“in+名词+of”类复合介词归纳

in search of 寻找，寻求

He emigrated to Brazil in search of a better life. 他为寻求更好的生活，移民到巴西。

Scientists are in search of a cure for the disease. 科学家想研究出治疗这种疾病的方法。

in sight of 在看得见……的地方，看得见

They came in sight of the school building. 他们来到看得见学校建筑物的地方。

Are we in sight of land yet? 现在看得见陆地了吗？

in spite of 尽管，虽然

The match was played in spite of the awful weather. 尽管天气恶劣，比赛仍然进行。

In spite of all her hard work, she failed her exam. 她虽然很努力，可是考试不及格。

in support of 支持，支援

Steve spoke in support of the proposal. 史蒂夫发言支持那个计划。

Will you speak in support of this plan? 你能不能发个言支持这一计划？

in terms of 用……的字眼，从……的观点

He referred to your work in terms of high praise. 他对你的工作大加赞扬。

It is difficult to express it in terms of science. 要用科学的字眼来表达它是很困难的。

Let each child read in terms of his own tastes and choices. 让每个孩子阅读根据自己的兴趣爱好选择的书籍。 

in time of 在……期间，在……时候

All goods may be forfeit to the State in time of war. 战时所有的货物都可能被国家征用。

It was very decent of you to help in time of trouble. 在我们遇到麻烦时来帮忙，您真是太好了。

【注】有时也说in times of。如：

In times of crisis it’s good to have a friend to turn to. 危难时好在有朋友可以投奔。

in view of 看见；鉴于，考虑到

We came in view of the lake as we turned the corner. 我们转过弯就看见那个湖了。

In view of the weather, we will cancel the outing. 因天气关系，我们要取消此次郊游。

in want of 缺少，需要

Are you in want of money? 你需要钱吗？

He is in want of exercise. 他需要运动。