if not 要是不……
常用口语句子
I'll go if you're going； if not I'd rather stay at home.
你去我就去，否则我宁可待在家里。
If you've finished we can have a coffee； if not， you'd better keep working.
你要是完事了，咱们可以喝杯咖啡，不然的话，你最好接着干下去。
Are you ready？ If not， I'm going without you.
准备好了吗？要不，我就自己去了。
常用英语短语
if only 只要，但愿
常用口语句子
If only I could swim.
要是我会游泳该多好。
If only it would stop raining.
真希望雨能停。
If only I had gone by taxi.
假若我是乘出租车去的就好了。
常用英语短语
if so 假如这样的话
常用口语句子
If so， we'll certainly give you a discount.
如果这样，我方肯定会给你折扣的。
If so，we'll have to put the meeting off.
如果这样，我们只好把会议推迟。
If so， your points of view are bound to conflict with his.
如果这样的话，你的观点一定会和他的起冲突。
discount ['dɪskaunt] n. 折扣
conflict ['kɔnflɪkt] v. 分歧，抵触
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impatient at 不耐烦
常用口语句子
You're too impatient with her； she's only achild.
你对她太缺乏耐心，她只不过是个孩子。
I was impatient at his delay in answering.
我对他的延迟答复感到不耐烦。
I am getting impatient at having to wait solong.
等这么长时间我都不耐烦了。
常用英语短语
impatient for 急切，渴望
常用口语句子
Many graduates are impatient for becoming managers.
很多人毕了业就迫不及待想当经理。
I'm impatient for the summer holidays to come.
我热切盼望暑假到来。
I am impatient for his arrival.
我急切盼着他的到来。
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in (the) light of 鉴于，由于
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In light of these changes， we must revise our plan.
鉴于有这些变化，我们必须修改计划。
He reviewed his decision in light of recent development.
他根据最近的事态发展重新考虑自己的决定。
In light of the news circumstances the meeting had better be postponed.
根据新情况，会议最好推迟。
postpone [pə'spəun] v. 延期，推迟
常用英语短语
in a flash 立刻，一瞬间
常用口语句子
I'll be back in a flash.
我马上就回来。
In a flash， the truth came to him.
突然间，他明白了真相。
Several years passed in a flash.
一晃几年又过去了。
常用英语短语
in a hurry 匆忙地；急切，赶紧；立刻，轻易地
常用口语句子
She dressed in a hurry.
她迅速穿好衣服。
He was in a hurry to leave.
他急于离开。
She won't forget that in a hurry.
她不会一下子就忘的。
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in a minute 马上，立刻
常用口语句子
Our guests will be here in a minute！
我们的客人马上就到！
Wait here. I'll be back in a minute.
在这儿等，我一会儿就回来。
Mary will be with you in a minute.
玛丽一会儿就会和你在一起了。
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in a moment 立刻，一会儿
常用口语句子
I'll come in a moment.
我一会儿就来。
I'll come back to that point in a moment.
我马上就会回到那件事情上。
He isn't in. Please call again in a moment.
现在他不在，请等会儿再来电话。
常用英语短语
in a sense 从某种意义上说
常用口语句子
What you say is true in a sense.
你的话在某种意义上属实。
You are right in a sense， but you don't knowall the facts.
在某种意义上你是对的，但你不了解全部事实。
His suggestion is in a sense workable.
他的建议在某种程度上讲是可行的。
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in a/one way 在某种程度上，在某种意义上
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The changes are an improvement in a way.
这些变化某种意义上说是一种进步。
In one way you're right， I suppose.
我猜想在某种程度上你是对的。
In a way， I'm glad you made that mistake，for it will serve as a warning to you.
在某种程度上说，你犯那个错误我倒感到高兴，因为它可以对你敲警钟。
improvement [？m"pru？vm？nt] n. 改进，增进
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in a word 简言之，总之
常用口语句子
In a word， I think he's a fool.
总之，我认为他是个傻瓜。
We are， in a word， busy. Ridiculously busy.
总之，我们很忙，非常忙。
In a word， I can't go out as I have many things to do.
总而言之，我不能出去，因为我有许多事情.
要做。
ridiculously [rɪd'ɪkjʊləsli] adv. 极其，非常
常用英语短语
in accordance with与……一致，按照
常用口语句子
This is in accordance with reason.
这是合乎情理的。
His words are not in accordance with common sense.
他的话不符合常识。
He did not act in accordance with the orders.
