基本介词IN补充词组
1. in a bad way ** 病情严重；处在危机或困境中
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［不好的情况、状态（bad way）］
例 Though he would be the last to admit, Greg is in a bad way financially. 尽管格雷格不愿承认，但他的财务状况确实面临困难。
2. in a bind 〔jam〕 ** 身处困境；处于进退两难的境地
解 习语；词义溯源：在［困境（bind，jam）］中；in可以用into替代
例 I'm going to be in a real bind this Saturday. I promised to take my son to a ball game and now I've just found out I have to work overtime on Saturday. 这周六我将左右为难。我答应带我儿子去看球赛，但是我现在才发现我周六得加班。
3. in a coon's age / in a month of Sundays ** 很长时间，长期
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［浣熊的时代（coon's age）］
例 We haven't gone out to see a movie in a month of Sundays. 我们很长时间没有出去看电影了。
4. in a dead heat ** 不分上下；不分胜负
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［同时到达终点（dead heat）］的状态
例 The Business Weekly quoted a FIFA official as saying the two countries are in a dead heat for who will host the 2026 World Cup. 《商务周刊》援引一位国际足联官员的发言，称这两个国家在申办2026年世界杯中难分上下。
5. in a 〔the〕 family way ** 怀孕
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：处于［怀孕的（family way）］状态
例 Rita's in a family way and every single guy in our school knows it. 丽塔怀孕了，我们学校的人都知道。
6. in a fix ** 陷入困境；进退维谷
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：在［困境（fix）］中
例 If Borden Chemicals doesn't pay us, we'll be in a fix for sure. 如果博登化工不付款给我们，我们肯定会陷入困境。
7. in a flash ** 突然，眨眼间
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：在［光一闪而过的时间（flash）］里
例 Simply good instant soups can be made in a flash. 简单可口的速溶汤片刻就能做好。
8. in a fog ** 困惑，茫然
解 习语；词义溯源：在［烟雾（fog）］中
例 Since his wife died, Charles has been in a fog. 自从查尔斯的妻子离世之后，他一直很茫然。
9. in a huff ** 生气，愤怒
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：在［愤慨、不快（huff）］中；in可以用into替代
例 Occasionally a customer comes in here in a huff. Your job is to calm them down and make sure they leave satisfied. 偶尔会有客户怒气冲冲地到这里来。你的工作就是让他们冷静下来，并且保证让他们满意地离开。
10. in a jiffy ** 马上，立刻
解 习语；词义溯源：在［一瞬间（a jiffy）］里
例 Place your order at this window, and in a jiffy it is ready for pick up at Window
2. 把你的订单放在这个窗口，马上就可以在2号窗口取。
11. in a lather ** 激动，兴奋；焦虑
解 习语；词义溯源：在［激动、焦虑（lather）］中；in可以用into替代
例 She really got in a lather when she got home and found her son wasn't in the house.回家后发现儿子不在家时，她的确非常焦虑。
12. in a mad rush ** 急急忙忙
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［十分着急的、疯狂的（mad rush）］状态
例 Five young people were killed when the crowd poured into the stadium in a mad rush. 人群急涌进体育场，导致了五个年轻人的死亡。
13. in a pickle / in a pretty pickle ** 陷入困境；陷入两难
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：在［困难、困境（pickle）］中
例 I'm in a pickle, John, and I am wondering if you can help me out of my dilemma. 我的处境困难，约翰。不知道你能不能帮助我走出困境。
14. in a sense ** 在某种意义上
解 习语；词义溯源：在［某种意义（a sense）］上
例 Television has brought the world closer to us in a sense.从某种意义上说，电视拉近了我们与世界的距离。
15. in a snit ** 生气地；焦急地
解 习语；词义溯源：在［气恼、紧张（snit）］中
例 She threw the book down in a snit and left the room. 她生气地扔掉书，离开了房间。
16. in a split second ** 刹那间，马上
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：在［一刹那、一瞬间（a split second）］中
例 Perez grabbed the ball and in a split second spun around and threw it to second base. 佩雷斯抓住球，然后瞬间转身，把球投向二垒。
17. in a stage whisper ** 有意让别人听见的低语
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［舞台（stage）］上［低语（whisper）］的状态
例 Mr. Bolton's secretary came in and told him in a stage whisper that Mr. Henry was waiting outside.博尔顿先生的秘书走进来，用有意让大家都听见的低声告诉他亨利先生正在外面等候。
18. in a stew about sb. or sth. / in a stew ** 着急；烦恼
