英语词汇“between”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

between

/bɪˈtwiːn

preposition

1At, into, or across the space separating (two objects or regions): the border between Mexico and the United States the dog crawled between us and lay down at our feet those who travel by train between London and Paris...

Furthermore, higher speeds mean that the spaces between trains need to be greater for braking.
He said a villa in its real sense must be an independent house with much space between it and its neighbour.
When stopped in traffic, leave sufficient space between your car and the vehicle in front

Synonyms

in the middle of, with one … on either side

archaic betwixt

2In the period separating (two points in time): they snack between meals the long, cold nights between autumn and spring...

Avoid sugary drinks and snacks between meals and especially at bedtime.
It appears that eating three main meals a day and two to three snacks in between the main meals is the way to go.
Instead of sweets or biscuits, give cheese or fruits as snacks between meals.

3In the interval separating (two points on a scale): a man aged between 18 and 30 between 25 and 40 per cent off children’s clothes...

Initial tests have shown she is of Asian or Oriental origin and is aged between 20 and 40.
The council plans to care for eight children, aged between ten and 16, at the proposed new home.
She takes her three sons, aged between one and four, to school and pre-school.

4Indicating a connection or relationship involving two or more parties: links between science and industry negotiations between the two companies are continuing...

It also reveals the relationship between exploration, science and technology.
It examines relationships between six men whose lives are linked by poker.
Negotiations will then start between the parties to see if they can work together.

Synonyms

connecting, linking, joining;

uniting, allying

4.1With reference to a collision or conflict: a collision in mid-air between two light aircraft the 14th- and 15th-century wars between England and France...

It was responsible for the mid-air collision last month between a cargo plane and a Russian airliner.
Four other people were injured in the collision between a Vauxhall Cavalier and Ford Fiesta.
One theory is that the moon was formed from debris left after a collision between the earth and another planet.

4.2With reference to a contrast or failure to correspond: the difference between income and expenditure...

The contrast between what you hope for and what you experience seems disappointing!
Contrasts in lifestyle between rural and urban life were still enormous.
How do you explain the contrast between your watercolours and these aggressive poster designs?

4.3With reference to a choice or differentiation involving two or more things being considered together: you have to choose between two or three different options...

Given a choice between two ways to make money, everyone chooses the way that makes us feel good.
She is given a choice between her job and her boyfriend and she chooses her job without a second's hesitation.
Users will now be given the possibility of a choice between different suppliers at an earlier time.

5By combining the resources or actions of (two or more people or other entities): we have created something between us oxygen and nitrogen between them account for 99 per cent of air...

Neither side deserved a victory and they barely created a worthwhile chance between them.
Between them they had the technical knowledge required to see this client through the changes quickly and effectively.
Between them they have over 45 years of combined experience to offer their customers.

5.1Shared by (two or more people or things): they had drunk between them a bottle of Chianti...

There are also plans to allow network sharing between licence holders.
The landlord may request an extra payment for large repairs, but this should be shared between all the tenants.
We had ordered a case of beer to share between us.

adverb

1In or along the space separating two objects or regions: layers of paper with tar in between from Leipzig to Dresden, with the gentle Elbe flowing between...

They are separated by panels of chain fencing and the space between dotted with waste bins and park benches.
There were pieces everywhere and blank spaces in between.
He wants to create four swimming pools within the existing boundary of the lake and fill in all the space in between.

2In the period separating two points in time: sets of exercises with no rest in between...

Clear separation of standards was achieved by running the plate three times, with a drying period in between.
That was also about the time the world became subject to the ice ages, with warm periods in between.
She may find that her occasional chocolate binges wane if she eats regular meals with healthy snacks in between.

Usage

In standard English it is correct to say between you and me and wrong to say between you and I. Why is this? A preposition such as between should be followed by object pronouns such as me, him, her, and us rather than subject pronouns such as I, he, she, and we. Thus it is right to say between us or between him and her and it is clearly wrong to say between we or between he and she. The mistake between you and I arises from a confusion between what follows a preposition and what ordinarily comes at the beginning of a sentence. Many people know that it is wrong to say John and me went to the shops and that the right wording is John and I went to the shops- after all, no adult would say me went to the shops. Some people assume that ‘and me’ should in all cases be replaced by ‘and I’, and so in trying to avoid one kind of error create another one.

Phrases

between ourselves (or you and me)

(in) between times (or whiles)

Origin

Old English betwēonum, from be 'by' + a Germanic word related to two.