他没有遵照命令办事。
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in addition 另外，加之
常用口语句子
Such an outfit would be a useful addition to my wardrobe.
在我的服装中添置这一套会有用的。
They've just had an addition to the family， is another child.
他们家里刚刚又添了一口人。
Ann will be a very useful addition to ourteam.
安来到我们队给我们增加了一员干将。
wardrobe ['wɔːdrəub] n. 全部衣物
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in addition to 除……之外（还）
常用口语句子
In addition to his homework， he did many exercises.
除了家庭作业外，他还做了许多习题。
In addition to the names on the list there are six other applicants.
除此名单上的名字之外，还有六个申请人。
In addition to his flat in London， he has avilla in Italy and a castle in Scotland.
他除了在英国有一套公寓外，他在意大利还有一栋别墅，在苏格兰有一座城堡。
常用英语短语
in advance 预先，事先
常用口语句子
The rent must be paid in advance.
租金须预付。
Send your luggage on in advance.
请把行李预先送出。
It's impossible to know in advance what will happen.
预知未来发生的事是不可能的。
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in all 总共，合计
常用口语句子
That's ā5.40 in all.
总共5.40英镑。
There were twelve of us in all for dinner.
我们一共十二个人吃饭。
I bought four hats， in all.
我总共买了四个帽子。
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in any case/event 无论如何
常用口语句子
In any case/event you must arrive there ontime.
无论如何你必须按时到达那里。
I don't see why I couldn't do it. In any case/event， I'm going to try.
我不明白为什么我做不了，无论如何，我会试一下。
In any case /event he can not give it up.
他无论如何不会放弃它。
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in brief 简单地说，简言之
常用口语句子
In brief， your work is bad.
总之，你做得不好。
We should， in brief， invest heavily in digital systems.
总之，我们应当加重对数字系统的投资。
To begin with， I'd like to tell in brief the importance of the work.
首先，我想简要谈谈这项工作的重要性。
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in case 万一
常用口语句子
Take an umbrella， in case it rains.
带把伞吧，万一下雨。
In case I'm late， start without me.
万一我来晚了，你们就开始吧，别等我了。
In case he comes， let me know.
如果他来的话，告诉我一声。
常用英语短语
in case of 假如，防备
常用口语句子
In case of fire， ring the alarm bell.
遇火警时立即按警铃。
In case of rain， they can't go.
万一下雨，他们就不能去了。
Take a spare tire along in case of need.
带个备用轮胎去，以备不时之需。
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in charge of 负责，总管
常用口语句子
He was left in charge of the shop while the manager was away.
经理不在时，他负责这个商店。
I am in charge of financial affairs.
我职掌财务。
The teacher is in charge of the class.
这位教师负责这个班。
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in common 共用的，共有的
常用口语句子
The two games have much in common.
这两个游戏有很多共同点。
I have nothing in common with Jane.
我和简毫无共同之处。
We have a lot in common.
我们有很多相同之处。
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in consequence (of) 因此，由于
常用口语句子
She was found guilty， and lost her job inconsequence (of it).
她被判有罪，因而失去了工作。
She was over the age limit and， inconsequence， her application was rejected.
她超过了年龄限制，因此，她的申请被拒绝了。
In consequence of your bad work I have to dismiss you.
由于你的工作很糟，我不得不把你解雇。
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in danger 处于危险中
常用口语句子
His life was in danger.
他有生命危险。
I don't want to put you in danger.
我不想把你置于危险之中。
He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
他开得太快了，我真觉得我的生命处于危险之中。
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in debt 欠债，欠情
常用口语句子
They are in debt to the bank.
他们欠银行很多钱。
The company is deep in debt.
这家公司深陷债务之中。
You saved my life： I am forever in your debt.
你救了我的命；我永远感恩不尽。
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in deep water 陷入困境
常用口语句子
John has been in deep water ever since he lost his job.
约翰失业后一直处于困境中。
It was easy at first，but we are in deep waternow.
开始还容易，但现在我们遇到麻烦了。
Have lost her passport， she is now in deep water.
她丢了护照，身陷困境。
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in detail 详细地
常用口语句子
He described the process in detail.
他详细地描述了过程。
We'll discuss the problem later in detail.
我们以后再详尽地讨论这一问题。
Would you please explain the the me indetail？
您是否能详细地说明一下主题？
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in difficulty 处境困难
常用口语句子
The business is in financial difficulty.
公司在财政上有困难。
When you are in difficulty， you may ask for her help.