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：处于［担心、紧张（stew）］的状态
例 Her son failed math exam again, so that's what she's in a stew about. 她儿子的数学考试又没及格，这就是她所烦恼的事情。
19. in a word ** 总之；简言之
解 习语；词义溯源：在［一句话（a word）］里面
例 The restaurant was—in a word—efficient. 总之，这家酒店非常有效率。
20. in a world of one's own ** 与世隔绝；聚精会神
解 习语；词义溯源：在［自己的世界（a world of one's own）］里
例 You're in a world of your own when you're working on your computer. 你玩电脑的时候总是聚精会神。
21. in addition to sb. or sth. / in addition ** 此外，另外
解 习语；词义溯源：作为某人或某事的［附加、追加（addition）］
例 Give me a copy of this document on USB flash disk in addition to a print out. 这份文件除了帮我拷贝到U盘中外，再帮我打印一份。
22. in all one's born days ** 有生以来第一次
解 习语；词义溯源：在［某人出生后的所有日子（all one's born days）］里
例 In all my born days, I have never seen such ineptitude. 我有生以来第一次看到这种愚蠢的行为。
23. in any case 〔event〕 ** 无论如何，不管怎样
解 习语；词义溯源：在任何［情况（case）或事件（event）］中
例 Traffic is pretty bad around that time, but in any case, we'll meet you there by six.那个时间段的交通状况非常糟糕，但是无论如何，我们会在六点去那里见你的。
24. in apple-pie order ** 秩序井然，井井有条
解 习语；词义溯源：以［苹果派摆放的顺序（apple-pie order）］
例 The next day everything was in apple-pie order much to my surprise. 令我惊讶的是，第二天一切都井井有条了。
25. in arrears ** 拖延；拖欠
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［拖欠、拖延（arrear）］的状态
例 Your account has been in arrears 10 of the last 12 months.过去12个月中，你的账户有10个月都在拖欠（还款）。
26. in awe of sb. or sth. / in awe ** 害怕；敬畏
解 习语；词义溯源：在［恐惧、敬畏（awe）］中
例 We were in awe of the beauty of the canyon. 我们对峡谷的壮美感到敬畏。
27. in back ** 在后面；库存
解 习语；词义溯源：在［后面、后方（back）］
例 Do you have any different colors of this shoe in back? I'd like a blue pair.这种鞋的其他颜色有没有库存？我想要一双蓝色的。
28. in back of sb. or sth. ** 在…的后面
解 习语；词义溯源：在［后面（back）］
例 In back of the garage, two old cars were parked. 车库后面停着两辆旧车。
29. in bad sorts ** 心情不好
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［心情不好（bad sorts）］的状态
例 I wouldn't bother him today. He's in bad sorts. 我今天就不烦他了。他心情不好。
30. in bad with sb. / in bad ** 与某人关系不好；受冷落
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：处于与某人［不融洽的（bad）］状态
例 Doug is in bad with the coach for missing last week's game. 道格因为没有参加上周的比赛而受到教练的冷落。
31. in 〔on〕 behalf of sb. / in 〔on〕 one's behalf ** 为了某人；代表某人
解 习语；词义溯源：以某人的［代表（behalf）］的位置
例 My attorney will attend the meeting in my behalf.我的代理人将代表我参加会议。
32. in brief ** 简言之
解 习语；词义溯源：用［缩略的说法、概要（brief）］
例 In brief, the survey proves our strategy is working.简言之，调查证明我们的策略是有效的。
33. in broad daylight ** 大白天；公然，光天化日之下
解 习语；词义溯源：在［阳光普照（broad daylight）］中
例 The kidnapping happened in broad daylight. 绑架在光天化日下发生。
34. in cahoots with sb. / in cahoots ** 与某人共谋；与某人勾结
解 习语；词义溯源：处于与某人［结伙、共谋（cahoots）］的状态
例 Several business leaders are suspected of being in cahoots with the former President.几位商业领袖被怀疑与前总统相勾结。
35. in care of sb. ** 由某人转交；由某人照顾
解 习语；词义溯源：在某人的［照顾（care）］中
例 I mailed it to your office two weeks ago in care of Mr. Grant. Didn't he get it? 两周前我把它寄到您的办公室了，由格兰特先生转交。他没收到吗？
36. in case of sth. ** 假使；万一
解 习语；词义溯源：在某种［情况（case）］下
例 Security has been tightened in case of any repeat attacks. 为了防止再次遭受袭击，已加强了警卫。
37. in character ** 与个性相符；正如所料
解 习语；词义溯源：在［性格（character）］方面
例 It's in character for Hobson to lie. He's been a liar all his life. 霍布森撒谎，与他的个性相符。他这辈子都在撒谎。
38. in charge of sb. or sth. / in charge ** 负责；管理
解 习语；词义溯源：在对某人或某物的［监督、掌管（charge）］中
例 Whoever is in charge of file management hasn't been managing their job well. 负责文件管理的人没有做好他们的工作。
39. in clover ** 生活优裕；养尊处优
解 习语；词义溯源：在［三叶草（clover）］里；从家畜自由自在地啃食三叶草一意引申而来
