英语词汇“in”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-学习网

本页中： in, IN

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英语		中文
in that place advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(there)	在那里 zài nà lǐ
in that respect advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in terms of that)	在那方面，就那一点而言
	She's kind of shy but in that respect she's no different than I am.
in that vicinity advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(near there, locally to that place)	在附近 zài fù jìn
		在临近处 zài lín jìn chù
	Let's meet near the park, and we'll look for a restaurant in that vicinity.
in the act advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(committing a crime)	作案当场 zuò àn dāng chǎng
		作案当时 zuò àn dāng shí
	The police arrived and caught the thief in the act.
in the act of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(while committing the crime of)	在作…案的当场 zài zuò àn de dāng chǎng
		在作…案的当时 zài zuò àn de dāng shí
	The police arrived while he was in the act of stealing the girl's purse.
in the affirmative advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(positively, by saying yes)	肯定地 kěn dìng de
		首肯地 shǒu kěn de
		同意地 tóng yì de
	When asked if he was resident in Chicago, the defendant replied in the affirmative.
in the aftermath advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in the period following: a disaster)	在（劫难的）余波中 zài jié nàn de yú bō zhōng
	In the aftermath of the hurricane, many people had to live in temporary accommodation while their homes were rebuilt.
in the afternoon advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(every afternoon)	每天下午
in the afternoon advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(on a given afternoon)	某个下午
in the afternoon advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(of the period after midday)	下午 xià wǔ
in the aggregate advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(as a whole)	总体地 zǒng tǐ de
		总地 zǒng dì
in the air advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	literal (flying, in flight) (本义)	在空中地，飞翔地
	When I last flew from New York to London we were only in the air for five hours.
in the air advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative (having a visible effect) (比喻)	能感受到地，明显地
	Spring is here and love is in the air.
	春天来了，到处都洋溢着爱的气息。
in the area advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(locally, nearby)	在这里 zài zhè lǐ
		在这附近 zài zhè fù jìn
		在本区域 zài běn qū yù
	I have lived in the area for ten years and know all my neighbours.
in the area of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(within the vicinity of)	在…附近 zài … fù jìn
	I would not like to live in the area of a football ground.
in the area of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(subject: in the field of)	在…领域 zài lǐng yù
	He is an expert in the area of Roman history.
in the background advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	literal (behind the focus of attention) (本义)	处于背景，在不引人注目的地方
	This photo has the mountains in the background.
in the background advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative (not in the limelight, not prominently) (比喻)	在幕后，不明显地
	His personal assistant stays in the background but wields a lot of power. She preferred to stay in the background and not be the center of attention.
in the balance advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in a state of uncertainty)	悬而未决的 xuán ér wèi jué de
		结果未定的 jié guǒ wèi dìng de
	His future is in the balance.
in the bargain, into the bargain advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(included)	此外 cǐ wài
		另外 lìng wài
		再者 zài zhě
	The hotel has superb facilities and, into the bargain, is right in the centre of Paris.
in the beginning advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(at the start)	开始 kāi shǐ
	In the beginning I couldn't see anything, but then my eyes became used to the darkness.
in the black adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(finance: being in credit)	有盈余的 yǒu yíng yú de
		盈利的 yíng lì de
	After paying off all my loans I'm finally in the black again!
in the buff adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	slang (naked) (俚语)	赤裸裸的，赤身裸体的，不穿衣服的
	I was shocked to find that everyone at the beach was in the buff.
in the cards (US), on the cards (UK) adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	figurative, informal (likely to happen)	可能发生
in the center of [sth] (US), in the centre of [sth] (UK) 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 middle of)	在…中间 zài … zhōng jiān
		在…中心
in the circumstances advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in view of the situation)	在这种情况下 zài zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng xià
	My wife's seriously ill. In the circumstances, we won't be going on holiday this year.