你有困难时，可以找她帮忙。
We should help the friends in difficulty.
我们应该帮助处于困境的朋友。
常用英语短语
in doubt 不能肯定的，可怀疑的
常用口语句子
Their acceptance of the contract is still indoubt.
他们是否接受那合同还说不准。
If in doubt， don't do it.
没有把握就不要做。
The future of the peace talks is in doubt.
和平谈判的未来还有疑虑。
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in effect 实际上，事实上；有效
常用口语句子
The two systems are， in effect， identical.
这两种制度实际上一模一样。
Some ancient laws are still in effect.
有些古时的法律现在仍然有效。
In effect， we'll be earning less than we werelast year.
实际上，我们将挣得比去年少。
identical [aɪ'dentɪkl] adj. 完全相同的
ancient ['eɪnʃənt] adj. 古代的，远古的
常用英语短语
in fact 事实上
常用口语句子
In fact， I think you're right.
事实上，我认为你是对的。
In fact， I think an old car is better than none.
事实上，我认为有一辆旧车总比没车强。
In fact I am not interested in matinee show.
事实上，我对下午场演出并不感兴趣。
matinee ['mætneɪ] n. 下午场常用英语短语
in fashion 时髦，流行
常用口语句子
What is in fashion these days？
现今流行什么？
This kind of dress is now in fashion.
这种衣服现在很时髦。
The style of cloth is in fashion nowadays.
现在这种布料正流行。
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in favor of 支持，赞成
常用口语句子
I am very much in favor of your proposal.
我非常赞成你的建议。
She is all in favor of my suggestion.
她完全赞同我的建议。
常用英语短语
in front of 面对，在……前
常用口语句子
The bus stops right in front of our house.
公共汽车正停在我们房前。
The cheques must be signed in front of the cashier at the bank.
必须当着银行出纳员的面签这些支票。
Please don't talk about it in front of the children.
请不要当着孩子们谈论那事。
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in general 一般来说，大体上
常用口语句子
In general her work has been good， but this essay is dreadful.
总的说来，她的作品不错，不过这篇文章糟.
透了。
In general， I agree to what you said.
我大体上同意你所说的。
The class are， in general， very bright.
总的说来，这个班级的学生都很聪明。
dreadful ['dredfl] adj. 糟糕的常用英语短语
in half 成两半
常用口语句子
I once saw a man tear a telephone directoryin half.
我有一次看见一个人把电话簿撕成了两半。
Cut the cake in half width ways.
将这个蛋糕横着切成两半。
I'll be ready in half a minute.
我马上就准备好。
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in hand 在进行中，待办理；有关系
常用口语句子
We have still an hour in hand before thetrain leaves.
火车开走前我们还有一个小时。
I haven't any money in hand.
我手头一分钱都没有。
Your remarks do not bear on the matter inhand.
你的话和目前这件事没有关系。
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in honor of 为庆祝，为纪念
常用口语句子
The monument is in honor of a scientist.
那座纪念碑是为纪念一位科学家而建的。
We gave a dinner in honor of our guests.
我们设宴款待客人。
It's only a party in honor of my birthday.
这只是为了庆祝我的生日而举行的晚会。
monument ['mɔnjumənt] n. 纪念馆，纪念碑
常用英语短语
in itself 本质上，就其本身而言
常用口语句子
The money in itself meant nothing to them.
这钱本身对他们来说是没有什么价值的。
Existing of the Earth is a miracle in itself.
地球的存在本身就是一个奇迹。
The proposal is all right in itself， but we are short of fund now.
这个提案本身很好，可我们目前缺少资金。
miracle ['mɪrəkl] n. 奇迹
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in line with 与……一致；与某物成一直线
常用口语句子
Your plan is in line with my ideas.
你的计划与我的想法一致。
That isn't in line with my ideas at all.
那跟我的想法完全不一致。
Just get me in line with that tower！
只要让我和那塔在一条线上就行！
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in memory of 纪念
常用口语句子
He founded the charity in memory of his late wife.
他兴办那项慈善事业以纪念他已故的妻子。
He wrote the poem in memory of his friend.
他为怀念他的朋友而写了那首诗。
Let's plant a cherry tree in memory of our graduation.
我们种棵樱桃树作为毕业纪念吧。
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in no case 决不
常用口语句子
I will reveal your secret in no case.
我决不会泄漏你的秘密。
Anybody should in no case be allowed to stay here.
绝不许任何人在这里停留。
In no case have I noticed that he left early.
