in advance of 在……前面
He is far in advance of his class. 他在班上遥遥领先。
I shall walk a few steps in advance of you. 我将走在你前面几步。
in case of 一旦；以防；如果，假若
In case of fire, call 119. 倘若有火灾，就打119电话。
The wall was built along the river in case of floods. 为了防洪，沿河筑了堤。
in charge of 负责，管理
Philip is in charge of our marketing department. 菲利普负责我们的市场营销部。
Who’s in charge of organizing the music for the party? 谁负责安排聚会的音乐？
in commemoration of 纪念，庆祝
This monument has been erected in commemoration of the victory over the enemy. 这座纪念碑是为纪念战胜敌人而建立的。
We caused a medal to be struck in commemoration of this discovery. 我们铸造了一枚徽章来纪念这个发现。
in consequence of 由于，因为…的缘故
In consequence of your bad behaviour I’m forced to dismiss you. 由于你行为不检，我只得解雇你。
Commerce is seriously paralysed in consequence of a severe earthquake. 由于发生强烈地震，商业严重瘫痪。
in consideration of 考虑到，作为对……的报酬
He was pardoned in consideration of his youth. 他因年轻而得到了宽恕。
We paid him well in consideration of his labours. 我们给他优厚的工资作为他的劳动报酬。
in control of 管理，掌握，控制
He is in control of the store. 这家商店由他管理。
Who’s in control of the project? 谁是这个项目的负责人?
Enemy forces are in control of the city. 敌军控制着这座城市。
in course of 在……过程中，在……时，在进行中
The goods ordered are now in course of shipment. 定的货正在运输途中。
The new railway is in course of construction. 新铁路正在兴建当中。
in danger of 有……的危险
The patient is in danger of death. 病人有死亡的危险。
These goods are in danger of robbery. 这些货物有被盗的危险。
in default of 因缺少，在缺乏……时
He was acquitted in default of strong evidence of his guilt. 因无确凿证据而判他无罪。
The committee will not meet in default of a chairman. 没有主席委员会就不开会。
in defense of 保卫，保护；为……辩护
Is there any man unwilling to fight in defense of his country? 难道有谁不愿为保卫祖国而战吗？
He wrote a book in defense of his doctrine. 他写了一本书为自己的学说辩护。
in defiance of 不顾，无视，违抗
She wanted him to stay, but he left in defiance of her wishes. 她要他留下来，但他并不理会，还是走了。
The people marched in the streets in defiance of the new military government. 人们在大街上游行，公然反抗新的军政府。
in excess of 超过
This year’s profits were in excess of a million pounds. 今年的利润超出10万英镑。
Luggage in excess of 100 kg will be charged extra. 超过100公斤的行李要额外收费。
in face of 面对
He showed great bravery in face of danger. 在危险面前他表现出非常勇敢。
【注】有现代英语中，通常说成in the face of。如：
In the face of great hardship, she managed to keep her sense of humor. 面对极大的困苦，她仍设法保持幽默感。
In the face of the new evidence he had to climb down and admit he had been wrong. 在新的证据面前，他只得服输认错。
in favour of 赞成；以……为受款人
Was he in favour of the death penalty? 他赞成死刑吗？
Cheques should be written in favour of Oxfam. 支票上请写明以牛津饥荒救济委员会为受款人。
in front of 在……前面；在……面前
There is a pond in front of the house. 房屋前面有个池塘。
You shouldn’t discuss that in front of the children. 你不应该当着孩子的面谈论那类事。
【注】该短语与带有定冠词的in the front of（在……的前部；指在某范围之内）意思不同。如：
The introduction is always in the front of the book. 书的前言总是在书的前面。
The teacher’s desk is in the front of the classroom. 老师的讲桌在教室前面。
in honour of 为了向……表示敬意；为纪念；为祝贺
There is a party tonight in honor of our new president. 为庆祝新总经理就任，今晚有个聚会。
A party was given in honour of the guests from Bonn. 为来自波恩的宾客举行了欢迎酒会。
in light of 根据；鉴于；由于；考虑到
We need rethink our plan in light of this new information. 由于这个新的信息，我们需要重新考虑这项计划。
【注】该短语通常可说成in the light of。如：
In the light of your remarks we rejected her offer. 鉴于你的评语，我们拒绝了她的提议。
His behaviour is explicable in the light of his recent illness. 他因近日患病，这种表现是可以理解的。
in memory of 为纪念
A service was held in memory of the dead. 为死者举行了悼念仪式。
He founded the charity in memory of his late wife. 他兴办那项慈善事业以纪念他已故的妻子。
in need of 需要
We are all in need of a rest. 我们全都需要休息。
Are you in need of help? 你需要帮助吗？
in place of 代替
Won’t you go in place of me? 你能代替我去吗？
Who is here in place of the manager? 谁在这里代理经理？
in point of 就……而言；关于
In point of ability, learning, culture, my friend is superior. 论能力、学问和修养，我的朋友优于他人。
In point of cost, the first plan is better. 从费用上考虑，第一个计划更好些。
in possession of 占有，持有，拥有
The chief was in possession of a large quantity of stolen property. 那个头目占有了大量偷盗来的财产。
Anyone found in possession of this poison will be punished. 凡是被发现拥有此种毒药者均将受到惩罚。
in praise of 极力赞美，称赞
Much was said in praise of him. 赞扬他的话很多。
The leader spoke in praise of those who had died for their country. 领导人表彰为国捐躯的人们。
in respect of 关于；作为……的报酬
In respect of this problem, we don’t have to draw a conclusion here. 关于这个问题，我们没有必要在此作结论。
We should give him $100 in respect of the work he has done. 我们应付给他100美元作为他的工作报酬。
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。
摘自《飞扬英语语法系列之名词》（金盾出版社）