英语资料整理.doc

英语中常用介词英英解释 in ? preposition, adverb, adjective, noun preposition Help Note: For the special uses of in in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example deal in sth is in the phrasal verb section at deal. at a point within an area or a space: a country in Africa ◆ The kids were playing in the street. ◆ Its in that drawer. ◆ I read about it in the paper. within the shape of sth; surrounded by sth: She was lying in bed. ◆ sitting in an armchair ◆ Leave the key in the lock. ◆ Soak it in cold water. into sth: He dipped his brush in the paint. ◆ She got in her car and drove off. forming the whole or part of sth/sb; contained within sth/sb: There are 31 days in May. ◆ all the paintings in the collection ◆ I recognize his father in him (= his character is similar to his fathers). during a period of time: in 2005 ◆ in the 18th century ◆ in spring / summer / autumn / winter ◆ in the fall ◆ in March ◆ in the morning / afternoon / evening ◆ Im getting forgetful in my old age. after a particular length of time: to return in a few minutes / hours / days / months. ◆ It will be ready in a weeks time (= one week from now). ◆ She learnt to drive in three weeks (= after three weeks she could drive). (used in negative sentences or after first, last, etc.) for a particular period of time: I havent seen him in years. ◆ Its the first letter Ive had in ten days. wearing sth: dressed in their best clothes ◆ the man in the hat ◆ to be in uniform / disguise ◆ She was all in black. used to describe physical surroundings: We went out in the rain. ◆ He was sitting alone in the darkness. used to show a state or condition: Im in love! ◆ The house is in good repair. ◆ I must put my affairs in order. ◆ a man in his thirties ◆ The daffodils were in full bloom. involved in sth; taking part in sth: to act in a play used to show sbs job or profession: He is in the army. ◆ Shes in computers. ◆ in business / politics used to show the form, shape, arran