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in one fell swoop, at one fell swoop exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (in a single fast action) | 一下子 yí xià zi |
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| Pests or disease can wipe out the entire crop in one fell swoop. |
in one word advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in summary) | 总而言之 zǒng ér yán zhī |
| | 一言以蔽之 yì yán yǐ bì zhī |
| | 一句话 yí jù huà |
| How was the movie? In one word, awful. |
in operation adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (functioning, active) | 起作用的 qǐ zuò yòng de |
| | 生效的 shēng xiào de |
| | 运转中的 yùn zhuǎn zhōng de |
| After several delays the new factory is finally in operation. |
in opposition advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in disagreement) | 反对地 fǎn duì de |
| | 不支持地 bù zhī chí de |
| | 不赞成地 bú zàn chéng de |
in opposition to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (against) | 反对… fǎn duì |
| | 与…相对立 yǔ xiāng duì lì |
| We're demonstrating in opposition to the anti-immigrant legislation. |
in order advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in the correct arrangement) | 按顺序地 àn shùn xù de |
| | 有次序地 yǒu cì xù de |
| | 井然有序地 jǐng rán yǒu xù de |
| Please put the cards in order. Could you put these files in order, please? |
in order adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (arranged in the correct way) | 按顺序的 àn shùn xù de |
| | 依照次序的 yī zhào cì xù de |
| | 井然有序的 jǐng rán yǒu xù de |
| The office manager wanted to make sure that everything was in order. |
in order adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (appropriate, required) | 没有提供翻译
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| Security agents looked at my papers and told me that all was in order. |
in order for [sth/sb] to do [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (so that [sth] happens) | 为了使…
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| In order for sales to be strong, our department needs to work hard this month. |
in order that conjconjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that." | (so that) | 为了… wèi le … |
| The company is designing each store in order that customers may shop comfortably and conveniently. |
in order to advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (so as to, for the purpose of) | 为了 wèi le |
| | 从而 cóng ér |
| | 以便 yǐ biàn |
| You don't need a degree in order to work as an escort. |
in order to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (so as to) | 为了… wèi le … |
| I went to the shop in order to buy some milk. |
in ordinary usage adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (colloquial, commonly used) | 正常使用的 zhèng cháng shǐ yòng de |
| When philosophers speak of "freedom" they often mean something quite different than the way that word is used in ordinary usage. |
in other respects advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in other ways) | 在其他方面 zài qí tā fāng miàn |
| Sometimes my uncle can appear unfriendly, but in other respects he is a good man. |
in other ways advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (by different means) | 用别的方式 yòng bié de fāng shì |
| She soon realized she'd have to earn her living in other ways. |
in other ways advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in relation to other things) | 在其他方面 zài qí tā fāng miàn |
| I like some things about him, but in other ways I find him difficult to understand. He acts maturely in some ways, but in other ways he can be extremely childish. |
in other words advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (that is to say) | 换句话说 huàn jù huà shuō |
| | 换言之 huàn yán zhī |
| I would love to go but I have a lot to do...in other words, I don't have time. |
in our time advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (during our lifetimes) | 在我们这个时代 zài wǒ men zhè gè shí dài |
| Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest leaders in our time. |
in outline advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in essence) | 简明扼要地 jiǎn míng è yào de |
| | 提纲式地 tí gāng shì de |
| | 梗概地 gěng gài de |
| I like your idea in outline but would like some time to study the details. |
in pain adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (suffering) | 痛苦的 tòng kǔ de |
| | 受苦的 shòu kǔ de |
| I hate seeing my daughter in pain. |
be in pain v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (suffer intense discomfort) | 遭受疼痛
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| She was in pain after her neck injury. |
in parallel advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (at the same time, simultaneously) | 同时地 tóng shí de |
| The practical course and the theory course will run in parallel this term. |
in part advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (partially, partly) | 部分地 bù fèn de |
| I agree with you in part but not completely. |
in particular advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (especially, specifically) | 特别地 tè bié de |
| | 尤其 yóu qí |
| The past year, in particular the past six months, has been very challenging for the company. |
in partnership advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (jointly) | 合伙地 hé huǒ de |
| | 搭伙地 dā huǒ de |
| | 合作地 hé zuò de |