例 Who could expect a man who's been in clover all his life to give it all up and join the military like Walter did? 哪个一生生活优裕的人，能像沃尔特那样，放弃一切参军呢？
40. in condition 〔shape〕 ** 健康状况良好；保持体型；身体条件适合
解 习语；词义溯源：处在［健康的状态（condition）］；只能用于指人
例 He hasn't run a marathon in over two years, so he is not in condition. 他已经两年多没有参加马拉松比赛了，所以他的身体条件不适合。
41. in conformity with sth. ** 符合；遵照
解 习语；词义溯源：处于与某物［一致、和谐（conformity）］的状态
例 Make sure your operation is in conformity with all safety guidelines. 要确保你的操作符合所有安全规范。
42. in consequence of sth. / in consequence ** 因为某事；结果
解 习语；词义溯源：作为某事的［结果（consequence）］
例 In consequence of the scandal, voters have put an end to his political career.由于丑闻，投票者结束了他的政治生涯。
43. in consideration of sth. ** 考虑到；作为对某事的报酬
解 习语；词义溯源：在［考虑、思考（consideration）］中
例 Judge Walter shortened the man's sentence to 2 years in consideration of the 18 months he had already been held in custody during the trial. 考虑到这个人在审判期间已经被拘留了18个月，沃尔特法官将他的刑期缩短到2年。
44. in deep ** 深深陷入（尤指困境）
解 习语；词义溯源：在［深处（deep）］
例 I'm in deep—about $58,000, and I don't know how I'm going to pay it. 我深陷经济困境——欠款大约58,000美元，不知道该怎么还。
45. in deep water ** 陷入麻烦（或困境）
解 习语；词义溯源：在［深水（deep water）］中
例 If you've lost the file, you're in deep water. 你要是把文件丢了，那你就麻烦了。
46. in defiance of sb. or sth. / in defiance ** 不顾；无视
解 习语；词义溯源：出于对某人或某事的［公然反对（defiance）］
例 In defiance of the court order, Mr. Jones continues to harass his ex-wife. 琼斯先生不顾法院的命令，继续骚扰他的前妻。
47. in Dutch with sb. / in Dutch ** 失宠；得罪
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：用［荷兰人（Dutch）］的方式对待某人
例 Curtis has been in Dutch with me since he stole my girlfriend in high school.自从柯蒂斯高中时抢走我女朋友之后，他就得罪我了。
48. in earnest ** 真挚地；认真地
解 习语；词义溯源：在［真心、真挚（earnest）］中
例 Do it in earnest or I'll make you do it again. 认真做，否则我就让你重做。
49. in exchange for sb. or sth. / in exchange ** 作为交换
解 习语；词义溯源：作为与某人或某物的［交换（exchange）］
例 In exchange for your cooperation, we will guarantee your immunity. 作为对你合作的交换，我们将保证你的豁免权。
50. in fact ** 实际上，事实上
解 习语；词义溯源：在［实际、事实（fact）］中
例 He doesn't work here anymore. In fact, he left five years ago. 他不在这里上班了。实际上，他五年前就离开了。
51. in fear and trembling ** 战战兢兢，提心吊胆
解 习语；词义溯源：在［害怕和颤抖（fear and trembling）］中
例 They went into the battle in fear and trembling. 他们战战兢兢地上了战场。
52. in fine feather ** 情绪好；充满活力；精神饱满
解 习语；词义溯源：处于身着［好羽毛（fine feather）］的状态
例 I saw Mary yesterday. She was in fine feather despite her recent divorce. 我昨天看到玛丽了。虽然她最近离婚了，但她情绪很好。
53. in for sth. ** 势必会遭受，免不了会
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［因为（for）］某事而［陷入（in）］（困境）的状态；用it代替sth.时，it指处罚
例 You're in for a disappointment if you're expecting Rebecca to say yes. 如果你期望丽贝卡能同意，那你免不了会失望了。
54. in force ** 大规模地；生效
解 习语；词义溯源：以［团体（force）］的形式；参照out of force
例 Police surrounded the building in force. 警方大规模包围了大楼。
55. in front of sb. or sth. / in front ** 在某人或某物前面
解 习语；词义溯源：在［前面、前方（front）］
例 The man stood in front of the woman as if to protect her.那个男人站在那个女人前面，好像是要保护她。
56. in full swing ** 全力进行中；正是繁忙的时候
解 习语；词义溯源：正在［全力地进行、活动（full swing）］
例 Christmas shopping season is in full swing. 圣诞购物季正在火热进行中。
57. in good faith ** 善意地；真诚地
解 习语；词义溯源：处于良好的［信任、诚实（faith）］中；参照 in bad faith
例 The offer was made in good faith and we hope you will accept it. 我们诚心地提出报价，希望你能接受。
58. in good time ** 在适当的时候；及时地
解 习语；词义溯源：在［适宜的时间（good time）］；参照 in due course
例 Tell Morris Supply we are in no hurry to pay them, but they'll get their payment in good time. 告诉莫里斯供销公司，我们不着急给他们付款，不过他们会及时收到付款的。
59. in good with sb. / in good ** 受某人的喜爱；与某人关系甚好
解 习语；词义溯源：与某人处在［友好的（good）］状态；参照in bad with sb.