in the clear adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(safe, out of danger)	畅行无阻的 chàng xíng wú zǔ de
		脱离危险的 tuō lí wēi xiǎn de
	The fox was in the clear after it swam across a wide river. They were in the clear after crossing the raging river.
in the clear adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(free of debt, obligations)	无债务的 wú zhài wù de
		无负担的 wú fù dān de
in the clouds advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative (in a daydream) (比喻)	做白日梦地，遐想地
	He always has his head in the clouds, dreaming of his sweetheart.
in the clouds advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	literal (high in the air) (本义)	在高空中地 zài gāo kōng zhōng de
	The summit of Mt. Fuji is often in the clouds and hidden from view.
in the cold advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	literal (outside, exposed to cold weather) (本义)	在户外严寒中地 zài hù wài yán hán zhōng de
	The hikers were caught in the cold during the early snow storm.
in the cold advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative (excluded) (比喻)	被冷落地，吃闭门羹地，被排除在外地
	He was left feeling out in the cold when his friends went to the pub without him.
in the course of time advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(eventually)	在…过程中 zài … guò chéng zhōng
	You'll forget him in the course of time.
in the cradle advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative (as a baby, during infancy) (比喻)	在摇篮中，婴儿时期地，襁褓期地
	I've known that girl since she was in the cradle, and now she is getting married!
in the crib advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative (as a baby, during infancy) (比喻)	在摇篮中，婴儿时期地，襁褓期地
	The young mother kept busy with her toddler and one in the crib.
in the dark exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(where there is no light)	在黑暗中 zài hēi àn zhōng
		在无光处 zài wú guāng chù
	The lights in the cave went out, leaving the tourists in the dark. With heavy clouds covering the stars and moon, they walked along the path in the dark.
in the dark advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative (uniformed, without knowledge of [sth]) (比喻)	一无所知地，不知道地
	There must be an answer to this problem, but I admit I'm in the dark. She was surprised by the party, because her friends kept her in the dark when planning it.
in the dark of night advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(at night)	在晚上 zài wǎn shàng
	The owl is able to hunt in the dark of night because it has specially adapted eyes.
in the dead of night advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in the middle of the night)	半夜三更时 bàn yè sān gēng shí
		夜深人静时 yè shēn rén jìng shí
	Strange noises in the dead of night can be very scary.
in the depths advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(deep, deeply)	深地 shēn de
	While most fish need sunlight to a degree, certain types swim only in the depths. Certain types of fish swim only in the depths of the ocean.
in the depths of advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative (extreme despair) (比喻)	最极端地 zuì jí duān de
	When she broke my heart, I was in the depths of despair.
in the depths of advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	literal (at the lowest point of: a mine, the ocean) (本义)	在最低处 zài zuì dī chù
	We found the fish in the depths of the ocean.
in the direction of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(towards)	朝 ... 方向
		沿 ... 方向
	The crowd looked in the direction of the explosion. I'm heading in the direction of San Francisco.
in the distance advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(far away)	在远处 zài yuǎn chù
	From the top of the mountain you can see our village in the distance. The explorer saw a clearing in the distance.
in the doghouse adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	figurative, informal (in disgrace) (比喻)	被打入冷宫
		失宠 shī chǒng
		受冷落
	My husband embarrassed me in front of my friends; he's in the doghouse tonight.
in the doldrums advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(miserable, depressed)	无精打采地 wú jīng dǎ cǎi de
		没精神地 méi jīng shén de
	He's been in the doldrums all day because his favourite football team lost yesterday.
in the end advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(ultimately)	最后 zuì hòu
		最终 zuì zhōng
	In the end, it doesn't really matter whether we go to Milan or Barcelona for our holiday; either would be great.
in the end advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(finally, eventually)	终于 zhōng yú
	He finished his work in the end.
in the era of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(during a period or time of)	在…的时代 zài de shí dài
	In the era after the Civil War there was great hardship and oppression in many parts of Spain.