我根本没有注意到他早退了。
常用英语短语
in no time 立即，马上
常用口语句子
He will come back in no time.
他很快就会回来的。
They finished the task in no time.
他们一下子就完成了任务。
The boy figured out the problem in no time.
男孩很快解决了那个问题。
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in no way 决不
常用口语句子
She is in no way to blame.
根本不应该怪她。
In no way am I responsible for what has happened.
我决不对发生的事情负责。
In fact， he is in no way honest.
其实他一点儿也不老实。
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in order 按顺序，按次序；妥当的，能用的
常用口语句子
He was as busy as a bee trying to put the house in order.
他为了要把家里弄得整整齐齐，忙了好一.
阵子。
His desk is always in order.
他的书桌上总是整整齐齐的。
Is your passport in order？
你的护照仍然有效吗？
常用英语短语
in order that 为了，以便
常用口语句子
He left early in order that he would arriveon time.
他早早动身好按时到达。
I am saving money in order that I can buy ahouse.
我正在攒钱，以便我能买一所房子。
In order that every student might understand it， the teacher explained that passage again and again.
为了使每个学生都明白，老师反复讲解那一段。
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in other words 换句话说
常用口语句子
In other words， none of us can go to the movie.
换句话说，我们都不能去看电影。
In other words， he doesn't like you at all.
换句话说，他一点也不喜欢你。
In other words， we had better change our plan.
换句话说，我们最好改变一下计划。
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in part 部分地，在某种程度上
常用口语句子
His success was due in part to luck.
他成功的部分原因是运气好。
This is， in part， my own mistake.
在某种程度上来说，这是我自己的错。
The delay was in part due to the heavy rain.
在某种程度上讲，延误是由大雨造成的。
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in particular 特别，尤其
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The whole meal was good but the wine in particular was excellent.
整顿饭都很好，尤其是葡萄酒更好。
Is there anything in particular you'd like for dinner？
正餐你有什么特别喜欢的菜吗？
No， nothing in particular.
没有，什么都行。
It was a good concert - I enjoyed the last song in particular.
这是一场很不错的音乐会--我尤其喜欢最后一首歌。
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in season 旺季
常用口语句子
Strawberries are cheaper when they're inseason.
草莓当令时便宜些。
Hotels are often full in season.
在度假旺季，旅馆经常客满。
Watermelon is in season this month.
这个月西瓜要上市了。
strawberry['strɔːbrɪ] n. 草莓
watermelon ['wɔːtə，melən] n. 西瓜
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in person 亲自，本人
常用口语句子
The winner will be there in person to collect the prize.
奖金需获奖者本人领取。
You may apply for tickets in person or by letter.
需票者可亲自来申请亦可来信索取。
You have to sign for it in person.
你得自己亲自签署。
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in place 在合适的位置；适当的
常用口语句子
She likes everything to be in place before she starts work.
她喜欢东西都摆好再开始工作。
The proposal is not quite in place.
那个提议并不十分适当。
They put in place the tools of my new business.
他们把我干这一新行当所需要的用具安放得井井有条。
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in place of 代替，取代，交换
常用口语句子
The chairman was ill so his deputy spoke in his place.
主席生病了，所以由副主席代为致词。
Money is being used in place of something more direct.
金钱正在被更直接地用来取代某种东西。
Plastics are now often used in place of woodor metal.
现在塑胶经常被用来代替木料或金属。
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in practice 练习；在实践中，实际上
常用口语句子
It's important to keep in practice.
经常练习很重要。
It's a fine scheme on paper， but will it work in practice？
那计划不错，不过实践上是否可行？
It was quite useless in practice.
实际上，这个一点用也没有。
常用英语短语
in proportion to 与……成比例
常用口语句子
The room is wide in proportion to its height.
这房间就其高度的比例而言是很宽的。
Payment will be in proportion to the work done， not to the time spent doing it.
报酬将与工作量成比例，而不是与花费的时间成比例。
A thing is valued in proportion to its rarity.
物以稀为贵。
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in public 公开地，当众
常用口语句子
She was appearing in public for the first time since her illness.
她自从患病以来第一次公开露面。
We hope you can acknowledge your mistake in public.
我们希望你当众认错。
It is the first time that I speak in public.
这是我第一次在公共场合发言。
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in question 正被考虑或讨论
常用口语句子
That is not the point in question.
那不是要考虑的要点。
The woman in question is sitting over there.
提到的那个女的就在那里坐着呢。
The job in question is available for three months only.