例 Bob is in good with the loan officer. Let him ask about the loan. 鲍勃与信贷员的关系很好。让他去问问贷款的事吧。
60. in great haste ** 快速地；匆忙地
解 习语；词义溯源：在［匆匆忙忙（great haste）］中
例 An emergency flood wall was built in great haste.人们匆匆忙忙建立了一道应急防洪墙。
61. in heat 〔estrus〕 ** （雌性）在发情期
解 习语；词义溯源：处于发［热（heat）］状态；这一习语大多用于动物，在开玩笑时也可用于人
例 The male horses get difficult to manage when their female counterparts are in heat. 当母马在发情期时，很难控制公马。
62. in honor of sb. or sth. ** 表达敬意；为了纪念
解 习语；词义溯源：在对某人或某事的［敬意、尊敬（honor）］中
例 A group of veterans propose to build a memorial in honor of the downed ship's crew. 一群老兵提议建立一座纪念碑，以纪念被击沉的军舰上的所有船员。
63. in hopes of sth. ** 期待
解 习语；词义溯源：在对某事的［期望（hopes）］中；也可以与high连用
例 My wife and I arrived early in hopes of getting a front row seat. 我妻子和我很早就到了，希望能坐到前排。
64. in keeping with sth. / in line with sth. / in keeping ** （与某物）一致；遵照
解 习语；词义溯源：在与某物的［一致、和谐（keeping）］中
例 In keeping with our contract, I am sending you this report on sales of the books in the third quarter of the year.遵照我们的合同，我把今年第三个季度的图书销售报告发给你。
65. in league with sb. / in league ** 协作；共谋；勾结
解 习语；词义溯源：在与某人的［联盟（league）］中
例 Union leaders were accused of being in league with the management.工会领导人被指控与管理层暗中勾结。
66. in less than no time ** 非常快地；马上
解 习语；词义溯源：比［不费时（no time）］还要［少（less than）］费时
例 In less than no time, the clerk returned with my new passport and travel documents. 很快，办事员就拿着我的新护照和旅游证件回来了。
67. in lieu of sth. ** 代替
解 习语；词义溯源：在某个［位置（lieu）］上
例 The manager of the store gave me a certificate for a 50% discount on any item in the store in lieu of the sold-out sofa that I wanted. 商店经理给了我一张能使商店的所有物品打五折的优惠券，以此代替我想要的那种已全部售完的沙发。
68. in light of sth. ** 根据；鉴于
解 习语；词义溯源：在某物的［光芒（light）］中
例 In light of the new evidence, Judge Wallace agreed to extend the trial one more day.鉴于有新的证据，华莱士法官同意将审判延迟一天。
69. in limbo ** 在监狱；处于过渡状态；处于荒置状态
解 习语；词义溯源：在［地狱的边境（limbo）］
例 The Peterson Center project is in limbo until the city council meets next month and decides whether to continue funding it. 彼得森中心项目被搁置，等待市议会下个月开会时，才会决定是否继续为该项目提供资金支持。
70. in love with sb. or sth. / in love ** 深爱
解 习语；词义溯源：在和某人或某物的［爱（love）］中
例 I'm not sure if he's in love with Lisa or in love with her money!我不确定他是爱莉萨还是爱她的钱。
71. in luck ** 幸运
解 习语；词义溯源：在［幸运（luck）］中
例 You're in luck. I finally found the part you need. It's available at Timland Supply. 你很幸运。我终于找到了你需要的部件。蒂姆兰德供销公司有售。
72. in mint condition ** 完美的状态；崭新的
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［新的状态（mint condition）］
例 John bought a 1967 convertible car and it's in mint condition. It looks like it just came out of the factory.约翰买了一辆1967年的敞篷汽车，是崭新的。看起来像是刚出厂的。
73. in my book ** 我认为，依我所见
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：在［我的书（my book）］中
例 In my book, people should have to prove they can be good parents before they are allowed to have children. 我认为，人们在被允许生孩子前应该证明他们能够成为好的父母。
74. in my opinion ** 依我看
解 习语；词义溯源：在［我的想法、观点（my opinion）］里
例 He deserves to go to jail in my opinion. 依我看，他应该进监狱。
75. in name only ** 名义上；名目上
解 习语；词义溯源：只是以［名字（name）］
例 Mr. Li remains the chairman of the company, but in name only. 李先生继续担任公司总裁，但只是名义上的。
76. in no mood to do sth. ** 没有心情做某事
解 习语；词义溯源：不在做某事的［心情（mood）］里
例 Tell Bob I'm not here. I'm in no mood to talk with him right now.跟鲍勃说我不在。我现在没心情跟他说话。
77. in no time / in no time at all ** 立刻，马上
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［不用花费时间（no time）］的状态
例 By car, it'll take at least an hour to reach City Hall, but by subway we can be there in no time at all. 坐汽车至少要花一个小时才能到市政厅，但是坐地铁的话，我们马上就可以到。
78. in no uncertain terms ** 直截了当地；明确表示
解 习语；词义溯源：用［没有丝毫不明确的话语（no uncertain terms）］
例 The leader of the farm workers was told in no uncertain terms to end the strike if he didn't want his family harmed. 农场工人的带头人被直截了当地告知，如果他不希望家人受到伤害，就得停止罢工。
79. in nothing flat ** 立刻，转瞬间
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：不处于［平的（flat）］状态
