How to Use Prepositions At, On, In - Visual Vocabulary Lesson

视觉词汇 — at/on/in

Hi, I’m Daniel.

嗨，我是Daniel。

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欢迎来到Oxford Online English！

In this lesson, you can learn how to use the prepositions ‘at’, ‘on’ and ‘in’

在本节课里，您可以学到怎样使用 方位介词“at”、“on”和“in”

to talk about where something is.

来谈论某物在哪。

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我们开始之前，不要忘记看看我们的网站： Oxford Online English dot com。

You can find links in the video description.

您可以在视频描述里找到链接。

Why not start with the full version of this lesson, where you can test your skills with

为什么不用本节课的完整版本来开始 呢！在那您可以用一个随堂

a quiz!

测验来测试您的技能！

Also, do you want to watch this video with subtitles?

同样，您想看这部视频的字幕吗？

You can turn them on now; just click the CC button in the bottom right of your video player.

您现在可以打开它们，就点一下您的 视频播放器下方右侧的CC键。

They’re in the kitchen.

他们在厨房。

She’s putting the lettuce in a bowl.

她正在把生菜放进碗里。

Use ‘in’ for rooms and indoor spaces.

“in”用于房间和室内空间。

For example: ‘in the living room’, ‘in the apartment’, ‘in my bedroom’.

例如：“in the living room”，“in the apartment”、“in my bedroom”。

Also, use ‘in’ for containers and enclosed spaces.

同样，“in”用于容器和闭锁的空间。

For example: ‘in the bowl’, ‘in the box’, ‘in your pocket’.

例如：“in the bowl”、“in the box”、“in your pocket”。

I live in Seattle, in the north west of the USA.

我住在位于美国西北部的西雅图。

Use ‘in’ for cities and countries: ‘in Brazil’, ‘in Paris’, ‘in China’,

“in”用于城市和国家：“in Brazil”、“in Paris”、“in China”，

and so on.

等等。

Also, use ‘in’ plus ‘north’, ‘south’, ‘east’ or ‘west’.

同样，用“in”加上“north”、“south”、 “east”或“west”。

For example: ‘She lives in the south of Spain.’

例如：“She lives in the south of Spain.”

‘Thailand is in Southeast Asia.’

“Thailand is in Southeast Asia.”

We stayed in a small hotel in the centre of Venice.

我们待在威尼斯市中心 的一个小酒店。

Use ‘in’ with establishments and businesses.

“in”用于实体以及生意。

For example: ‘in the shop’, ‘in a restaurant’, or ‘in the supermarket’.

例如：“in the shop”、“in a restaurant” 或“in the supermarket”。

Sometimes, ‘at’ is also possible here, with a similar meaning.

有时，“at”也有可能用在这里， 有类似的意思。

You’ll see the exact difference in part three, when we talk about using ‘at’.

您会在第三部分看到在谈论 使用“at”时的确切差别。

You also say ‘in the centre’ or ‘in the middle’.

您也可以说“in the centre”或“in the middle”。

Here’s another example.

这是另一个例子。

In the picture, there are three purple flowers in the middle.

在图片里，在中间有三朵紫色的花。

Use ‘in’ to talk about media.

“in”用于谈论媒介。

For example: ‘in a picture’, ‘in this photograph’, ‘in the film’.

例如：“in a picture”，“in this photograph”、“in the film”，

Luckily, there was no one in the car when it sank in the water.

幸运的是，当小车沉入水里时， 没人在小车里。

Use ‘in’ with cars and taxis.

“in”用于小车和出租车。

With most other transport, use ‘on’.

大部分的交通，使用“on”。

You also use ‘in’ to mean ‘surrounded by a material’.

您也可以用“in”来表达“surrounded by a material"。

For example: ‘in the air’, ‘in the sea’, ‘in a thick sauce’.

例如：”in the air“、”in the sea“、 ”in a thick sauce“。

She goes running in the park every morning.

她每天早上都在公园跑步。

We went for a walk in the countryside.

我们去乡间散步了。

You use ‘in’ to talk about many outdoor spaces.

您使用”in“来谈论很多户外空间。

You can use ‘in’ for smaller, enclosed spaces.

您可以把”in“用于小的、 封闭的空间。

For example: ‘in the park’, ‘in a field’ or ‘in the garden’.

例如：”in the park“、”in a field“ 或”in the garden“。

You can also use ‘in’ for larger, more open spaces.

”in“也可以用于更开放的空间。

For example: ‘in the countryside’, ‘in the sky’, or ‘in the world’.

例如：”in the countryside“、”in the sky“或”in the world“。

While eating breakfast, he felt a pain in his stomach.

在吃早餐时，他感到胃痛。

Use ‘in’ to talk about things which are enclosed by part of your body.

