1 within /wɪˈðɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ preposition /wɪˈðɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/
preposition
Learner's definition of WITHIN
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a : inside (a certain area or space)在（某区域或空间）里 -
They live within the city limits.他们住在市内。
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within the country's borders在国境线里
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The company's most important decisions are made within these four walls. [=inside this room]公司那些最重要的决定都是在这间屋里做出的。
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We could hear sounds coming from within his apartment.我们能听见从他的公寓里传来的声音。
b : inside (a group, company, society, etc.)在（某群体、公司、社团）里 2
: before the end of (a particular period of time)在（某段时间）内 -
Most students find a job within a year of graduating.大部分学生毕业后不到一年都找到了工作。
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Scientists predict that a cure will be found within (the next) five years.科学家们预言五年内将找到治愈方法。
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She made several friends within days of moving into her new apartment.搬进新公寓没几天她就交了几个朋友。
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He entered the house, and within seconds, he was surrounded by children.他一进屋就立刻被孩子们围住了。
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We should know the results of your test within the space of an hour. [=in an hour or less]我们应该在一小时之内知道你们的测试结果。
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: less than (a particular distance) from something or someone在（某段距离）内 -
Everything I need is within a few miles of my apartment.我需要的所有东西在我住的公寓几英里之内都可以找到。
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The school is within walking distance (of our house).（从我们家）到学校步行就可以。
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Everything is within easy reach. [=nearby]所有东西都在手边。
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I keep my dictionary within reach [=close enough to reach] on my desk.我总把字典放在书桌上够得着的地方。
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The hotel is within sight of the ocean. [=you can see the ocean from the hotel]从这家饭店能看见大海。
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: not beyond the limits of (something)在…限度内 -
They encourage living within your means/income and not using credit cards excessively.他们鼓励量入为出，不要过度使用信用卡。
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Let's try to stay within our/the budget.我们还是尽量不超出预算。
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It is within the jurisdiction of the state to make such laws.这个州有权制定此类法律。
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Their actions fell within the guidelines [=they were acceptable according to the rules] set by the committee.他们的行为没有逾越委员会制定的规章。
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It is within the realm of possibility [=it is possible], but it is not likely.这种事的可能性是有的，但不大会发生。
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used to say how close someone is or was to doing or achieving something接近 -
She is currently within two hundred votes of being elected.目前她的票数离当选还差不到二百张。
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Twice this season, they have come within five points of winning. [=they have lost by five or fewer points]本赛季他们有两次差不到五分就能赢。
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: in the thoughts or character of (someone)在内心；在（某人）自身 2 within /wɪˈðɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ adverb
2 within
/wɪˈðɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/
adverb
Learner's definition of WITHIN
formal
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: inside something在…里；在…内部 2
: in someone's inner thoughts, feelings, etc.在内心深处；在思想上 -
We all try to appear strong and attempt to hide the scared little child within.我们都努力表现得很强大，试图将内心那个胆怯的孩子掩藏起来。
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They were outwardly calm but nervous within.他们表面上显得冷静，内心却十分紧张。
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The truth lies within.真相自在人心。