| I prefer working in partnership to working on my own. |
in passing advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in a casual or cursory way) | 随便地,碰巧地
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| | 顺便地 shùn biàn de |
| He mentioned in passing that he was going to be away for a few days. |
in peril advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in danger, at risk) | 在危险中 zài wēi xiǎn zhōng |
| | 情况危急 qíng kuàng wēi jí |
| | 冒着危险 mào zhe wēi xiǎn |
| The sailing boat was in peril as the storm grew stronger. |
in perpetuity advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (indefinitely) | 永远地 yǒng yuǎn de |
| | 永恒地 yǒng héng de |
| | 永久地 yǒng jiǔ de |
| Your pension will be paid in perpetuity. |
in person advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in real life, in the flesh) | 亲自 qīn zì |
| | 亲身 qīn shēn |
备注: A hyphen is used when the term is an adjective that precedes a noun. |
| He was incredibly excited to see his favorite musician in person. |
in pieces adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (broken, fragmented) | 破碎的 pò suì de |
| | 成碎片的 chéng suì piàn de |
| | 粉碎的 fěn suì de |
| I've broken the mirror and now it's in pieces. My best vase lay in pieces on the dining-room floor. |
in place advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (positioned in readiness) | 准备就绪 zhǔn bèi jiù xù |
| The artist put all his equipment in place and began a new painting. |
in place advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | US (without moving to another spot) | 就位地 jiù wèi de |
| | 在恰当的位置 zài qià dàng de wèi zhì |
| | 在原来的位置 zài yuán lái de wèi zhì |
| At the signal, the band halted and marched in place. |
| 一接到信号,乐队就停下来并原地踏步。 |
in place of advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (instead of, replacing) | 代替… dài tì … |
| You can use tinned tomatoes in place of fresh ones in this recipe. |
in plain clothes exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (not wearing a uniform) | 着便装 zhuó biàn zhuāng |
| | 穿便衣 chuān biàn yī |
| The policemen were in plain clothes so the criminals didn't recognise them. |
in plain English advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in clear and simple language) | 用浅显的英语 yòng qiǎn xiǎn de yīng yǔ |
| I wish politicians would talk in plain English! |
in plain terms exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (in clear and simple language) | 用浅显易懂的语言 yòng qiǎn xiǎn yì dǒng de yǔ yán |
| The man spoke in plain terms so the commoners could understand. |
in plain view exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (overtly, in the open) | 视野开阔地 shì yě kāi kuò de |
| | 视线清晰地 shì xiàn qīng xī de |
| | 能清楚看见地 néng qīng chǔ kàn jiàn de |
| The deer stood in plain view in the field in front of us. |
in plain words exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (expressed simply) | 简单地说 jiǎn dān de shuō |
| | 明白地说 míng bái de shuō |
| You need to write the instructions in plain words so people can understand them. The new Prime Minister expressed his political views in plain words. |
in play adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (ball: not out) (球) | 处于可比赛状态
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| The ball was in play when the winger crossed it for the centre forward to score. |
in play adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | figurative (active) | 起作用的 qǐ zuò yòng de |
| | 有影响的 yǒu yǐng xiǎng de |
| Lowering the interest rate is among ideas that are still in play. |
in play advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (as a joke) | 开玩笑地 kāi wán xiào de |
| The comment was made in play and not intended to offend anyone. |
in point of fact exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (actually) | 事实上,实际上
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in poor taste advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in an ill-judged or offensive way) | 趣味低俗地 qù wèi dī sú de |
| | 粗俗地 cū sú de |
| | 不得体地 bù dé tǐ de |
| I do think they've decorated their bedroom in poor taste. |
in poor taste adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (offensive) | 不礼貌的 bù lǐ mào de |
| | 粗俗的 cū sú de |
| | 无礼的 wú lǐ de |
| John's joke about his mother-in-law was in poor taste. |
in position advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (placed so as to be ready for action) | 就位 jiù wèi |
| | 在适当的位置 zài shì dàng de wèi zhì |
| The athletes were in position on the starting line ready for the race to begin. |
in possession of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (owning or having) | 拥有… yōng yǒu |
| | 占有… zhàn yǒu |
| He was arrested for being in possession of drugs. |
in possession of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (being held by) | 为…所拥有 wéi suǒ yōng yǒu |
in power exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (holding office, having authority) | 当权 dāng quán |
| | 掌权 zhǎng quán |
in practice exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (from a practical point of view) | 事实上,实际上
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| | 在熟悉过程中 zài shú xī guò chéng zhōng |
| | (医师等)开业的 yī shī děng kāi yè de |
| In practice, it doesn't always go smoothly. |
in preference to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (rather than) | 宁可…也不要… nìng kě yě bú yào |