例 Order a pizza from Mr. Pizza's and it'll be delivered to your door in nothing flat.从米斯特比萨店订比萨，立刻就能给送到家门口。
80. in on 〔at〕 the kill ** 猎物被杀时在场；摧毁某人或某物的最后时刻在场
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：在［要杀死的瞬间（on the kill）］里
例 On the last day of the dictator's rule, thousands of students gathered outside the presidential mansion to be in on the kill. 成千上万的学生聚集在总统官邸外，在这位独裁者统治的最后一天到达现场观看。
81. in one's birthday suit ** 裸体，光着身子
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：穿着［出生时的衣服（birthday suit）］；in可以用into替代
例 One day a man walked into the cafe in his birthday suit and nonchalantly asked to use my cell phone! 一天，一个裸体男人走进咖啡馆，若无其事地要求用一下我的手机。
82. in one's cups ** 喝醉了
解 习语；词义溯源：在［酒杯（cups）］中
例 If you're in your cups, don't come to work. Understand? 你要是喝醉了，就不要来上班。明白吗？
83. in one's favor ** 称某人的心意，受某人喜爱；对某人有利
解 习语；词义溯源：在某人的［关心、喜爱（favor）］中
例 The debate seems to be going in party A's favor. 辩论好像有利于A方。
The score is 42 to 36, in Cleveland's favor. 比分是42比36，克利夫兰队占上风。
84. in one's glory ** 处于全盛时期；最得意的时候
解 习语；词义溯源：在自己的［光荣、骄傲（glory）］中
例 Look at this photo of my grandfather when he was in his glory as the captain of his high school's football team.你看这是我祖父最得意的时候的照片，当时他担任高中足球队队长。
85. in one's mind's eye ** 在想象中；在记忆中
解 习语；词义溯源：在自己的［心眼、想象（mind's eye）］中
例 First I visualize my sculptures in my mind's eye, then I sculpt what I imagined.首先我在脑海中想象雕像，然后把我的想象雕刻出来。
86. in one's or sth.'s name ** 以某人或某物的名义；归某人所有
解 习语；词义溯源：以某人或某物的［名字、名义（name）］
例 Senior executives are authorized to make agreements in the company's name. 高级主管有权以公司名义签署协议。
One car is in my name and the other is registered in my wife's name. 一辆车在我的名下，另外一辆是以我妻子的名义注册的。
87. in one's own backyard / in one's backyard ** 在附近；在身边
解 习语；词义溯源：在［自己的后院（one's own backyard）］里
例 Americans are used to terrorists attacks overseas, but to have this happen in their own backyard comes as a severe shock.美国人习惯了国外有恐怖袭击，但是当这发生在他们自己国家时，他们感到非常震惊。
88. in one's own way ** 用自己的办法
解 习语；词义溯源：用［自己的方法（one's own way）］
例 My brothers and I each dealt with the loss of our mother in our own way. 我和我的兄弟们都按自己的方式来缓解失去母亲的痛苦。
89. in one's 〔its〕 prime ** 在全盛时期；在最佳时间
解 习语；词义溯源：在［全盛期、最佳时期（prime）］里；参照 in the prime of life
例 When the ship docked, hundreds of sailors in their prime poured out into the city to find the girl of their dreams. 船靠岸时，年轻气盛的水手们冲到市里，寻找他们梦中的女孩。
90. in one's right mind ** 精神正常；头脑清醒
解 习语；词义溯源：在［正常的精神、思想（right mind）］状态；大多表达否定含义
例 How could you do something like this in your right mind, Daniel? 你如果精神正常的话，怎么能做这种事呢，丹尼尔？
91. in one's second childhood ** 重拾童真
解 习语；词义溯源：在［第二个幼年时期（second childhood）］
例 Please excuse my grandmother for being so playful with you. She's just in her second childhood these days. 很抱歉，我祖母只是在跟你开玩笑。她最近返老还童了。
92. in one's Sunday best ** 穿着最好的衣服；穿着节日的盛装
解 习语；词义溯源：穿着［周日的礼拜服（one's Sunday best）］；in可以用into替代
例 Dressed in his Sunday best, Mr. Grant went to the interview full of confidence. 格兰特先生身着盛装，信心满满地去接受采访。
93. in opposition to sb. or sth. / in opposition ** 反对，与…相反
解 习语；词义溯源：在对某人或某事的［反对（opposition）］中
例 Republicans are generally in opposition to taxes, but this tax has full bipartisan support. 共和党一般都反对税收，但这项税收政策获得了两党的支持。
94. in orbit ** 在轨道上运行
解 习语；词义溯源：在［轨道（orbit）］中；in可以用into替代
例 This satellite has been in orbit around Saturn for 18 years. 这颗卫星已经环绕土星运行18年了。
95. in other words ** 换句话说，换言之
解 习语；词义溯源：用［其他的话（other words）］
例 Mr. Ayers told Andrew that his prospects with the company were limited. In other words, he has absolutely no chance of being promoted and should resign. 艾尔斯先生告诉安德鲁他在这家公司的前途有限。换言之，就是他没有任何升职的机会，他应该辞职。
96. in over one's head ** 超过某人的应付能力
解 习语；词义溯源：在［某人的头部之上（over one's head）］；参照 in deep和in deep water
例 Credit card bills, car payments, mortgage payments...I'm in over my head with debts! 信用卡账单、车贷、房贷……这些债务已经超过我能应付的能力了。
97. in part ** 部分地；在某种程度上
解 习语；词义溯源：以［部分（part）］
