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

复合形式： in \| IN
英语		中文
in the majority adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(the largest group)	大多数的 dà duō shù de
		大部分的 dà bù fèn de
	Single women are in the majority at the company I work for.
in the majority advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in most)	大多数地 dà duō shù de
		大体地 dà tǐ de
	In the majority of shops, credit cards are an acceptable method of payment.
in the making exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(in the process of being created)	正在制作
		正在创作
	The film was ten years in the making, and is considered a masterpiece.
in the making exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(person: developing) (人)	冉冉升起
	(人)	正在成长，正在发展
	With her amazing collection of rocks, young Mia is a geologist in the making.
be in the market for [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(intending to buy)	打算购买 dǎ suàn gòu mǎi
	If you're in the market for a new laptop, here are our top five recommendations.
	如果您打算购买新笔记本电脑，我们为您推荐五个最佳选择。
in the matter of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	formal (regarding)	就...而论
		在...方面
备注: Often used in legal language, in reference to court cases.
in the meanwhile advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in the meantime, for the time being)	同时 tóng shí
		在此期间 zài cǐ qī jiān
	My car won't be ready till Friday, so in the meanwhile I'm taking the bus to work.
in the middle advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in the centre)	在中间 zài zhōng jiān
		在中心 zài zhōng xīn
	The area in the middle is called the bull's eye.
in the middle advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(inside)	在中间 zài zhōng jiān
	This pastry has custard in the middle.
in the middle of [sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(at the centre of)	在…中央 zài … zhōng yāng
	The Temple of Confucius is in the middle of the city.
in the middle of [sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(still involved in)	还纠缠在…之中
	We were in the middle of an argument when the phone rang.
in the middle 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."*	(still doing)	正在做 zhèng zài zuò
	I can't talk to you now. I'm in the middle of fixing dinner.
in the middle of [sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(among)	在…的中间 zài de zhōng jiān
		处于…的中央
	In the middle of the skyscrapers stood one tiny house.
in the middle of nowhere exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	figurative (in an insignificant place)	在不知名的地方
		在荒野之地
	Richard lived out in the middle of nowhere.
in the midst of [sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(amid, among)	在…中央 zài … zhōng yāng
		正在做…时 zhèng zài zuò … shí
	Californians have been in the midst of a three-year drought.
in the mind advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(mentally)	在心里 zài xīn lǐ
		在脑海中 zài nǎo hǎi zhōng
in the mind advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(imaginary)	想象出来地 xiǎng xiàng chū lái de
		幻想地 huàn xiǎng de
	I wish you'd stop worrying about ghosts – they're all in the mind, you know.
in the moment adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(mindful)	留心的，留意的
in the moment advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(without thought of past or future)	当下，此刻
	Buddhism teaches that we should learn to live in the moment and not be overcome by regrets or desires.
in the money adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	slang (rich, prosperous) (俚语)	富裕的，有钱的
	He won the lottery last week so he's in the money now.
in the mood adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(keen, feeling like doing [sth])	有心情的 yǒu xīn qíng de
		有情绪的 yǒu qíng xù de
	Let me know when you're in the mood for a game of chess.
in the morning advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(between midnight and midday)	在上午 zài shàng wǔ
	I'll come round in the morning for a cup of coffee.
in the morning advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(every morning)	每天早上
		每天早晨 měi tiān zǎo chén
	I like to read the news and drink an espresso in the morning.
in the morning advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(time: of the morning)	早上 zǎo shàng
		早晨 zǎo chén
	My children usually wake me up at 6 o'clock in the morning.
in the name of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(for: a cause or reason)	以…之名 yǐ zhī míng
in the near 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
	The exam results will be announced in the near future, but we don't know the exact date.
in the negative exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(by saying no)	否定地 fǒu dìng de
		否决地 fǒu jué de
	Fiona was visibly upset when they responded to her request in the negative.
in the neighborhood of [sth] (US), somewhere in the region 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."*	figurative, informal (approximately)	大约 dà yuē
		大概 dà gài
in the news advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(reported on)	被作为新闻报道 bèi zuò wéi xīn wén bào dào
	A high school teacher was in the news recently.
in the nick of time exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(just before [sth] is too late)	非常及时
		在紧要时刻
		正好赶在关键时刻
	The doctors got to him in the nick of time and managed to restart his heart.
in the night advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(between sunset and sunrise)	在晚上 zài wǎn shàng
		在夜间 zài yè jiān
	At some point in the night I awoke to the sound of screaming.
in the offing adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(in prospect, likely)	在酝酿中 zài yùn niàng zhōng
		即将发生 jí jiāng fā shēng
	There's a merger in the offing so I wouldn't make a decision just yet.
in the old days, in the olden days nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(a long time ago)	久远的时候 jiǔ yuǎn de shí hòu
		久远以前
	In the old days, there were no colour televisions.
in the open, out in the open advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(outdoors)	在野外
		在户外 zài hù wài
	We slept out in the open last night. We didn't even use a tent.