“in”用于谈论被您的身体 部位包覆住的东西。

You can hold something *in* your hand.

您可以抓某物 *在*您的手中。

If you eat too much sugar, you’ll get toothache – a pain *in* your tooth.

如果您吃太多糖，您会牙痛 – 一种 *在* 您的牙齿里的疼痛。

She had to stay in hospital for a few days after the operation.

手术后，她不得不住院几天。

There are some fixed phrases with ‘in’ that don’t follow a clear pattern.

有一些用“in”的不追随一个清晰 结构的固定短语。

The most useful are ‘in bed’, ‘in hospital’ and ‘in prison’.

最有用的是“in bed”、“in hospital” 和“in prison”。

Try to remember these three!

试着记住这三个。

I was waiting in the queue for over an hour.

我排队排了超过一个小时。

Finally, use ‘in’ to talk about things which are in a line

最后，用“in”来谈论在一条 线上的东西。

For example: ‘We sat on the floor in a row.’

例如：“We sat on the floor in a row.”

‘He arranged his tools in a neat line.’

“He arranged his tools in a neat line.”

This also works if you arrange things into a shape.

如果您安排东西到一个形状 里面，那总是用得上。

For example: ‘We set out the chairs in a circle.’

例如：“We set out the chairs in a circle.”

Now, you’ve seen all the common ways to use ‘in’ as a preposition of place.

现在，您看到了所有常见的“in”作为 一个方位介词使用的方式。

Next, what about ‘on’?

接下来，“on”呢？

He took the fruit and arranged it on the tray.

他拿了水果并放到托盘上。

Use ‘on’ when something is on top of a surface.

当某物在一个表面的顶部 时，使用“on"。

For example: ‘on the floor’, ‘on the shelf’, or ‘on the kitchen counter’.

例如：”on the floor“、”on the shelf“或”on the kitchen counter“。

He hung his jacket on the wall.

他把他的夹克挂在墙上。

You can use ‘on’ with all kinds of surfaces – not just horizontal ones.

您可以把”on“用在所有类型的表面 – 不仅是那些水平的。

For example: ‘She has a small spot on her nose.’

例如：”She has a small spot on her nose.“

‘He spilled coffee on his shirt.’

”He spilled coffee on his shirt.“

He’s sitting on the sofa, on the right.

他正坐在沙发上，在右边。

Use ‘on’ with furniture.

”on“搭配家具使用。

For example: ‘on the bed’, ‘on my desk’, or ‘on a chair’.

例如：”on the bed“、”on my desk“ 或”on a chair“。

The book had a blue cover, with nothing written on it.

书有一个蓝色封面，没有 任何东西写在上面。

Use ‘on’ with print media.

”on“搭配印刷媒介使用。

For example: ‘on page one’, ‘on the menu’, or ‘on the map’.

例如：”on page one“、”on the menu“或”on the map“。

We stayed on a small island.

我们待在一个小岛上。

You use ‘on’ with many geographical features, like islands, mountains, beaches and so on.

您用”on“搭配很多地理特征， 像是岛屿、山区、海滩等等。

I went there on my motorbike.

我骑我的摩托车去那的。

Use ‘on’ with transport which you sit on top of: bicycles, motorbikes and horses.

”on“搭配您坐在上面的交通工具使用： 自行车、摩托车和马。

You also use ‘on’ with public transport and boats.

您也可以用”on“搭配公共 交通和船艇。

So, you say ‘on the plane’, ‘on the bus’, ‘on the boat’ and ‘on the ferry’.

那么，您说”on the plane“、”on the bus“、”on the boat“和”on the ferry“。

Here’s one more example: He’s sitting on the train and talking on

这还有一个例子： 他正在搭火车并

the phone.

讲着电话。

Here, there’s another use of ‘on’.

在这里，有”on“的另一个用法。

Do you know why you say ‘on the phone’?

您知道您为什么说”on the phone“？

Use ‘on’ to talk about using devices.

用”on“来谈论使用设备。

You say ‘on the phone’, ‘on the internet’, or ‘on the Xbox’.

您说”on the phone“、“on the internet” 或“on the Xbox”。

The restaurant is on the top floor, overlooking the river.

餐馆在顶层，俯瞰河流。

Finally, use ‘on’ with floors.

最后“on”搭配楼层使用。

You say ‘on the ground floor’, ‘on the second floor’, ‘on the fifth floor’,

您说“on the ground floor”、“on the second floor”、“on the fifth floor”，

and so on.

类似这样。

Finally, let’s see how you can use ‘at’.

最后，我们看看您怎样用“at”。

“I’m at the airport, just waiting to board.”

“I’m at the airport, just waiting to board.”

