| 词汇 | in (someone's or something's) place |
| 释义 | in (someone's or something's) place1. Literally, in someone's or something's physical location. Hey, you're in my place! You know I always sit here! You can't put the television in the sofa's place—it messes up the whole décor of the room! 2. Instead of someone or something else; as a substitute for someone or something. Janet is really sick, so I'm going to lead the meeting in her place. After our dog died, my parents got me a pet hamster in its place. *in placein (someone's or something's) proper place or location. (*Typically: be ~; put something [into] ~.) The maid came into the room and put everything into place. It's good to see everything in place again. in place1. In the appropriate or usual position or order. For example, With everything in place, she started the slide show. [Mid-1500s] Also see put someone in his or her place. 2. In the same spot, without advancing or retreating, as in While marching in place, the band played six more numbers. in ˈmy, ˈyour, etc. placein my, your, etc. situation: I wouldn’t like to be in your place.in ˈplaceprepared and ready: Everything seems to be in place for a successful peace conference.in place1. In the appropriate or usual position or order: With everything in place, she started the slide show. 2. In the same spot; without moving forwards or backwards: While marching in place, the band played a popular tune. |
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