1英语中常用介词英英解释英语中常用介词英英解释2in 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 3daffodils were in full bloom. involved in sth; taking part in sth: to act in a playused to show sbs job or profession: He is in the army. Shes in computers. in business / politicsused to show the form, shape, arrangement or quantity of sth: a novel in three parts Roll it up in a ball. They sat in rows. People flocked in their thousands to see her.used to show the language, material, etc. used: Say it in English. She wrote in pencil. Put it in writing. I paid in cash. He spoke in a loud voice.concerning sth: She was not lacking in courage. a country rich in minerals three metres in lengthwhile doing sth; while sth is happening: In attempting to save the child from drowning, she nearly lost her own life. In all the commotion I forgot to tell him the news. used to introduce the name of a person who has a particular quality: Were losing a first-rate editor in Kathy.used to show a rate or relative amount: a gradient of one in five a tax rate of 22 pence in the pound Idioms: in that (written) for the reason that; because: She was fortunate in that she had friends to help her. adverb Help Note: For the special uses of in in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example fill in (for sb) is in the phrasal verb section at fill.contained within an object, an area or a substance: We were locked in. I cant drink coffee with milk in. into an object, an area or a substance: She opened the door and went in. The kids were playing by the river and one of them fell in.(of people) at home or at a place of work: Nobody was in when we called. Antonym: OUT (of trains, buses, etc.) at the place where people can get on or off, for example the station: The bus is due in (= it should arrive) at six. (of letters, etc.) received: Applications must be in by April 30.4(of the TIDE) at or towards its highest point on land: Is the tide coming in or going out? elected: Several new Labour councillors got in at the last election. (in cricket, baseball, etc.) if a team or team member is in, they are BATTING: England were in first. (in tennis, etc.) if the ball is in, it has landed inside the line: Her serve was just in. Idioms: be in at sth to be present when sth happens: They were in at the start. be in for sth (informal) to be going to experience sth soon, especially sth unpleasant: Hes in for a shock! Im afraid were in for a storm.be / get in on sth (informal) to be/become involved in sth; to share or know about sth: Id like to be in on the plan. Is she in on the secret?be (well) in with sb (informal) to be (very) friendly with sb, and likely to get an advantage from the friendship in and out (of sth) going regularly to a place: He was in and out of jail for most of his life. adjective usually before noun (informal) popular and fashionable: Purple is the in colour this spring. Exotic pets are the in thing right now. Short skirts are in again. See also IN-JOKE noun Idioms: the ins and outs (of sth) all the details, especially the complicated or difficult ones: the ins and outs of the problem He quickly learned the ins and outs of the job.-in combining form(in nouns) an activity in which many people take part: a sit-in a teach-inin- prefix(