很快就掌握了工作的全部诀窍。in/ɪn; NAmEɪn/
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1used with the name of a container, place, or area to say where someone or something is: There’s some sugar in the cupboard. My mother was in the kitchen. He took us for a drive in his new car. I found her sitting up in bed. Manson spent fifteen years in prison. a hole in the ground Mr Fisher is in Boston this week. My parents live in New Zealand now.2into a container, place etc: I never went in pubs. He almost drowned when he fell in the river. You can put your pyjamas in the bottom drawer. Get in the car. She looked in her handbag, but her keys were not there.3used to say how something is done or happens: a room furnished in the modern style Her parents always talk to her in German. She shouted my name in a harsh voice. a short note scribbled in pencil The title was printed in capital letters. We waited in silence.4used with the names of months, years, seasons etc to say when something happens: Shaw first visited Russia in 1927. Bright yellow flowers appear in late summer. He retired in October.5during a period of time: It was amazing how much we managed to do in a day. the hardest decision I ever made in my lifeGRAMMAR• You say: · I got a card from my sister this morning.· I hope to go to Europe next summer.✗Don’t say: in this morning | in next summer• You say: · The group meets three times a month.✗Don’t say: three times in a month• You can say in one week, month etc when emphasizing how often something happens: · He was stopped for speeding three times in one month.6at the end of a period of time: I’ll be with you in a minute. The results will be announced in two weeks’ time.► see thesaurus at
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7used with negatives or with ‘first’ to say how much time has passed since the last time something happened: I haven’t enjoyed myself so much in years. It was the team’s first win in eighteen months.8used to name the book, document, film etc where something or someone appears: You shouldn’t believe everything you read in the newspapers. Which actress starred in the film ‘Cleopatra’? There are a few mistakes in your essay. In his speech, Professor Leary praised the work of the volunteers.9making up the whole of something or included as part of something: There are twelve programmes in the series. How many minutes are there in an hour? Think of a word with eight letters in it meaning ‘cold’. Owen will be playing in the England team tomorrow.10doing or affecting a particular kind of job: a career in industry He’s been in politics for fifteen years. reforms in education11wearing something: He looked very handsome in his uniform. She was dressed in a blue linen suit.12used to talk about the state or situation of something or someone: I hear that their marriage is in trouble. The engine appears to be in good condition. His life was in danger. The castle now lies in ruins.13used to say what activity a group of people do: About 4,000 students took part in the protest. his role in the negotiations14used to talk about the shape, arrangement, or course of something or someone: I want you all to stand in a circle. She slept curled up in a ball. Can you walk in a straight line?15used between a smaller number and a larger number to say how common or how likely something is: One in ten homes now has cable TV. Smokers have a one in three chance of dying from their habit.16used before a plural number or amount to say how many people or things are involved, or how many there are in each group: Eggs are still sold in half dozens. The children work in pairs.in their hundreds/thousands etc (=in very large numbers) People flocked in their thousands to greet their new princess.17used between a smaller number or amount and a larger one to say what a rate is: Income tax stands at 23 pence in the pound. a hill with a gradient of one in six18used to say what colour something is or what it is made of: Do you have the same pattern in blue? a sculpture in white marble19used to say what specific thing your statement is related to: Milk is very rich in calcium. Clark had become more extreme in his opinions. an increase in fuel prices The street is about a mile in length.20used to refer to the weather or the physical conditions somewhere: I’ve been standing in the rain for over an hour. Would you prefer to sit in the shade?21used to say what feeling you have when you do something: She looked at me in horror. It was all done purely in fun.22used before the name of someone or something when you are saying how they are regarded: You have a very good friend in Pat. In Dwight D. Eisenhower the Republicans had found the ideal candidate.23used to say what person or thing has the quality you are mentioning: There was a hint of spring in the air. I don’t think Freddy had it in him to be a killer. She’s everything I’d want in a wife (=she has every quality I would want a wife to have).24used to name the substance, food, drink etc that contains something: Vitamin D is found in butter.25used to say how many parts something is divided into: a radio serial in four partsin two/halves/pieces etc I tore the letter in two and threw the pieces in the fire.26while doing something or while something is happening, and as a result of this: In all the confusion, it is quite possible that some people got tickets without paying. In my excitement, I forgot all about the message.in doing something In trying to protect the queen, Howard had put his own life in danger.27in that used after a statement to begin to explain in what way it is true: I’ve been lucky in that I have never had to worry about money.28be in your 20s/30s/40s etc to be between the ages of 20 and 29, 30 and 39 etc: Matthews was already in his mid-40s. → in all
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1into or inside a container, place, vehicle etcOPP out: Eric held the boat steady while the children got in. He went to the ticket machine and put a coin in. She dived in and swam out to the yacht.2inside or into a building, especially your home or the place where you workOPP out: Come in and sit down. I’m afraid Mr Stewart won’t be in until tomorrow morning. We’re staying in this evening.3if a train, boat, or plane is in, it has arrived at a station, airport etc: Our train’s not in yet. When’s her flight due in?4given or sent to a person or organization to be dealt with by them: All entries must be in by next week. Letters have been pouring in from all over the country. Have you handed your essay in yet?5if you write, paint, or draw something in, you add it in the correct place: Fill in your name and address on the form provided. The information is typed in by trained keyboarders.6if a player or team is in during a game of cricket, they are batting (bat)7if a ball is in during a game, it is inside the area where the game is being playedOPP out: Agassi’s second serve was just in.8if a politician or a political party is in, they have been elected: Labour recorded its highest vote ever, but the Tories got in again.9towards the centreSYN inward(s): The map had started to curl in at the edges.10when the tide is in, the sea by the shore is at its highest levelOPP out: The tide was in, and the sea lapped against the harbour wall.11be in for something if someone is in for something unpleasant, it is going to happen to them: I’m afraid he’s in for a bit of a disappointment.12be in for it informal if someone is in for it, they are going to be punished: If they find out what I’ve done, I’ll be in for it, won’t I?13be/get in on something to be or become involved in something that is happening: I think you ought to be in on this discussion, Ted.14be in with somebody informal to have a friendly relationship with someone: She’s in with the theatrical crowd. You have to be well in with the directors (=be very friendly with them) if you want to get promotion here.15be in at the beginning/start (of something) to be present or involved when something starts → have (got) it in for somebody
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informal fashionableOPP out: Red is definitely the in colour this year. Long skirts are in at the moment. I joined the club because it seemed the in thing to do.► see thesaurus at
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1the ins and outs of something all the facts and details of something: The book guides you through the ins and outs of choosing and growing garden flowers.2[singular] especially American English a way of getting the opportunity to do something or influence someone: The job is pretty boring, but it’s an in to a career in publishing.
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inin5 British English, in. American English (plural in or ins)
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the written abbreviation of inch or inches
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