	昨晚我们睡在野外，连帐篷都没用。
in the open air exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(outdoors)	在户外 zài hù wài
		在露天 zài lù tiān
	Food always tastes better when eaten in the open air.
in the opinion of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(according to)	根据 gēn jù
		照…说的 zhào shuō de
	In the opinion of many older people, teenagers have far too much freedom these days.
in the oven advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	literal (cooking) (本义)	在烤箱里 zài kǎo xiāng lǐ
	I hope you will stay for dinner as I have a beef casserole in the oven.
in the past advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(previously)	过去 guò qù
		以前 yǐ qián
	In the past I always cycled to work but I live too far away now.
in the past advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(long ago, in earlier times)	在过去 zài guò qù
		在很久以前 zài hěn jiǔ yǐ qián
	In the past, long before modern industrialization, all the work was done by hand.
in the pink adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	dated (healthy, on good form) (旧时用语)	非常健康的，肤色红润的
	I am really in the pink today!
in the pipeline advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative (being developed)	在筹备中 zài chóu bèi zhōng
		在规划中 zài guī huà zhōng
		在讨论中 zài tǎo lùn zhōng
	The company has several exciting projects in the pipeline.
in the place of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(instead of, as a substitute for)	代替… dài tì …
		取代… qǔ dài
	Villa was bought on halfway through the game in the place of Torres.
in the pocket of [sb], in [sb]'s pocket exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(under [sb]'s control)	在某人控制之下
		在某人掌握之中
	It's well-known that the mafia in this town have the mayor in their pocket.
in the presence 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 front of, before: [sb])	在…面前 zài miàn qián
		当着…的面 dāng zhe de miàn
	He never smoked in the presence of his girlfriend.
in the prime of life, in the prime of your life, in your prime exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(when you are healthiest, happiest)	处于人生的巅峰时期，处于人生中最好的年华
		年富力强
in the process exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(while doing [sth])	在这个过程中
		在此过程中
	Janine has been studying German at school, and in the process, she's made new friends.
in the process of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(during, in the course of)	在…的过程中
	The robber tripped and broke his leg in the process of trying to flee.
be in the process of doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be doing)	正在…
	I am in the process of applying for a visa to travel to the USA.
in the public eye advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(prominently)	令人瞩目地 lìng rén zhǔ mù de
		聚焦目光地 jù jiāo mù guāng de
	If you're going to be a politician you have to be prepared to live in the public eye.
in the public eye adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(prominent)	令人瞩目的 lìng rén zhǔ mù de
		聚焦目光的 jù jiāo mù guāng de
	Kate Middleton's even more in the public eye since she became engaged to Prince Andrew.
in the rear exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(at the back)	在后面 zài hòu miàn
	While Bunty and I galloped ahead, Sarah trotted along in the rear.
in the rear advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in a vehicle's rear seats)	在后座 zài hòu zuò
	Bill sat in the passenger seat while Sally and I sat in the rear.
in the red adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	figurative (owing money)	负债 fù zhài
		亏损 kuī sǔn
	The company had been in the red for years, but under the new CEO it recovered completely.
in the region of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(approximately)	大约 dà yuē
		约
in the sack exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	slang, figurative (having sex) (性交的委婉说法)	上床，做爱
	Dan is great in the sack, but he has a bad personality.
in the saddle advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(riding a horse)	骑着马
		骑在马上
	Stirrups give riders greater control and stability in the saddle.
in the saddle advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative, informal (in charge, in control)	处于领导地位 chǔ yú lǐng dǎo dì wèi
		大权在握 dà quán zài wò
	The company have announced that there will soon be a new man in the saddle.
in the saddle advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative, informal (at work)	在工作 zài gōng zuò
	Bill is in the saddle, preparing his progress report.
in the same breath advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative (at same moment) (转折)	但同时，但紧接着
	The Prime Minister denies climate change and advocates carbon tax in the same breath.
in the same category advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(within the same group)	在同一组 zài tóng yì zǔ
		在同一类别 zài tóng yí lèi bié
	Martins are birds in the same category as swifts and swallows. That is like comparing apples and oranges, they are not even in the same category.
in the same manner advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(similarly)	同样地 tóng yàng de
		相仿地 xiāng fǎng de
	The teacher was always fair and treated all of the children in the same manner.
in the same vein advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(regarding the same subject)	同一个主题的 tóng yí gè zhǔ tí de
		同一个调调的 tóng yí gè diào diào de
	He started talking about politics and went on and on in the same vein for two whole hours. My sense of humour's in the same vein as yours: we both laugh at the same jokes.
in the same way advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(similarly)	以相同的方式 yǐ xiāng tóng de fāng shì
	She never cooks that dish in the same way, so it is different every time.
in the same way as preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(similarly to)	与…同样的方式 yǔ tóng yàng de fāng shì
	I tried to paint the sunflowers in the same way as Van Gogh.
in the second instance advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(secondly)	第二 dì èr
	In the first instance, the project would be expensive, and in the second instance, we do not have the equipment.
in the second place advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(secondly)	第二 dì èr
	In the first place, flying is expensive, and in the second place, the airport is a long distance away.
