由in引导的介词短语
曾介绍过由 "at" 引导的介词短语。这里要举些与 "in" 有关的,供大家参考。
(1) In the air:尚未确定的
Some neighbouring governments'
concrete plans to alleviate their economic problems are still in the air.
(2) In
clover:(常和 "live"连用)生活舒适
Those living in
clover will not be able to understand the misery of the poor.
(3) In deep water:深深陷入困境
You had better get away from that business or you will be in deep water with no one to pull you out.
(4) In low spirits:士气低沉的
What's wrong with you ? You looked fine a moment ago. Why are you now in low spirits?
(5) In a fix:面临困境
Some newly-weds are in a fix now; when can they get their HDB flats and move in ?
(6) In a flutter:处在紧张状态中
The news about the dignitary's visit put the staff in a flutter.
(7) In full swing:如火如荼地
The
celebration for welcoming the
victorious national team is already in full swing.
(8) In the know:知道详情的
The manager has resigned. For further information, please see the secretary, who is in the know.
(9) In limbo:处于不确定的状态中
The decision on the oversea project is in limbo, due to some indeterminate factors.
(10) In a flash:瞬息间
I don't know what happened to Grace, who went out and retuned in a flash.
(11) In the limelight:众人注意的焦点
Once a person becomes famous, he will be in the limelight. all the time with very litte private time.
(12) In a nutshell:简而言之
I have a lot to say about his latest book, but to put it in a nutshell, it is a good work.
(13) In the offing:即将到来
According to a newspaer report, a minor cabinet reshuffle is in the offing.
(14) In the pipeline:在准备中
The TV magazine indicates that some new TV serials are in the pipeline.
(15) In the open:公开的
The hearsay about a minister's
resignation has now become a fact; everything is now in the open.
(16) In the same boat:面临同样的不幸处境
If a company cannot survive, many others will be in the same boat, and working people will be in for a hard life.
(17) In step with:和......符合
Is it possible to expect the opinion of every member to be in step with that of the party leaders?
(18) In store for:即将发生;即将到来
For every capable person, there is a promising future in store for him.
(19) In the swim:通晓时务
If you are to keep your information up to date, please see Jimmy, who is always in the swim.
(20) In a tight
squeeze:(财务等)紧缩
When in a tight
squeeze, a company has to resort to the bank for assistance.
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