【词组解析】
1.in the long run 长期
(1)In the long run prices are bound to rise.
从长远看,物价肯定要涨。
(2)The disquiet will boil over in the long run.
这种不安情绪终有一天会爆发的。
2. in the way 挡道
(1)The wardrobe is in the way.
大立柜挡住了道.
(2)Although he thought he was helping us prepare dinner, he was only in the way.
虽然他认为他在帮我们准备饭, 但他只是碍手碍脚.
3. in the least 丝毫,一点
(1)Her sudden appearance did not seem to perturb him in the least.
她的突然出现似乎一点也没有令他不安。
(2)He didn't seem to mind public opinion in the least.
他对公众舆论似乎一点都不在乎.
4. in time 及时
(1)You'll be in time if you hurry.
你要是抓紧一点儿就会来得及。
(2)He rejoiced that all the work was after all finished in time.
他很高兴,全部的工作最终还是按时完成了.
5. in touch 联系,接触
(1)They embraced and promised to keep in touch.
他们互相拥抱,许诺将保持联系。
(2)I am getting in touch with him right away.
我马上和他进行联系。
【练习】
英译中:
(1)In the long run, it is aneconomy to buy good quality goods.
(2)This table is too close to the door, it gets in the way.
(3)I don't think you need to worry in the least.
(4)He might get here in time, but I can't be sure.
(5)The doctor was in touch by telephone with his patients.