‘At’ is often used with public places.

“At”常和公共地点搭配使用。

For example, you can say ‘at the cinema’ or ‘at the mall’.

例如，您可以说“at the cinema” 或“at the mall”。

‘At’ in this case can mean that you’re inside the place, or just near it.

“At”在本事例里意思是您在某处 里面，或就是离它很近。

Often, in these cases it’s possible to use ‘in’ or ‘at’ with no difference in

通常，在那些可能可以用“in”或 “at”的例子上，没有

meaning.

意思上的差别。

You can say ‘I’m in the supermarket’ or ‘I’m at the supermarket’; both are

您可以说“I’m in the supermarket” 或“I’m at the supermarket”；二者

correct and commonly used.

都是正确并常用的。

There might be a small difference.

也许有一个小差异。

If you want to emphasise that you’re inside a building, then use ‘in’.

如果您想强调您在一栋 建筑物内，那么用“in”。

If you’re outdoors, then use ‘at’.

如果您在户外，那么用“at”。

They sat at the table and discussed what to do next.

他们在桌边说，讨论 接下来做什么。

‘At’ can mean ‘next to’.

“At”可以意思是“next to”。

Let’s see a couple more examples: ‘Someone’s at the door.

我们再看更多的例子：“Someone’s at the door.

Can you answer it?’

Can you answer it?”

‘I was waiting at the bus stop for half an hour’.

“I was waiting at the bus stop for half an hour.”

I was at a conference for most of last week.

“I was at a conference for most of last week.”

Use ‘at’ with events.

“at”搭配事件使用。

You can say ‘at a meeting’, ‘at their wedding’ or ‘at his birthday party’.

您可以说“at a meeting”、“at their wedding”或“at his birthday party”。

She’s at the dentist’s for a cleaning.

她在牙医那里洗牙。

Use ‘at’ with people’s homes or offices.

“at”搭配家或办公室使用。

You can say ‘I was at Tim’s house yesterday’ or ‘We’ll be at Sasha’s place for dinner

您可以说“I was at Tim’s house yesterday” 或“We’ll be at Sasha’s place for dinner

tonight’.

tonight”。

My brother’s at university, studying history.

我的兄弟在大学学历史。

There are a few fixed phrases with ‘at’ that it’s better just to memorise.

有几个搭配"at"的固定短语， 他们很好记忆。

The most important ones are ‘at home’, ‘at work’, ‘at school’, ‘at college’

最重要的几个是“at home”、 “at work”、“at school”、“at college”

and ‘at university’.

以及“at university”。

Note that you *never* use an article, like ‘a’ or ‘the’, in the phrases ‘at

注意，当您说“at school”、“at college” 或“at university”时，

home’ and ‘at work’, and you generally don’t use an article when you say ‘at

您 *永远不要*用一个冠词，像是 “a”或“the”，在短语“at

school’, ‘at college’ or ‘at university’.

home”和“at work”，您一般不用一个冠词。

At the end of her presentation, they gave her a round of applause.

在她的介绍的末尾，他们 给了她一阵掌声。

Use ‘at’ to talk about position or time with phrases like ‘at the end of’, ‘at

用“at”搭配短语来谈论位置或时间， 像是“at the end of”、“at

the beginning of’, ‘at the top of’ or ‘at the bottom of’.

the beginning of”、“at the top of”或 “at the bottom of”。

For example: ‘Please read and follow the instructions at the top of the page.’

例如：“Please read and follow the instructions at the top of the page.”

There’s one exception here: if you’re talking about two separate objects, then use

在这里有一个例外：如果您在谈论两个 分离的物体，那么使用

‘on top of’.

“on top of”。

For example: ‘My suitcase is on top of the wardrobe’.

例如;"My suitcase is on top of the wardrobe".

I live at 13 Crinklewell Crescent.

我住在Crinklewell Crescent 13号。

Finally, use ‘at’ with house numbers, for example if you’re giving your address.

最后，搭配门牌号码使用“at”， 例如如果您正在给您的地址。

Now, you know many ways to use ‘in’, ‘on’ and ‘at’ as prepositions of place.

现在，您知道使用“in”、“on” 和“at”方位介词的很多用法。

Don’t forget to visit our website and test your skills with the quiz!

不要忘记访问我们的网站并用随堂 测验来测试您的技能！

There are a few less common uses of ‘in’, ‘on’ and ‘at’ – and a few exceptions

有“in”、 “on”和“at” 的几种较不常用的用法—另有几个例外

– which we haven’t mentioned in this video.

— 是在本视屏里我们没有提到的。

Do you know any?

您知道吗？

Share your ideas in the comments!

在评论栏分享您的想法！

See you next time!

下次见！