什么是 “in person”?
“In person” 是一个常用的英语短语,意思是“亲自”、“本人到场”,强调某人不是通过电话、邮件、代理人等方式,而是亲自出现或参与。
基本用法说明
- 通常作副词短语,放在句末或动词后。
- 不能用于修饰名词(即不能作定语)。
- 常用于正式和非正式场合,如会议、面试、购物、签名等场景。
经典例句展示
I’d like to meet the manager in person.
She signed the contract in person yesterday.
You must appear in person to collect your passport.
He never shows up in person; he always sends his assistant.
It’s much better to apologize in person than over text.
常见错误提醒
❌ 错误:an in person meeting(虽然口语中偶见,但语法上不严谨)
✅ 正确:a face-to-face meeting 或 a meeting in person
“In person” 是副词短语,不能直接修饰名词。