in the evening advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(every late afternoon, early night)	在晚上 zài wǎn shàng
	I generally return from work late in the evening.
in the evening advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(on a given evening) (指特定一天)	在傍晚，傍晚时分
	In the evening, straight after dinner, I played a computer game.
in the evening advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(time: P.M.) (表时间)	傍晚 bàng wǎn
	He's coming round at 7.30 in the evening.
in the event of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(in case of)	在…的情况下 zài de qíng kuàng xià
		如果...发生 rú guǒ fā shēng
	In the event of a fire, make your way to the nearest exit.
in the event that exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(if it happens that)	如果 rú guǒ
		万一 wàn yī
	In the event that it doesn't arrive, don't worry about it.
in the event exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(as it turned out)	结果 jié guǒ
	In the event, I didn't need my umbrella; the clouds cleared up and it was a lovely sunny day.
in the extreme advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(to an excessive degree)	极端 jí duān
		非常 fēi cháng
	He was rude in the extreme.
in the eyes of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(from the point of view of)	在…看来 zài kàn lái
	In the eyes of my mother, my husband can do no wrong.
in the eyes of the law exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(legally)	从法律角度而言 cóng fǎ lǜ jiǎo dù ér yán
	In the eyes of the law, a person is innocent until proven guilty.
in the face advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(head on, directly)	直接 zhí jiē
		正面针对地 zhèng miàn zhēn duì de
	He stared death in the face when he came off his motorcycle.
in the face advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in the front of one's head)	在脸上 zài liǎn shàng
	I'm having persistent pains in the face, doctor.
in the face of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(despite, in spite of)	尽管 jǐn guǎn
		即使 jí shǐ
	In the face of all her problems, Mary persisted in her studies.
in the face of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(when confronted with)	面对 miàn duì
	In the face of the angry crowd, the speaker maintained her calm.
in the face of death advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(when confronted with the possibility of death)	面对死亡 miàn duì sǐ wáng
		受死亡威胁 shòu sǐ wáng wēi xié
	A bullfighter stands in the face of death every time he goes into the ring.
in the field advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative (away from office)	在实地
		在现场 zài xiàn chǎng
	He likes to work in the field, rather than behind a desk.
in the first place advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(at the beginning, initially)	首先 shǒu xiān
		第一 dì yī
	Why didn't you tell me that in the first place?
in the first place advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(firstly)	首先 shǒu xiān
		原本 yuán běn
		本来 běn lái
	Why don't I like him? Well, in the first place, he doesn't wash.
in the flesh advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in person)	本人
in the foreseeable future exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(soon)	在可预见的未来
		在不久的将来 zài bù jiǔ de jiāng lái
	There is little indication that the economy will improve in the foreseeable future.
in the form of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(as)	以 ... 的形式
		就像… jiù xiàng
	Her reply came in the form of a smile.
in the front advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in a vehicle's forward seats)	在汽车前座地 zài qì chē qián zuò de
	I always prefer to sit in the front next to the driver.
in the front advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in the forward part of a space)	在前面地 zài qián miàn de
		在前方地 zài qián fāng de
	Put the milk in the front of the fridge so it is easy to find.
in the fullness of time advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(eventually)	最终 zuì zhōng
	Yes, he's a strange man, but I think you'll grow to like him in the fullness of time.
in the future advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(one day, someday)	将来有一天 jiāng lái yǒu yì tiān
	I want to learn how to play the piano at some point in the future.
in the future advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	US (in future: next time, from now on)	未来 wèi lái
		将来 jiāng lái
	Having lost my savings once, in the future I'll be more careful with my investments.
in the good old days advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(years ago)	在美好的过去 zài měi hǎo de guò qù
		在过去的好时光 zài guò qù de hǎo shí guāng
	In the good old days, you could buy Coca Cola for a nickel.