in the shade advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in shadow, out of the sun)	在荫凉处 zài yīn liáng chù
		在阴影处 zài yīn yǐng chù
	It's been a sweltering day here: 85°F in the shade at midday!
in the sixties advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(during the 1960s)	在（20世纪）六十年代 zài shì jì liù shí nián dài
	The mini-skirt and tights first appeared in the sixties.
in the sixties adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(temperature: Fahrenheit)	六十几度 liù shí jǐ dù
	Where I live the temperature is often in the sixties during December.
in the spotlight advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(prominently featured)	在聚光灯下 zài jù guāng dēng xià
		在众人瞩目处 zài zhòng rén zhǔ mù chù
	The star soon became used to living in the spotlight.
in the spotlight adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(prominent)	引人注目的 yǐn rén zhù mù de
		显眼的 xiǎn yǎn de
		聚焦的 jù jiāo de
in the time 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 the era of)	在…时 zài … shí
		在…的时代 zài de shí dài
	In the time of the dinosaurs, there were no human beings around,.
in the twinkling of an eye, in the blink of an eye exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	figurative, informal (instant, brief moment)	转瞬之间 zhuǎn shùn zhī jiān
		顷刻间 qǐng kè jiān
		顷刻间 qǐng kè jiān
	And in the twinkling of an eye she was gone.
in the vein 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 manner of)	以…的方式 yǐ … de fāng shì
		以…的风格（特色等） yǐ de fēng gé tè sè děng
	His paintings are in the vein of Van Gogh.
in the very act advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(while committing this precise crime)	在犯罪当时 zài fàn zuì dāng shí
	I caught my dog in the very act of eating the steak I had bought for dinner.
in the vicinity advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(nearby, in the area)	在附近 zài fù jìn
		在临近处 zài lín jìn chù
	Could you tell me if there's a chemist's in the vicinity?
in the vicinity of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(near to, in the area around)	在….的附近 zài de fù jìn
	There are some lovely houses in the vicinity of the lake.
in the wake of [sth], in [sth]'s wake preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(following)	随着… suí zhe
		尾随…之后 wěi suí zhī hòu
	In the wake of the game the fans ran onto the pitch. In the wake of the Beatles' success a number of British bands released records in the US.
in the way adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(causing an obstruction)	挡道的 dǎng dào de
	You've left your car in the way and I can't get past it.
be in the way v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(physically blocking [sth])	挡路 dǎng lù
		挡道
be in the way v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(impeding work, progress, etc.)	阻碍 zǔ ài
		阻挠 zǔ náo
in the way of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(similar to, like)	就像… jiù xiàng
		与…类似 yǔ lèi sì
in the way of preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(relating to)	与…有关 yǔ … yǒu guān
	There isn't much in this book in the way of European history.
in the week advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(on a weekday)	工作日，周一至周五
in the whole wide world advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(anywhere on earth)	在整个世界上 zài zhěng gè shì jiè shàng
	If you could go anywhere in the whole wide world, where would you go first?
in the wings advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in the corridors of a theatre)	在舞台两侧 zài wǔ tái liǎng cè
	The actors waited in the wings until it was time for their entrance.
in the wings advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	figurative (available to fill in, take over) (比喻)	准备就绪地，一切准备好地
	My best friend's waiting in the wings for me to finish with my girlfriend so he can ask her out.
in the world advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(anywhere on earth)	在世界上 zài shì jiè shàng
	There's nowhere in the world I'd rather be than right here with you.
in the wrong adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(mistaken)	弄错的
		搞错的
	Jack admitted that he had been in the wrong about Arthur and apologized for not trusting him.
in the wrong adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(to blame)	应受责备的 yīng shòu zé bèi de
		有错的 yǒu cuò de
	Louise was in the wrong when she took Eric's car without his permission.
in the zone exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(concentrating intensely) (运动员)	进入最佳状态
	When this footballer is in the zone, he plays really well.
in theory advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in principle)	理论上来说 lǐ lùn shàng lái shuō
	Communism's great in theory, but it would never work in the real world.
in there advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in or into that place)	去那里 qù nà lǐ
		在那里 zài nà lǐ
	I'm going in there. Are you coming too?
in this case exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(in this instance)	在这种情况下 zài zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng xià
in this day and age advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(these days)	在这个时代 zài zhè gè shí dài
		在当今世界 zài dāng jīn shì jiè
	No one writes hand-written letters in this day and age. It is difficult to believe that slavery is still tolerated in this day and age.
in this direction advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(this way)	在这个方向 zài zhè gè fāng xiàng
	If you carry on in this direction you'll eventually get to the beach.
in this instance advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in this case)	在这种情形下 zài zhè zhǒng qíng xíng xià
	I don't normally drink alcohol but in this instance I'll have a glass of champagne to toast the bride and groom.
in this particular case advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in this instance)	在这一特定情形下 zài zhè yí tè dìng qíng xíng xià
	Usually I would agree with you, but in this particular case I think you are mistaken.
in this place advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(here)	在这里 zài zhè lǐ
	There is nothing in this place I like, let's go somewhere else.
in this regard exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(concerning what was just mentioned)	在这方面
		在这点上