in the way . placed so as to block the way；causing inconvenience 挡路；妨碍人的；碍手碍脚
Fred tried to get to the door， but the table was in the way．弗雷德试图走近大门，可是桌子挡住了去路。
I will visit you on Sunday，if there is nothing in the way．如果没有什么妨碍的话，我将在星期日去拜访你。
They are very busy now， so let's take our leave quickly，otherwise we'll be in the way．他们眼下正忙着，我们还是快走吧，要不就碍事了。
Mary tried to clean the house， but her baby got in the way．玛丽想打扫房子，可是她的孩子总是碍手碍脚的。
in the way of . in a favorable position for doing or getting在有利的地位；便利于
She put me in the way of a good job．他帮我找到了一份好工作。
in the way of .in the matter or business of；as regards关于；有关
We have done a lot in the way of improving living conditions for the workers．我们已经在改善工人的居住条件方面做了大量的工作。
They have a small stock in the way of short skirts．他们有一小批短裙的存货。
We have not yet done much in the way of invention．我们在发明创造方面做的还不多。
in the way of .in the habit of习惯于
I'm not much in the way of working on Sundays．我没有星期天工作的习惯。
in the way of . in the process of在…过程中
Failure，success，failure again，success again . that's quite normal in the way of scientific experiments．失败，成功，再失败，再成功，这在科学实验的过程中是很正常的。
in the wind . seeming probable看上去有可能的
Changes in the top management of the company had been in the wind for weeks．公司最高主管的变动已酝酿了好几个星期了。
in the wind . soon to happen； about to occur 快要发生的
Tom's close friends knew that his marriage was in the wind．汤姆的好朋友都知道他很快要结婚。
They are having an urgent session；there must be something in the wind．他们在召开紧急会议，肯定发生了什么事情。
in the world . on earth . at all；ever；of all possible things 究竟
Who in the world is that fellow? 那人究竟是谁?
Where in the world did you find that necklace? 你究竟是在哪儿发现这根项链的?
He didn't understand what on earth the teacher meant．他不能理解老师究竟说了些什么。
in the wrong . to blame；in error不正当；错误
He is in the right and you are in the wrong．他是对的，你错了。
In attacking a smaller boy，Jack was plainly in the wrong．杰克欺侮一个比他小的孩子，很明显是他不对。
He knew he was in the wrong， but refused to concede to the point．他知道他错了，但不肯认错。
You are both in the wrong．你们两位都错了。
in theory . theoretically 理论上
The plan should work in theory，but will it work in practice? 这项计划在理论上一定有效，但在实践中能行得通吗?
in time . within or before a fixed time及时
We got to the station just in time to catch the train．我们及时赶到火车站乘上火车。
A stitch in time saves nine．及时处理，事半功倍。
You can rest assured that we'll finish the work in time．你放心吧，我们一定按时完成任务。
The doctor came in time to save his life．医生及时前来挽救他的生命。
in time . eventually；in the end； after a while；in the future不久；最终；将来
Fred and Jim did not like each other at first，but in time they became friends．弗雷德和吉姆开始互不喜欢，可是最终他们成了好朋友。
You'll get used to the weather in Nanjing in time．你迟早会适应南京的气候的。
If you keep on trying，you will succeed in time．只要你继续努力，你迟早会成功。
in time . in step合拍子
The marchers kept in time with the band．游行者和着乐队的节奏往前走。
in time of . when one is in当处于…之时
Confidence is a great weapon，especially in time of fear，uncertainty and danger．信心是一种重要的武器，尤其是在恐惧、疑虑和危险的时候。
in to case . under no circumstances 决不
I will in no case reveal your secret．我决不会把你的秘密泄露出去。
In no case have I noticed that matter．我决没有注意到那件事。
in touch with . in contact with；communicating with与…接触；同…保持联系
Please get in touch with me while you are away．你走后请与我联系。
A newspaper keeps one in touch with the world．报纸使人们同世界保持联系。
in touch with . having a delicate appreciation and intimate knowledge of；in sympathy with深知；熟悉；同情
He is not quite in touch with anyone in this neighbourhood．他和这一地区内的任何人都不熟悉。
She is in touch with the latest developments in the case．她对这一案件的最新发展情况是知道的。
He reads the daily press regularly to keep in touch with the developments both at home and abroad．他经常读报以了解国内外形势的发展。
in trouble . in a difficult situation；suffering 在困扰中
He always offers his help when I am in trouble．每当我陷入困境，他总伸出援助之手。
She is a kind friend to everyone in trouble．她对处于困境的人都很友善。
in trouble . going to be punished将受惩罚；被责难
He is in trouble again，because he has broken a window．他又受到了责罚，因为他打碎了窗户