引言
在英语学习中,我们常常会遇到两个看起来非常相似的短语:“in process” 和 “in the process”。 它们虽然只差一个冠词 “the”,但含义和用法却大不相同。本文将为你详细解析两者的区别,并提供实用例句,助你精准使用。
“in process” 的含义与用法
“in process” 是一个固定搭配,通常表示“正在进行中”或“在处理中”,多用于描述某个任务、项目或流程当前的状态。 它强调的是事情尚未完成,但已经在执行。
• The application is in process and will be reviewed within 3 business days.
• Your order is in process — please allow 24 hours for shipping.
• Your order is in process — please allow 24 hours for shipping.
注意:这个短语常用于正式或商务语境,且一般不接 of 短语。
“in the process” 的含义与用法
“in the process” 则通常指“在这个过程中”,后面往往跟 of + 动名词,构成 “in the process of doing something” 的结构, 表示某人正在做某事的过程中,可能附带产生了其他结果(常为意外或副作用)。
• She lost her keys in the process of moving to a new apartment.
• He became fluent in Spanish in the process of working abroad.
• He became fluent in Spanish in the process of working abroad.
这个短语更侧重于描述伴随主动作发生的次要事件或状态变化。
对比总结
- in process:强调状态——“正在处理中”(无 of 结构)。
- in the process (of...):强调过程——“在……的过程中”(常接 of doing)。
✅ The refund is in process.
✅ I broke my phone in the process of cleaning it.
✅ I broke my phone in the process of cleaning it.
小测试(JavaScript 交互)
请选择正确的短语填空:
The software update is ______.