LECTURE 190 基本介词 IN 6
词组讲解
1. in practice ** 实际上，事实上
解 习语；词义溯源：在［实践、实际（practice）］里面
例 Many people think that getting in on the ground floor of a new industry is a virtual guarantee of success. However, statistics show that in practice, bankruptcy is what awaits some 80% of companies that start doing business in an industry when it's in its earliest stages of development.
2. in return for sb. or sth. / in return ** （与…）交换；作为回报
解 习语；词义溯源：为了［返还、报答（return）］某人或某事
例 Company A is calling tomorrow's negotiation with Company B a “ make-or-break meeting .” In a bid to entice Company B stockholders, Company A this morning offered $97.25 and one share in its company for each share of Company B stock in return for an agreement for a peaceful takeover of the cable television movie channel business.
3. in season ** 当季的，时令的
解 习语；词义溯源：在［季节（season）］里；参照out of season；在与come连用时，in常常用into替代
例 Grandmother's pies were a reflection of whatever fruit was in season. The first of the summer was cherry, made from cherries we picked from the trees growing wild behind our house. Cleaning them and removing the seeds was always done on the back porch with Grandmother, Mother and my sister, Ellen.
4. in seventh heaven ** 非常幸福；非常满足
解 习语；词义溯源：在［第七天国（seventh heaven）］里；“第七天国”指主和最高级别的天使居住的地方
例 Though I didn't realize it then, I was in seventh heaven sitting there with the three of them talking about whatever came to mind . It was a time for us three generations of women to share our experiences and compare our points of view.
5. in short ** 简而言之；总之
解 习语；词义溯源：用［短的（short）］方式
例 In short, after seven years of research, we still have no cure for the virus to date. That's it in a nutshell : seven years research and no cure.
巩固练习
(A) In practice
(B) in return for
(C) in season
(D) in seventh heaven
(E) In short
1. A: You've given us a lot of details, could you quickly summarize everything you've said in a single sentence? B: Yes. ______, the economy is out of recession.
2. A: Here's what I can offer you and you can take it or leave it : ______ your testimony, the prosecutor's office will drop the weapons possession charge. You'll still have to face drug trafficking charge. B: No way!I'm not taking the stand until you offer to exchange all my charges for my testimony.
3. A: How was your vacation in Wyoming? B: It was great. My wife and I were ______. We hadn't enjoyed such great happiness and contentment for years. A: I know what you mean. It's great to get away from it all occasionally.
4. A: In theory, no loan application can be approved in this bank without the senior executive loan officer reviewing it. ______, that rarely happens because he's too busy and never in the office. B: It's that way in every organization. What actually happens is usually quite different from what is supposed to happen.
5. A: When are strawberries ______? B: They're available for sale all year around nowadays. There is no specific time of the year when you can eat them and they're easy to find in markets.
■ ANSWER:
1. (E)
2. (B)
3. (D)
4. (A)
5. (C)
参考译文
I. 1. 很多人认为，率先进入一个新行业是成功最有力的保障。但是，统计数据表明，事实上，在一个行业发展初期进入这一领域的公司，有80%都面临破产。
2. A公司表示，明天跟B公司的谈判将是一次“决定成败的谈判”。为了吸引B公司的股东，同时为了能够达成协议，顺利收购有线电视电影频道业务，A公司今天早上表示，其对B公司股票开出每股97.25美元外加一股该公司股票的价格，以此作为回报。
3. 从祖母做的派可以看出当季有什么水果。初夏的时候是樱桃派，是用我家屋后野生的树上摘下来的樱桃做成的。我总是和祖母、妈妈、姐姐埃伦一起，在屋后的门廊里把樱桃洗干净，把里面的籽去掉。
4. 尽管我当时没有意识到这一点，我跟她们三个坐在那里谈天说地其实是非常幸福的。那是我们家三代女性一起分享彼此经历、谈论各自观点的时候。
5. 总而言之，经过七年的研究，到目前为止，我们仍然没有找到治愈该病毒引起疾病的方法。简单地说：七年的研究没有成果。
II. 1. A：你已经跟我们说了很多细节，你能用一句话快速归纳一下吗？ B：可以。总而言之，经济走出了衰退期。
2. A：这是我能提供给你的，你要么接受要么放弃：为了获得你的证词，检察官办公室可以用撤销对你持有武器的控诉作为交换。但你仍然将面临贩卖毒品的指控。 B：没门！除非你们用取消对我的所有指控作为交换，否则我是不会出庭作证的。
3. A：你在怀俄明州度假过得怎么样？ B：非常棒。我和妻子都很愉快。我们已经很多年没有过这种幸福和满足的感觉了。 A：我明白你的意思。偶尔逃离所有的事情感觉会很好。
4. A：理论上来讲，在这家银行没有高级信贷主管的审核是无法申请贷款的。但实际上，这样的情况很少发生，因为他太忙了，一般不在办公室。 B：每个机构都是这样的。事实上，实际怎么做和应该怎么做通常是完全不同的。
5. A：什么时候草莓应季？ B：现在一年四季都能买得到。没有什么吃草莓的特别时间，在市场很容易就能买到。
