【词组解析】
1. in a sense 从某种意义上说
(1)In a sense, it is true.
在某种意义上说,这是正确的。
(2)What you say is true in a sense.
你所说的在某种意义上讲是真实的。
2. in a way 在某种程度上
(1)He orders his assistants around in a way that is very offensive.
他以蛮横无理的方式对他的助手们发号施令。
(2)They must behave in a way which will be socially acceptable.
他们的行为举止必须得到社会的认可才行。
3. in a word 简言之,总之
(1)None of your business. Don't put in a word.
没你的事,别答碴儿。
(2)In a word, the induced e. m. f. lags behind the current.
总之,感应电动势滞后于电流。
4. in accordance with 与...一致,按照
(1)Cancellation charges will apply in accordance with paragraph 4 above.
按照上面第四节条款内容应该支付注销费。
(2)One's opinion tends to differ in accordance with one's standpoint.
不同的立场势必形成不同的见解。
5. in addition to 除...之外(还)
(1)Use a good waterproof adhesive in addition to the screws.
除了螺钉外,还要用优质防水黏合剂。
(2)She gets various perquisites in addition to her wages.
她工资以外,还有各种津贴。
【练习】
英译中:
(1)You are right in a sense, but you don't know all the facts.
(2)In a way they played a vanguard role.
(3)She was dismissed in accordance with the company's usual displinary procedures.
(4)In a word, he tires of everything.
(5)In addition to the killed and wounded, many were missing.