in the grave adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(dead)	死的 sǐ de
		死亡的 sǐ wáng de
	How can you laugh like that with your grandmother in the grave only two days?
in the habit of doing [sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(doing regularly)	习惯于做某事
		有做某事的习惯
	She was so in the habit of walking home after school that she forgot she needed to visit the store first.
in the hands of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(under the control of)	由…处理 yóu … chǔ lǐ
		由…掌控 yóu … zhǎng kòng
	My manuscript is now in the hands of the editors. Our fate is now in the hands of the insurance company.
in the hands 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 the possession of)	在…手里
	The report is now in the hands of the review committee.
in the heart advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative (in the central part) (比喻)	在中心部位 zài zhōng xīn bù wèi
	The hotel we are staying at is in the heart of the old city.
in the heat of the moment exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(in anger, passion)	盛怒之下
		一时激情
	The couple lost all common sense in the heat of the moment.
in the hole advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	US, informal (in debt)	欠债 qiàn zhài
in the hole advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(sports: with a score below zero) (体育运动)	负分
in the hope that	(eagerly anticipating that)	希望能 xī wàng néng
		怀着 ... 希望
	I am writing to you in the hope that you will be able to offer me a job.
in the hot seat adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	slang, figurative (accountable)	没有提供翻译
	Jackie's in the hot seat because she's team leader.
in the immediate future exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(soon)	在不久的将来 zài bù jiǔ de jiāng lái
		不久之后 bù jiǔ zhī hòu
	I have no plans to travel in the immediate future because my mother is ill.
in the interest of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(for the sake or good: of [sth])	为了 wèi le
		为了…的利益 wèi le de lì yì
	In the interest of good relations, it's important to get on with your neighbours. In the interest of safety, you should always buckle your seatbelt.
in the interests of advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(sake or good of)	为了 wèi le
		为了…的利益 wèi le de lì yì
	In the interests of the environment we should recycle our waste products.
in the interim advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(for the time being, in the meantime)	在此期间 zài cǐ qī jiān
	I'm planning to buy a house next year, but in the interim I'm sharing a flat with a friend.
in the know adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(informed)	知晓内情的 zhī xiǎo nèi qíng de
		知情的 zhī qíng de
	I'll ask my sister which is the best school in town – she's in the know about such things.
in the lead advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(winning)	处于领先地位 chǔ yú lǐng xiān dì wèi
		率先 shuài xiān
	Up by thirteen points over the hated Bears, the Wolves are currently in the lead.
in the light of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	figurative (in view of, given)	鉴于，考虑到
	In the light of recent developments, it would be appropriate to review the arrangements.
in the light of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	literal (illuminated by) (本义)	在…的灯光下 zài de dēng guāng xià
in the limelight adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(prominent, featured in the news)	引人注意的 yǐn rén zhù yì de
		聚焦的 jù jiāo de
		受人瞩目的 shòu rén zhǔ mù de
	He's in the limelight at the moment because he has a new book coming out.
in the limelight advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(featured prominently)	聚焦目光地 jù jiāo mù guāng de
		引人注目地 yǐn rén zhù mù de
	His skills as a magician have really put him in the limelight.
in the limits of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(within, restricted by)	在…之内 zài … zhī nèi
		在…的限制内 zài de xiàn zhì nèi
	Please make sure the dogs stay in the limits of the garden.
in the long run exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(eventually)	从长期来看 cóng cháng qī lái kàn
	It's probably for the best in the long run. It will be a little bumpy at first, but in the long run it will be well worth it.
in the long term, in the long-term advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(well into the future)	从长远来看，就长期而言
	The investment in new machinery will cost a lot of money, but will be worthwhile in the long term.
be in the loop v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	figurative, informal (be kept informed)	知情 zhī qíng
in the main advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(mostly, largely)	基本上 jī běn shàng
		大致上 dà zhì shàng
	I like dogs in the main, but my sister's dog's a nasty vicious specimen.