单词 | amongst |
释义 | amongst among /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition (ALSO amongst, /əˈmʌŋst/ ) B1 in the middle of or surrounded by other things: » I saw a few familiar faces among the crowd.» Rescue teams searched among the wreckage for survivors.Thesaurus+: ↑BetweenA2 happening or being included as part of a group of people or things: » a decision that has caused a lot of anger among women» Relax, you're amongst friends.» Talk about it among yourselves (= talk to each other about it without me) for a while.» She has worked as an estate agent among other things (= as well as other things).Thesaurus+: ↑BetweenC1 to each one in a group of three or more people or things: » He divided the country among his sons.» The cost should be shared equally among the three of you.• • • Extra Examples:» You don't have to pretend anymore - you're among friends now.» There's a lot of teasing and fighting among the crew.» The boy looked uncomfortable and out of place among the adults.» These diseases are more common among young children.» A small animal was making rustling noises among the leaves. |
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