例 Our decision not to participate in this year's parade was due in part to our financial woes, but the main reason was the city's unfair restrictions on the event this year. 我们决定今年不参加游行，部分原因是我们处于财务困境，但主要原因是市政府对今年的活动进行了不公平的限制。
98. in particular ** 尤其，特别
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［特殊情况（particular）］
例 No company in particular was mentioned, but it is believed one of the nation's largest conglomerates will be charged with bribery. 没有哪家公司被特别提到，但据说国家最大的企业集团之一将被指控贿赂罪。
99. in passing ** 顺便，附带
解 词义溯源：在［经过的时候（passing）］
例 Frank did mention the project in passing, but he didn't really talk about it.弗兰克确实附带提了一下这个项目，但是他没有真正进行谈论。
101. in place ** 在本来应放的位置；在适当的位置
解 习语；词义溯源：在［位置（place）］
例 Other than the one opened drawer, police investigators reported every-thing else seemed to be in place when they arrived. 警方调查员表示，他们到达后发现除了一个被打开的抽屉，其他物品好像都在原位。
101. in place of sb. or sth. ** 代替某人或某物
解 习语；词义溯源：处于某人或某物的［位置（place）］
例 You can use non-fat dairy cream in place of the milk in this recipe if you want to make low-calorie cookies. 如果你想要制作低热量饼干的话，可以使用脱脂鲜奶油来代替食谱中的牛奶。
102. in print ** 已出版的；在发行的
解 习语；词义溯源：以［印刷物、出版物（print）］；参照out of print和put sth. into print
例 This best known novel has been in print since 1978. 这本知名的小说从1978年开始一直在发行。
103. in private ** 私下地，秘密地
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［未公开的（private）］状态
例 Could we discuss this in private? It's kind of personal in nature, don't you think? 我们能私下讨论这个问题吗？这是私人问题，你不觉得吗？
104. in progress ** 在进行中
解 习语；词义溯源：在［进行、进展（progress）］中
例 Once the printing job is in progress, the only way to interrupt it is to turn off the computer. 一旦开始打印，唯一能够终止它的方法是关闭计算机。
105. in pursuit of sth. ** 追求
解 习语；词义溯源：为了［追求（pursuit）］某物
例 Edna has gone to San Francisco in pursuit of her dream of becoming an artist. 埃德娜去旧金山追求她的艺术家梦想了。
106. in quest 〔search〕 of sb. or sth. ** 寻找；追寻
解 习语；词义溯源：为了［探索、追求（quest，search）］某人或某物
例 If you're in quest of something to read, a library is the best place to get it. 如果你想找点书看的话，图书馆是最好的地方。
107. in rags ** 衣衫褴褛，穿着破烂
解 习语；词义溯源：穿着［破衣烂衫（rags）］
例 A homeless man in rags sits on the corner each morning begging. 有个衣衫褴褛的流浪汉每天早晨都在那个角落乞讨。
108. in reference 〔regard，respect，relation〕 to sb. or sth. ** 关于；对于
解 习语；词义溯源：在与某人或某物的［关系、关联（reference）］中
例 Do you have any comments in reference to the situation in the whole world, Mr. President? 总统先生，您对整个世界的局势有什么看法吗？
109. in round numbers 〔figures〕 ** 以整数表示；大约
解 习语；词义溯源：以［大约的数字、整数（round numbers）］
例 In round numbers, our net profit the year was $984,000. 我们今年的纯利润大约有98.4万美元。
110. in short order ** 快速地；立即
解 习语；词义溯源：以［快餐的时间（short order）］
例 Argue with the referees and you'll find yourself ejected from the game in short order. 如果你跟裁判争论，你就会立刻被禁止参加比赛。
111. in so many words ** 明确地；直截了当地
解 习语；词义溯源：用［很多的话（so many words）］
例 We told Greg not in so many words that he was wrong. 我们没有直截了当地告诉格雷格他错了。
112. in some neck of the woods ** 在附近；在偏僻的地方
解 习语；词义溯源：在［树丛突出的部分（neck of the woods）］；some大多用this、that、your、their 代替
例 One of our salesmen will be in your neck of the woods soon. I'll have him stop by and see you. 我们的一位销售员很快将到您附近。我会让他顺便去拜访您。
113. in step with sb. or sth. / in step ** 协调，一致
解 习语；词义溯源：处于与某人或某物的［节奏、步伐（step）］一致的状态
例 Company A's management changes are viewed by most industry experts as being in step with those being made in most large organizations these days. A公司管理模式的变化被大部分业内专家视为与当今大部分大型企业内部的变化一致。
114. in style ** 流行的，时髦的
解 习语；词义溯源：在［流行（style）］中；参照out of style；在与come连用时，in大多用into替代
例 The straight-legged jeans of the 1970's are in style again. 20世纪70年代的直筒牛仔裤再次流行起来。
115. in the absence of sb. or sth. ** 缺乏，没有
解 习语；词义溯源：处于某人或某物［不在（absence）］的状态
例 We used grape juice in the recipe in the absence of any wine in the house. 由于家里没有酒了，我们在烹饪的过程中用了葡萄汁。
116. in the act of doing sth. / in the act ** 在做某事的过程中；正在做某事时
解 习语；词义溯源：在进行某个［行为（act）］时；参照catch sb. in the act of doing sth.