所谈到的这一工作空缺为时仅三个月。
常用英语短语
in regard to 关于，至于
常用口语句子
I'll write you later in regard to this matter.
关于这个问题以后我给你写信。
We have reached an agreement with him inregard to the shipment.
我们已经就装运问题同他达成协议。
I have nothing to say in regard to that subject.
对那个问题，我没有什么要说的。
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in relation to 关于，涉及
常用口语句子
I have a lot to say in relation to that affair.
关于那件事，我有很多话要讲。
Prices seem high in relation to wages.
和工资比起来，价格似乎较高。
The question was in relation to his driving skills.
问题是跟他开车的技巧有关。
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in return (for) 作为报答/回报/交换
常用口语句子
I bought him a drink in return for his help.
我请他喝酒以酬谢他的帮助。
I'll let you borrow it on one condition： you lend me your bicycle in return.
我借给你也行，但有个条件，你得把你的自行车借给我。
What did you give him in return？
你给他什么作为报答呢？
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in short 简言之，总之
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Things couldn't be worse financially： inshort， we're bankrupt.
在财务方面已经糟得不能再糟了：总之一句话，我们破产了。
In short， I am interested in all of the sports.
简而言之，我对一切运动都感兴趣。
In short， we must be prepared.
总而言之，我们要有准备。
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in spite of 尽管
常用口语句子
They went out in spite of the rain.
尽管下着雨，他们还是出去了。
In spite of all his efforts he failed.
他已竭尽全力，但仍然失败了。
In spite of my efforts at persuasion， he wouldn't agree.
尽管我努力劝说，他还是不同意。
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in step with 与……一致/协调
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His lifestyle is not really in step with the times.
他的生活方式与时代不太合拍。
The pound rises in step with the dollar.
英镑与美元同步上升。
My ideas are in step with yours.
我的想法和你是一致的。
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in tears 流着泪，在哭着
常用口语句子
She was in tears over the death of her puppy.
她因小狗死去而哭泣。
Her face was bathed in tears.
她泪流满面。
The little girl was already in tears.
小女孩已经在哭了。
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in terms of 按照，从……方面来说
常用口语句子
Think of it in terms of an investment.
从投资的角度来考虑那件事。
The figures are expressed in terms of apercentage.
那些数字是以百分数表示的。
He referred to your work in terms of high praise.
他对你的工作大加赞扬。
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in that event 如果那种情况发生，如果是那样的话
常用口语句子
In that event you must do as he says.
如果那样的话，你必须按他说的做。
You could be right， and in that event they'll have to pay you back.
可能是你对，那样的话，他们就得把钱还你。
It may snow. In that event， they won't go.
可能会下雪。那样的话，他们就不去了。
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in the course of 在……期间/过程中
常用口语句子
Duff called me in the course of our conversation.
在我们谈话时，达夫打电话给我。
In the course of the experiments， they cameacross a series of new problems.
在试验过程中他们碰到一系列新问题。
In the course of study they brought up many questions.
在学习过程中他们提出很多问题。
常用英语短语
in the distance 在远处
常用口语句子
A lighthouse was flashing in the distance.
灯塔在远处发出闪烁的光。
I heard a faint sound in the distance.
我听到远处有个微弱的声音。
The sea was plainly visible in the distance.
大海远远地清晰可见。
常用英语短语
in the end 最后，终于
常用口语句子
You'll get there in the end if you work hard！
你如果努力工作，最终会达到目的的。
In the end， things will mend.
车到山前必有路。
I am very much pleased that we have come to term in the end.
我们终于达成协议了，我感到非常高兴。
常用英语短语
in the event 结果，到头来
常用口语句子
I was worried about the hotel bill， but in the event I had enough money to pay.
我一直担心旅馆的费用，结果我有足够的钱付账。
If you play with fire，you'll get burn in theevent.
你如果玩火，到头来总会被灼伤。
We were afraid he would be serious on stage， but in the event he performed beautifully.
我们担心他在台上会一本正经，可是结果他演得精彩极了。
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in the event of 如果……发生，万一
常用口语句子
In the event of his death Sheila will in herit the money.
一旦他故去，希拉就会继承这笔钱。
In the event of exam， we can not go swimming today.
假如考试，我们今天就不能去游泳。
In the event of rain， the party will be heldindoors.
如果下雨，聚会就在室内举行。
常用英语短语
in the face of 不管，即使；在……面前
常用口语句子
We are powerless in the face of such forces.