| | 宁愿…而不… nìng yuàn ér bù |
| I drink coffee in the mornings in preference to tea. |
in prehistoric times advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (before history began) | 史前地
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| In prehistoric times, most of what is now Northern Europe was covered in ice. |
in preparation advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (so as to be ready) | 正在进行中 zhèng zài jìn xíng zhōng |
| | 为…而准备地 wèi ér zhǔn bèi de |
| I have an exam coming up so I've read all the relevant books in preparation. |
in preparation for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (so as to be ready for) | 为…做准备 wèi … zuò zhǔn bèi |
| A lot of new sports facilities are being built in preparation for the Olympics. |
in principle advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (theoretically) | 理论上 lǐ lùn shàng |
| | 原理上 yuán lǐ shàng |
| | 原则上 yuán zé shàng |
| Though I believe in honesty in principle, I often find myself telling little lies to avoid hurting people's feelings. |
in print advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in published form) | 已出版地 yǐ chū bǎn de |
| | 发行地 fā xíng dì |
| The book I want is no longer in print. The writer was pleased to see his book in print at last. |
in prison advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in a correctional institution) | 在监牢里 zài jiān láo lǐ |
| | 被监禁地 bèi jiān jìn de |
| Jack had been in prison for two months before he was released. |
in privacy advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (not publicly) | 私密地 sī mì de |
| | 私下里 sī xià lǐ |
| | 秘密地 mì mì de |
| We would like to discuss the job offer in privacy. |
in private advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (not publicly) | 私密地 sī mì de |
| | 私下里 sī xià lǐ |
| | 秘密地 mì mì de |
| He asked to speak to me in private. |
in process adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (underway, ongoing) | 进行中的 jìn xíng zhōng de |
| | 正在进行的 zhèng zài jìn xíng de |
| Preparations for the 2012 Olympics are in process. |
in process adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (goods: in manufacture) | 正在生产,正在制造
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in production adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (movie: being filmed) (电影等) | 拍摄中的 pāi shè zhōng de |
| Her latest film was still in production when she became ill. |
in production adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | ([sth]; being made, manufactured) | 生产中的 shēng chǎn zhōng de |
| | 制造中的 zhì zào zhōng de |
| The latest model is presently in production and will be available early next year. New energy-efficient cars, which will help reduce global warming, are now in production. |
in progress advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (not yet finished) | 进行中的 jìn xíng zhōng de |
| | 尚未完工的 shàng wèi wán gōng de |
| When I arrived at the hall, all the preparations for the wedding were still in progress. |
in proportion adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (balanced) | 相称的 xiāng chèn de |
| | 符合比例的 fú hé bǐ lì de |
| It's a great painting but I'm not sure everything's in proportion. |
in proportion advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in a balanced way) | 相称地 xiāng chèn de |
| | 符合比例地 fú hé bǐ lì de |
| It's important to keep things in proportion when making a decision that will affect your future. |
in prose advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (not in poetry form) | 散文地 sǎn wén de |
| | 以散文形式地 yǐ sǎn wén xíng shì de |
| Although he was best known as a poet, some of his finest works were in prose. |
in prospect advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (expected, predicted) | 可期待 kě qī dài |
| | 可望 kě wàng |
| You have a good future in prospect if you continue to work hard. |
in public advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (openly, overtly, in front of others) | 公开地 gōng kāi de |
| | 当众 dàng zhòng |
| I like singing but am very nervous about performing in public. |
in public view advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (openly) | 在公共场合地 zài gōng gòng chǎng hé de |
| | 公开地 gōng kāi de |
| | 众目睽睽之下 zhòng mù kuí kuí zhī xià |
| They were kissing in public view at the station and didn't care if anyone saw them. |
in pursuance of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in search of) | 追求 zhuī qiú |
| | 寻求 xún qiú |
| | 探寻 tàn xún |
| Many people lose their ideals in pursuance of financial success. |
in pursuit advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (chasing) | 追赶地,追击地,在追捕,在追踪
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| | 追寻地,追求地
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| The rabbit ran down the lane with the dogs following in pursuit. |
in pursuit of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (chasing) | 追赶… zhuī gǎn |
| | 追击… zhuī jī |
| | 追击… zhuī jī |
| The hounds were in pursuit of a fox. |
in pursuit of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (seeking) | 追求… zhuī qiú |
| | 追寻… zhuī xún |
| He went to the valley in pursuit of tranquillity. |
in quantity advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in large amounts) | 大量地 dà liàng de |
| | 大批地 dà pī de |
| We offer discounts only if you purchase goods in quantity. |