例 When I opened the door, I saw this man in the act of taking something from Mr. Foster's desk. 我一打开门，就看到这个人正在从福斯特先生的桌子上拿什么东西。
117. in the altogether 〔buff, in the raw〕 ** 一丝不挂，裸体
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：处于［裸体、脱光了（altogether）］的状态
例 Nudist beaches attract all kinds of people who want to shed their clothes and enjoy the sun and ocean in the buff. 裸体海滩吸引了各种希望脱掉衣服、赤身裸体享受阳光和大海的人们。
118. in the bargain ** 此外，外加
解 习语；词义溯源：在［交易、讨价还价（bargain）］中；in可用into替代
例 Are the ski boots in the bargain, or is this sale price only for the skis? 滑雪靴是不是附带的，还是这只是滑雪橇的价格？
119. in the best of health ** 非常健康
解 习语；词义溯源：在［最健康的状态（the best of health）］
例 Only those pilots who are in the best of health have a chance at becoming an astronaut. 只有健康状况良好的飞行员才有机会成为宇航员。
120. in the blood / in one's blood ** 遗传的，天生的
解 习语；词义溯源：在［血液（blood）］中
例 Painting is in his blood. Both his grandfather and his father were great painters. 他有绘画的天赋。他祖父和他父亲都是伟大的画家。
121. in the bullpen ** 在候补队员区
解 习语；词义溯源：在［候补队员区（bullpen）］里
例 Julies is in the bullpen getting ready in case he is needed. 朱利斯正在候补区，准备在需要的时候上场。
122. in the cards ** 即将发生的；可能实现的
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：在［卡片（cards）］中
例 Forget about becoming a profes-sional basketball player. It's just not in the cards for you. 别再想成为职业篮球运动员了，对你来说这是不可能实现的。
123. in the care 〔charge〕 of sb. ** 在某人的保护下；受某人照顾
解 习语；词义溯源：在某人的［关怀（care）或照顾（charge）］中
例 When I go out of town for business, I leave the office in the care of my secretary. 我去城外出差的时候，会让我的秘书照看办公室。
124. in the case of sb. or sth. ** 就…来说；至于
解 习语；词义溯源：在某人或某物的［情况、事件（case）］中
例 Mr. Quinlan would assume the duties of the mayor in the case of any emergency arising while the mayor is overseas. 市长出国期间，如果出现任何紧急情况，昆兰先生将承担市长的职责。
125. in the chips * 富有的，富裕的
解 俚语；词义溯源：在［钱（chips）］里
例 Roberson has had some business success, but he is not in the chips as a result.罗伯逊的生意有点起色，但并没有因此变得富有。
126. in the clear ** 洗刷（嫌疑）；无罪
解 习语；词义溯源：在［空隙处（clear）］；与get连用时，in可以用into替换
例 The investigator told me that I was in the clear. He had found no evidence that I was involved in the scandal. 调查人员跟我说我无罪。他没有找到任何证据，证明我与丑闻有关。
127. in the doghouse ** 受冷遇，失宠；丢脸
解 习语；词义溯源：在［狗窝（doghouse）］里面
例 Any member who has not paid his dues is in the doghouse! 没有交会费的会员会遭受冷遇的！
128. in the doldrums ** 无精打采的；没有活力的
解 习语；词义溯源：在［停滞、不振 （doldrums）］中
例 My wife says my dog gets in the doldrums whenever I'm away on a business trip. He doesn't eat and won't play until I'm home again. 我妻子说每次我出差的时候，我的狗都无精打采的。我回家前他不吃东西，也不玩耍。
129. in the event of sth. ** 万一；如果发生某事
解 习语；词义溯源：在某一［事件（event）］中；参照in the case of sb. or sth.
例 Pilots can safely eject from the aircraft in the event of an emergency. 如果发生紧急情况，飞行员可以安全地从飞机中弹射出来。
130. in the first place ** 最初，首先
解 习语；词义溯源：在［第一的位置（first place）］；参照in the second place
例 You shouldn't have been driving that fast on a snowy day in the first place. 首先，在下雪天，你本不应该开得那么快。
131. in the flesh ** 活着的；本人，亲自
解 习语；词义溯源：以［肉体（flesh）］的形式
例 I've seen him plenty of times on TV, but I've never seen him in the flesh. 我在电视上见过他很多次，但是从来没有见过他本人。
132. in the groove ** 在最佳状态，得心应手
解 习语；词义溯源：在［理想状态（groove）］里
例 Workers spend the first hour of the day just getting ready to work. It's not until the second hour that they are in the groove and getting things done. 每天第一个小时，工人们都在为工作做准备。到第二个小时，才处于最佳状态，开始做事情。
133. in the gutter ** 名誉扫地；堕落
解 习语；词义溯源：在［下水道、臭水沟（gutter）］中；与fall连用时，in可以用into替换
例 Many a talented young musician has ended up in the gutter simply because they had nobody to guide them through life. 许多有才华的年轻音乐家最终因为没有人为他们指引人生方向而堕落。
134. in the hole ** 欠债；出现经济困难
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：出现了［洞（hole）］；in可以用into替换
例 By the time the repairs were done, I was $540 in the hole. 修理完后，我就负债540美元了。
135. in the know ** 清楚实情；知道内幕
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：处于［熟知（know）］的状态；这里的know是名词
例 If you're in the know, please let me know too. 如果你知道内情的话，也请让我知道。
136. in the lap of luxury ** 在优裕的环境中；锦衣玉食
解 习语；词义溯源：在［奢侈的环境（lap of luxury）］里
例 Having lived in the lap of luxury all his life, Boris has no idea how common people earn a living. 鲍里斯这一生都是在奢侈的环境中度过的，他根本不知道普通人如何谋生。
137. in the limelight 〔spotlight〕 ** 成为瞩目的对象；引人注目
解 习语；词义溯源：在［照明灯光、注目（limelight）］下；limelight是spotlight的古语，只用于这一习语中
例 Choose a career in politics, and you must be prepared to live in the spotlight. 既然选择了政治生涯，你就得做好成为公众瞩目的对象的准备。
