雅思词组1:in a dilemma处在两难中

The nurse is in a dilemma as to whether to tell the patient the truth about his condition immediately or not.
这位护士进退两难，不知道是否要立即告诉病人他的真实病情。

雅思词组2:in a mess处在混乱状态

The book is about the relevance and use of environmental statistics-it does not deny that the global environment is in a mess and may still be getting worse.
这本书是关于环境统计数据的价值和使用—它没有否认全球环境正处于混乱状态而且可能仍在恶化这一点。

雅思词组3:in a position to处于能…的境况，能够…

A:Can I just ask you about finance? The cash price is going to be somewhere in the region of seven and a half thousand. How would you like to pay? Are you in a position to pay cash, or would you need credit?
A:我可以问一下你的经济状况吗?现金价大概是7500元。你想如何支付?用现金还是用信用卡支付?

B:I'd like credit provided the terms are reasonable.
B:如果价钱合适的话我想用信用卡支付。

be able to

雅思词组4:in a slump在衰退

The economy of this area is in a slump and citizens are complaining about it.
这个地区的经济有所衰退，市民对此颇有怨言。

in recession

雅思词组5:in a way在一定程度上

A:Someone told me the article by Cooper is important.
A:有人告诉我库拍写的那篇文章很重要。

B:Well, yes, in a way, but just look at the last part, where he discusses the research results.
B:在一定程度上是的，但只要看最后一部分，也就是他讨论研究结果的部分。

雅思词组6:in a word总之，一言以蔽之

In a word, I'm deeply impressed by your performance.
总之，你的表现给我留下了深刻印象。

to sum up

雅思词组7:in accordance with依照;与……一致

What is important is that illegal actions of either individual or a group within the company are normally in accordance with the goals of the company.
重要的是，公司内部个人或团体的非法行为通常是为达到公司的目标。

according to

雅思词组8:in addition另外

In addition, taking a reasonable amount of exercise every day can help one to sleep well at night.
另外，每天适度运动有助于在夜间拥有良好的睡眠。

besides

雅思词组9:in addition to除了…

I've akeady mentioned that you must be able to support yourself. In addition to this most banks ask you to bring your passport and your letter or certificate of enrollment.
我已经提过你必须能维持自己的生活。此外，大多数银行还会要求你提供护照及人学信或人学证明。

雅思词组10:in advance预先，提前

Booking in advance is strong recommended as all Daybreak tours are subject to demand.
强烈推荐提前预订，因为所有的日间游都根据需求来安排。

There's a range of ticket prices depending on where you travel and when you buy your tickets, There's a standard open ticket which doesn't have any restrictions. This can be bought in advance or on the day.
票价取决于你的目的地以及购票时间。还有一种标准不定期客票，没有任何限制，可以提前购买，也可以当天购买。

previously