in quest of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in search of) | 探寻… tàn xún |
| | 寻求… xún qiú |
| | 寻求… xún qiú |
| The sailors set off in quest of riches. |
in question advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (being considered or discussed) | 在考虑中 zài kǎo lǜ zhōng |
| | 在讨论中 zài tǎo lùn zhōng |
| The judge noted that the legal precedent in question was quite tenuous. |
in question advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (being disputed) | 在争议中 zài zhēng yì zhōng |
| The legality of assisted suicide is in question in many countries. |
in quick succession v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (one coming rapidly after another) | 紧接地 jǐn jiē de |
| | 一连串地 yì lián chuàn de |
| The company is preparing two new products for launch in quick succession. |
in rags adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (person: wearing tattered clothes) (人) | 衣衫褴褛的,衣着破烂的
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| Everywhere we looked we saw starving children in rags. |
in rags adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (clothes: tattered) (衣服) | 褴褛的,破烂的
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| After two days lost in the woods, the boy's clothes were in rags. |
in range advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (within a gun's sights) | 在射程内 zài shè chéng nèi |
| When the enemy came in range we waited for the order to open fire. |
in range of [sth] adv + prep | US (close to doing [sth]) | 即将
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| After years of study, I'm finally in range of graduating. |
| 经过数年学习后,我终于即将毕业了。 |
in rapid succession advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (one coming rapidly after another) | 紧接地 jǐn jiē de |
| | 一连串地 yì lián chuàn de |
| The camera is able to take a series of pictures in rapid succession. |
in readiness for [sth] advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (so as to be prepared for [sth]) | 准备就绪 zhǔn bèi jiù xù |
| | (为某事)做好准备 wèi mǒu shì zuò hǎo zhǔn bèi |
| I've done everything I was asked to in readiness for tomorrow's ceremony. |
in reality advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in actual fact) | 事实上 shì shí shàng |
| | 实际上 shí jì shàng |
| Some people believe Mercury is the hottest planet when in reality Venus is hotter. |
in reason adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (within acceptable or reasonable limits) | 合理的 hé lǐ de |
| | 合情合理的 hé qíng hé lǐ de |
| | 有道理的 yǒu dào lǐ de |
| I will consider any suggestion provided it is in reason. |
in rebuttal advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (by way of contradiction) | 反驳地 fǎn bó de |
| After the prosecutor presented his case, the public defender offered several arguments in rebuttal. |
in record time exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (faster than ever before) | 飞快地 fēi kuài de |
| | 破纪录地 pò jì lù de |
| We made the journey in record time. |
in reference to [sth/sb] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (regarding, as related to) | 有关 yǒu guān |
| | 关于 guān yú |
in relation to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in the context of) | 没有提供翻译
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| The large fine imposed on the company was nothing in relation to its earnings. |
in relation to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (concerning) | 关于… guān yú … |
| What's your opinion in relation to shops opening on Sundays? |
in remembrance advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (as a memorial) | 作为纪念 zuò wéi jì niàn |
| It would have been my grandma's 100th birthday today: I lit a candle in remembrance. |
in remembrance of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (to commemorate, as a memorial to) | 为了纪念… wèi le jì niàn |
| | 作为…的纪念 zuò wéi de jì niàn |
| We honor our veterans in remembrance of their service. |
in reply advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (as a response) | 作为答复 zuò wéi dá fù |
| I asked Matt if he had received the letter, and in reply he showed me the envelope. |
in reprisal advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (as a counter-attack) | 作为报复 zuò wéi bào fù |
| | 反击地 fǎn jī de |
| Several members of the gang were killed in reprisal. |
in reserve advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in storage, stored up) | 备用的 bèi yòng de |
| Banks only have to keep a fraction of their deposits in reserve. |
in residence advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (living on the premises) | 住校 zhù xiào |
| | 寄宿 jì sù |
| Ninety per cent of first-year students live in residence. |
in residence adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (living on the premises) | 住校的 zhù xiào de |
| | 寄宿的 jì sù de |
| A range of talented artists are in residence at Burton Agnes Hall. |
in respect of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (with regard, with reference) | 关于 guān yú |
| | 在…方面 zài fāng miàn |
| The plaintiff was awarded damages in respect of the costs incurred. |
in respect to [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (with regard to) | 关于… guān yú … |
| | 至于… zhì yú … |
| Vancouver is one of North America's most progressive cities in respect to drug policy. |