The war thrust the quiet general and his shy family into the limelight. 战争将这位平静的将军和他羞怯的家人推到了聚光灯下。
138. in the line of duty ** 在执行任务时
解 习语；词义溯源：在职务的［界限、范围（line）］里
例 Three police officers have been killed in the line of duty so far this year. 到目前为止，今年共有三位警官在执行公务时被害。
139. in the middle of nowhere ** 在偏僻的地方
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：在［不知道什么地方的中间（middle of nowhere）］
例 Norman's house is in the middle of nowhere. 诺曼的房子在偏僻的地方。
140. in the mood for sth. / in the mood ** 有兴致做某事，想做某事
解 习语；词义溯源：在做某事的［情绪、心情（mood）］里；in大多数情况下可以用into替换
例 You know, I think I'm in the mood for a horror movie. 你知道吗，我想我有兴趣看一部恐怖电影。
141. in the near future ** 在不久的将来，即将
解 习语；词义溯源：在［很近的将来（near future）］
例 Will you be meeting Jamie anytime in the near future? 你近期会跟杰米见面吗？
142. in the offing ** 在近海；即将到来的；在视野范围内的
解 习语；词义溯源：在［海面（offing）］上
例 With snowstorms in the offing, skiers are busy preparing for this year's ski season. 在暴风雪即将到来之际，滑雪爱好者们正在为今年的滑雪季做准备。
143. in the pink of condition / in the pink ** 处于非常健康的状态，气色好
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：在［最佳的状态（pink of condition）］
例 You are certainly in the pink these days, Greg. 你最近气色不错，格雷格。
144. in the prime of life ** 在壮年时期，在年富力强时
解 习语；词义溯源：在人生的［全盛期、好时期（prime）］；参照in one's 〔its〕prime
例 With life expectancy now around 75 years for men, those in their 40's and 50's are in the prime of life. 目前男性的平均寿命约为75岁，所以40到50岁的男性正处在壮年。
145. in the red ** 亏损；出现赤字
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［赤字（red）］状态；参照in the black和out of the red；与go连用时，in可以用into替换
例 X Media has been in the red for three years now. X媒体已经连续三年亏损。
146. in the right ** 正确，有道理
解 习语；词义溯源：处于［正确的（right）］状态；参照in the wrong
例 If you know you're in the right, then you have nothing to fear. 如果你认为你有理，那你什么都不用怕。
147. in the running ** 参加竞赛；有获胜的希望
解 习语；词义溯源：在［奔跑、竞走（running）］中
例 Three of First Bank's top executives are in the running for the chairman's position at Star Bank.第一银行的三位高级主管正在竞选星星银行的总裁职位。
148. in the same boat ** 在同一条船上；处于相同的状态，面临同样的问题
解 习语；词义溯源：在［同一条船（same boat）］上；与get连用时，in可以用into 替换
例 Hey, we're all in the same boat. If we don't start cooperating, we're all going to die. 嘿，我们现在在同一条船上。不合作的话，我们都会死的。
149. in the same breath ** 同时
解 习语；词义溯源：在［同样的呼吸（the same breath）］中
例 He told me he was on diet, then in the same breath suggested we order ice cream and cake for dessert. 他跟我说他正在节食，同时又建议我们点冰激凌和蛋糕做甜点。
150. in the second place ** 第二，其次
解 习语；词义溯源：在［第二的位置（second place）］上；用在in the first place之后
例 In the first place, you don't have the money it takes to be a politician. In the second place, you don't have the charisma either. 首先，你没有足够的资金成为一名政治家。其次，你也没有领袖魅力。
151. in the short run ** 从短期来看，短期内
解 习语；词义溯源：经过［短短的奔跑（short run）］；参照in the long run
例 Interest rates are expected to rise in the short run, but drop gradually over time. 预计短期内利率将会上涨，但之后会逐渐下降。
152. in the soup ** 在困境中
解 习语；词义溯源：在［浓雾（soup）］中；与get连用时，in可以用into 替换
例 Do that again and I warn you, you'll be in the soup!我警告你，如果你再那么做，就会有麻烦！
153. in the swim of things ** 积极参加活动；熟知内情
解 习语；词义溯源：在某事上［漂浮（swim）］的状态
例 It'll take a couple of days for the new workers to get in the swim of things.新员工需要花几天时间才能了解当前的情况。
154. in the twinkling of an eye ** 快速地，一眨眼的工夫
解 习语；词义溯源：在［一眨眼（twinkling of an eye）］的时间里
例 It looked like a UFO. I called Bob to look at it, but it was gone in the twinkling of an eye. 它看起来像是UFO。我让鲍勃看，但是一眨眼的工夫它就消失了。
155. in the unlikely event of sth. / in the unlikely event that ** 如果，万一
解 习语；词义溯源：在［不可能发生的事（unlikely event）］实际发生时；参照 in the event of sth.
例 In the unlikely event that it should ever snow here, volunteers would be called upon to help clear the roads. 万一这里下雪，志愿者将被召集起来清理道路。
156. in the wake of sth. ** 作为某事的结果；紧随；仿效
解 习语；词义溯源：在某事［留下的痕迹（wake）］里
例 People have hardened their resolve to see the peace process continues in the wake of their leader's assas-sination. 紧随着领导人遇刺，人们坚定了继续和平进程的信心。
157. in the way of sb. or sth. / in the way / in one's way ** 在…过程中；在…方面；挡路的
解 习语；词义溯源：在某人的［路（way）］上或在做某事的［路（way）］上
例 Could you move that chair? It's in my way. 你能搬一下那把椅子吗？它挡住我的路了。
158. in tune with sb. or sth. ** 与某人或某物一致；与某人或某物协调
解 习语；词义溯源：处于与某人或某物［和谐、协调（tune）］的状态
例 Major renovations are needed every 20 years or so to keep the Museum of Modern Art in tune with the trends of the art world. 每20年左右需要进行重大革新，使现代艺术博物馆与艺术界的趋势保持一致。
