引言
在英语学习中,at、in 和 on 是最常用的三个地点介词,但它们的使用场景常令学习者困惑。 尤其是搭配 the corner 时,不同介词会带来完全不同的含义。 本文将通过清晰的规则、实用例句和对比分析,帮助你彻底掌握这些介词的用法。
基本用法概览
- At:强调“点”——具体位置或地点(如地址、车站、角落)。
- In:强调“内部”——在某空间或区域之内(如城市、房间、国家)。
- On:强调“表面”——接触某平面(如桌子、街道、墙)。
与 “the corner” 搭配的区别
这是最容易混淆的地方!看下面三种结构:
✅ at the corner:在街角(两条街交汇处的外部交点)。
There’s a coffee shop at the corner of Main Street and 5th Avenue.
There’s a coffee shop at the corner of Main Street and 5th Avenue.
✅ on the corner:在街区的角落(通常指建筑物位于街角);美式英语中常与 at 互换,但更强调“占据角落位置”。
My apartment is on the corner of Oak and Pine.
My apartment is on the corner of Oak and Pine.
✅ in the corner:在(房间/封闭空间内的)角落里。
The cat is sleeping in the corner of the living room.
The cat is sleeping in the corner of the living room.
💡 小贴士:室外用 at/on,室内用 in!
更多实用例句
📍 At 的典型场景
- I’ll meet you at the bus stop.
- She lives at 123 Maple Road.
🏠 In 的典型场景
- He was born in Tokyo.
- The keys are in my bag.
📚 On 的典型场景
- The book is on the table.
- We walked on the beach.
常见错误提醒
❌ 错误:I’m waiting you in the corner of the street.
✅ 正确:I’m waiting for you at the corner of the street.
❌ 错误:The picture hangs in the wall.
✅ 正确:The picture hangs on the wall.