1. in advance of在……之先, 胜过
Galileo’s theory were in advance of the age in which he lived.
伽利略的思想超越了他所生活的时代。
2. in behalf of 代表, 为了……的利益
I did all I could in behalf of my friend.
为朋友的利益, 我做了所能做的一切。
3. in case of 如果……发生, 如遇到……
In case of danger, you must be calm.
如果遇到危险, 你必须镇定。
注意: in the case of 就……来说, 至少
4. in charge of 看护, 管理
He is in charge of the school.
他负责管理这所学校。
注意: in the charge of由……管理
5. in course of 正在……之中
The bridge is in course of construction.
大桥正在建设中。
注意: in the course of 在……期间, 在……的.过程中
6. in consequence of ……的结果, 由于
In consequence of heating, the length of the iron bar increased.
由于受热, 铁棒的长度增加了。