单词	between
释义	between /bɪˈtwiːn / preposition 1At, into, or across the space separating (two objects or regions): the border between Mexico and the United States the dog crawled between us and lay down at our feet those who travel by train between London and Paris... Furthermore, higher speeds mean that the spaces between trains need to be greater for braking. He said a villa in its real sense must be an independent house with much space between it and its neighbour. When stopped in traffic, leave sufficient space between your car and the vehicle in front Synonyms in the middle of, with one … on either side archaic betwixt 2In the period separating (two points in time): they snack between meals the long, cold nights between autumn and spring... Avoid sugary drinks and snacks between meals and especially at bedtime. It appears that eating three main meals a day and two to three snacks in between the main meals is the way to go. Instead of sweets or biscuits, give cheese or fruits as snacks between meals. 3In the interval separating (two points on a scale): a man aged between 18 and 30 between 25 and 40 per cent off children’s clothes... Initial tests have shown she is of Asian or Oriental origin and is aged between 20 and 40. The council plans to care for eight children, aged between ten and 16, at the proposed new home. She takes her three sons, aged between one and four, to school and pre-school. 4Indicating a connection or relationship involving two or more parties: links between science and industry negotiations between the two companies are continuing... It also reveals the relationship between exploration, science and technology. It examines relationships between six men whose lives are linked by poker. Negotiations will then start between the parties to see if they can work together. Synonyms connecting, linking, joining; uniting, allying 4.1With reference to a collision or conflict: a collision in mid-air between two light aircraft the 14th- and 15th-century wars between England and France... It was responsible for the mid-air collision last month between a cargo plane and a Russian airliner. Four other people were injured in the collision between a Vauxhall Cavalier and Ford Fiesta. One theory is that the moon was formed from debris left after a collision between the earth and another planet. 4.2With reference to a contrast or failure to correspond: the difference between income and expenditure... The contrast between what you hope for and what you experience seems disappointing! Contrasts in lifestyle between rural and urban life were still enormous. How do you explain the contrast between your watercolours and these aggressive poster designs? 4.3With reference to a choice or differentiation involving two or more things being considered together: you have to choose between two or three different options... Given a choice between two ways to make money, everyone chooses the way that makes us feel good. She is given a choice between her job and her boyfriend and she chooses her job without a second's hesitation. Users will now be given the possibility of a choice between different suppliers at an earlier time. 5By combining the resources or actions of (two or more people or other entities): we have created something between us oxygen and nitrogen between them account for 99 per cent of air... Neither side deserved a victory and they barely created a worthwhile chance between them. Between them they had the technical knowledge required to see this client through the changes quickly and effectively. Between them they have over 45 years of combined experience to offer their customers. 5.1Shared by (two or more people or things): they had drunk between them a bottle of Chianti... There are also plans to allow network sharing between licence holders. The landlord may request an extra payment for large repairs, but this should be shared between all the tenants. We had ordered a case of beer to share between us. adverb 1In or along the space separating two objects or regions: layers of paper with tar in between from Leipzig to Dresden, with the gentle Elbe flowing between... They are separated by panels of chain fencing and the space between dotted with waste bins and park benches. There were pieces everywhere and blank spaces in between. He wants to create four swimming pools within the existing boundary of the lake and fill in all the space in between. 2In the period separating two points in time: sets of exercises with no rest in between... Clear separation of standards was achieved by running the plate three times, with a drying period in between. That was also about the time the world became subject to the ice ages, with warm periods in between. She may find that her occasional chocolate binges wane if she eats regular meals with healthy snacks in between. Usage In standard English it is correct to say between you and me and wrong to say between you and I. Why is this? A preposition such as between should be followed by object pronouns such as me, him, her, and us rather than subject pronouns such as I, he, she, and we. Thus it is right to say between us or between him and her and it is clearly wrong to say between we or between he and she. The mistake between you and I arises from a confusion between what follows a preposition and what ordinarily comes at the beginning of a sentence. Many people know that it is wrong to say John and me went to the shops and that the right wording is John and I went to the shops- after all, no adult would say me went to the shops. Some people assume that ‘and me’ should in all cases be replaced by ‘and I’, and so in trying to avoid one kind of error create another one. Phrases between ourselves (or you and me) (in) between times (or whiles) Origin Old English betwēonum, from be 'by' + a Germanic word related to two. Rhymes Aberdeen, Amin, aquamarine, baleen, bean, been, beguine, Benin, canteen, careen, Claudine, clean, contravene, convene, cuisine, dean, Dene, e'en, eighteen, fascine, fedayeen, fifteen, figurine, foreseen, fourteen, Francine, gean, gene, glean, gombeen, green, Greene, Halloween, intervene, Janine, Jean, Jeannine, Jolene, Kean, keen, Keene, Ladin, langoustine, latrine, lean, limousine, machine, Maclean, magazine, Malines, margarine, marine, Mascarene, Massine, Maxine, mean, Medellín, mesne, mien, Moline, moreen, mujahedin, Nadine, nankeen, Nazarene, Nene, nineteen, nougatine, obscene, palanquin, peen, poteen, preen, quean, Rabin, Racine, ramin, ravine, routine, Sabine, saltine, sardine, sarin, sateen, scene, screen, seen, serene, seventeen, shagreen, shebeen, sheen, sixteen, spleen, spring-clean, squireen, Steen, submarine, supervene, tambourine, tangerine, teen, terrine, thirteen, transmarine, treen, tureen, Tyrrhene, ultramarine, umpteen, velveteen, wean, ween, Wheen, yean
随便看	cut someone off (or down) in their prime cut someone out cut someone some slack cut someone/thing loose (or free) cut someone/thing short cut someone to pieces cut someone to the quick cut someone up cut something down to size cut something off cutter cut the cackle cut the corner cut the crap cut the Gordian knot cut the ground from under someone's feet cut the mustard cut the (umbilical) cord cut-throat cut-throat finch cut-throat razor cut-throat trout cut-throat weaver cut time cutting

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