Definitions
prep. Inside a place, container, or larger area.
在……里面；在……中
prep. During a period or after a stated amount of time.
在……期间；在……之后
adv. Inside a place, moving inside, or at home.
在里面；进入；在家
Example
Your keys are in the bowl beside the door.
你的钥匙在门边的碗里。
Investment in public libraries can help reduce educational inequality and strengthen connections within local communities.
对公共图书馆的投资有助于减少教育不平等，并加强当地社区内部的联系。
Collocations
- in advance
- in the morning
- in public
- in time
Antonyms
- out
Usage tip
in two days常指两天后；月份、年份前也用in。
FAQ
- What does in mean?
- Inside a place, container, or larger area. During a period or after a stated amount of time. Inside a place, moving inside, or at home.
- How is in pronounced?
- UK /ɪn/, US /ɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