面对这样强大的力量，我们无能为力。
He succeeded in the face of great opposition.
尽管遭到许多反对，他还是成功了。
We should compose ourselves in the face offear.
我们在危险时要保持镇静。
常用英语短语
in the first place 首先
常用口语句子
Why did you choose basketball in the first place？
你为何首先选择篮球呢？
You should never have acted the way you did in the first place.
当初你就不该这么做。
In the first place， we should solve this problem.
首先，我们应该解决这个问题。
常用英语短语
in (the) future 今后，在未来
常用口语句子
Please be punctual in future.
今后请准时。
I'll be more careful in future.
以后我会小心些。
We may find it useful in future.
这东西日后可能用得着。
常用英语短语
in the least 丝毫，一点
常用口语句子
He is not interested in math in the least.
他对数学一点都不感兴趣。
He did not compromise in the least on this matter.
在这件事上，他一点也不妥协。
The book is not in the least difficult.
这本书一点也不难。
常用英语短语
in the long run 长期，从长远来看
常用口语句子
In the long run prices are bound to rise.
从长远看，物价肯定要涨。
In the long run， one should save money for emergencies.
从长远看，应该存钱以备不测。
You will find it beneficial in the long run.
从长远上看，你会发现这个很有益。
常用英语短语
in the way 挡道
常用口语句子
I'm afraid your car is in the way.
看来你的汽车挡着道了。
I left them alone， as I felt I was in the way.
我躲开了他们，因为我觉得我碍他们的事。
Although he thought he was helping us prepare dinner， he was only in the way.
虽然他认为他在帮我们准备饭，但他只是碍手碍脚。
常用英语短语
in time 及时；迟早，最后
常用口语句子
Will I be in time for the train？
我赶得上那趟火车吗？
You'll be in time if you hurry.
你要是抓紧一点儿就会来得及。
You'll learn how to do it in time.
你早晚能学会做这件事的。
常用英语短语
in touch 联系，接触；了解
常用口语句子
Let's keep in touch.
咱们保持联系吧。
I'll be in touch again towards the end of the week.
我到周末时再联系。
I try to keep in touch with current events by reading the newspapers.
我通过读报来尽量了解时事。
常用英语短语
in turn 依次，轮流；转而
常用口语句子
The girls called out their names in turn.
那些女孩儿逐一报出自己的名字。
They answered the teacher's questions inturn.
他们依次回答了老师的问题。
The students clean the classroom everydayin turn.
学生们每天轮流打扫教室。
常用英语短语
in vain 徒劳，白费力
常用口语句子
All our work was in vain.
我们的工作全都白干了。
Day after day she waited in vain for him to telephone her.
日复一日，她徒劳地等待他的电话。
We tried in vain to make him change his mind.
我们想使他改变主意，结果是白费心思。
常用英语短语
indifferent to 无兴趣，不关心
常用口语句子
He is indifferent to the result of the exam.
他对考试结果漠不关心。
I was so excited to see snow that I was indifferent to the cold.
我看到雪激动得连寒冷都不在乎了。
I am indifferent to their arguments.
我对他们的争论毫不关心。
222常用英语短语
inferior to 级别低于，不如
常用口语句子
These oranges are inferior to those I bought last week.
这些橙子没我上星期买的好。
The house is inferior to what I expected.
那房子比我所期望的差。
This wine is inferior to that in flavor.
这种葡萄酒的味道比那种差。
常用英语短语
inside out 里面朝外；彻底地
常用口语句子
Turn the blouse inside out before drying it.
把衬衫翻过来再晾干。
It was so windy that my umbrella turned inside out.
风很大，把我的伞吹翻了。
You've turned your pull over inside out.
你的套头毛衣里外穿反了。
He turned the meaning inside out.
他将意思弄反了。
常用英语短语
instead of 代替，而不是
常用口语句子
Let's play cards instead of watching television.
咱们玩纸牌吧，别看电视了。
We sometimes eat rice instead of potatoes.
我们有时候吃大米，不吃土豆。
Instead of Graham， it was Peter who movedin.
搬进来的不是格雷厄姆，而是彼得。
常用英语短语
intent on 专心于；决心，坚决
常用口语句子
He's intent on getting promotion， and noone's going to stop him！
他一心一意想得到晋升，谁也劝阻不了他。
I was so intent on my work that I didn't notice the time.
我专心工作，没有留意时间。
She is intent on getting the job done quickly.
她决心尽快把这件事情做好。
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