常考的介系詞片語
▶️ coincide with = 同時發生 ; 與 ...相符
I love that my birthday coincides with Christmas. It means I get to spend the day with my family and loved ones.
我很喜歡我的生日恰逢聖誕節。 這代表著我可以與家人和我愛的人共度一天。
The rallies in Taipei will also coincide with similar events throughout the country on Sunday.
台北的集會也將與週日全國各地的類似活動同時舉行。
The acquisition frenzy has coincided with an era of historically low-interest rates.
這股收購案熱潮，正好遇到史上低利率時代。
▶️ in compliance with = 遵守
The government needs to penalize companies that are not in compliance with labor laws.
政府需要懲罰不遵守勞工法的公司。
All personal data collected is processed in compliance with current legislation and, in any case, with the utmost confidentiality.
(我們)所收集的所有個人數據均按照現行法律進行處理，並且在任何情況下均高度保密。
Our company has always acted in compliance with environmental laws.
我們公司一直都有遵守環境法律。
▶️ absent from = 缺勤的
Alex has been absent from work for three days now.
Alex 到目前為止已經曠職有三天了。
If you are absent from work for one day, your perfect attendance bonuses will be gone.
只要你缺勤一天，你的全勤獎就沒了。
We were disappointed that our favorite band was absent from the festival due to a scheduling conflict.
由於日程安排衝突，我們最喜歡的樂隊缺席了音樂節，我們感到很失望。
▶️ access to = 取得 ; 通往
We have access to the Internet at the library.
我們在圖書館可以上網。
The main access to the building is at the side.
通往這棟建築物的主要通道位於側面。
You can't gain access to the files unless you know the password.
除非你知道密碼，否則你沒辦法讀取這些文件。
▶️ available for = 可獲得的 ; 有空的
This offer is available for a limited time only.
這個折扣僅僅適用於一段限定時間。
Are you available for a meeting tomorrow morning?
你明天早上有空可以開個會嗎？
She'll be available for our party next Friday night.
她下週五晚上可以來參加我們的派對。
▶️ object to = 反對
He objected to the terms of the contract and requested changes to be made.
他反對合約條款並要求進行修改。
Residents objected to the construction of a noisy factory in their neighborhood.
居民反對在他們社區內建造一個嘈雜的工廠。
Although the employees are satisfied with the workshop program, they object to traveling an hour each day to get to the training center.
儘管員工對研討會計劃感到滿意，但他們反對每天花一個小時到達培訓中心。
▶️ benefit from = 受利於
Mr. Paolo thinks that our company will benefit from the help of a seasoned financial consultant.
Paolo 先生認為一位經驗豐富的財務顧問的幫助可以幫助我們公司。
People can benefit from yoga by improving their posture and reducing back pain.
人們可以透過改善姿勢和減少背痛從瑜伽中獲益。
▶️ associated with = 與 … 相關
A large portion of people who intend to buy properties are concerned about the high costs associated with home ownership, such as maintenance fees and property taxes.
很大部分打算購買房產的人擔心與房屋所有權相關的高額費用，例如維護費和財產稅。
Smoking is strongly associated with an increased risk of lung cancer.
吸煙與肺癌風險增加密切相關。
Yellow is a popular color for children's clothing and toys because it is often associated with playfulness and fun.
黃色是(運用在)兒童服裝和玩具很流行的顏色，因為它經常與俏皮和樂趣聯繫在一起。
▶️ in charge of, responsible for = 負責
I am in charge of supervising the factory.
我負責監督工廠。
He is put in charge of organizing the party.
他被指定負責組織聚會。
As the head chef, I am responsible for ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest standard.
作為主廚，我有責任確保所有菜餚均按照最高標準烹製。
The air traffic controller is responsible for keeping planes safely separated in the air and on the ground.
空中交通管制員負責使在空中和地面上的飛機都能安全分開保持距離。
▶️ in light of = 有鑑於
In light of recent incidents, we are asking our customers to take particular care of their personal belongings.
鑑於最近發生的事件，我們要求我們的客戶特別注意他們的個人物品。
In light of what you have told us, we have decided to revise our marketing strategy for the upcoming product launch.
鑑於您告訴我們的情況，我們決定為即將推出的產品修改我們的行銷策略。
▶️ in response to = 回應
The value of the company's shares fell in response to the negative news.
這家公司股價因負面消息而下跌。
In response to complaints from customers about long waits, the hotel is adding one more elevator.
為回應客戶對長時間等待的投訴，飯店正在增建一部電梯。
In response to union pressure, the company agreed to increase wages and benefits for its employees.
為了應對工會的壓力，公司同意提高員工的工資和福利。
▶️ out of order = 故障
The elevator's out of order again. We'll have to take the stairs.
電梯又出故障了。我們得走樓梯。
The sign on the vending machine says “out of order.”
販賣機上的標誌寫著“故障”。
Hi, Edward! This is Jody from the personnel Department. I just wanted to let you know that the projector in meeting room 5B is out of order.
嗨，愛德華！我是人事部的喬蒂。我只是要通知你會議室 5B 的投影機壞了。
▶️ out of stock = 缺貨
Bikes are now out of stock.
腳踏車現在沒有現貨了
The new edition is out of stock in major bookshops.
新版在各大書店都沒有現貨了。
I'm sorry, but the item you are looking for is currently out of stock. We expect to receive a new shipment next week.
很抱歉，您要找的商品目前缺貨。 我們預計下週會收到一批新貨。
The store offers customers a rain check if an item is out of stock. They can purchase it at the same price when it becomes available.
如果某件商品缺貨，商店會為顧客提供(缺貨商品的)延期購物券。當商品有貨時，他們可以以相同的價格購買它。
▶️ in stock = 有存貨
Do you have light bulbs in stock?
你們有燈泡的現貨嗎?
The new edition is in stock in major bookshops.
新版在各大書店都有現貨。
Our products are low in stock currently.
我們產品目前存貨不多。
The store offers a convenient in-store pickup option for customers who want to make sure that the products they want are in stock before making the trip.
這家店為希望在出發前確保他們想要的產品是有貨的顧客提供方便的店內取貨選項。
▶️ out of print = 絕版
I've been looking for that book for months, but it's out of print.
幾個月來我一直在找那本書，但它已經絕版了。
Many books that are out of print are reissued in paperback form.
許多絕版書會以平裝本形式重新發行。
▶️ out of date = 老舊 ; 過時
Our equipment is out of date.
我們的設備已經過時了。
I can't believe you're still using that old phone, it's so out of date.
我不敢相信你還在用那部舊手機，它太過時了。
My passport has been out of date for a while, but I haven't had the chance to renew it yet.
我的護照已經過期一段時間了，但我還沒有機會更新它。
▶️ out of reach = 無法拿到 ; 無法達成
Laboratory staff is informed to keep all dangerous substances out the reach of the children.
實驗室工作人員被告知將所有危險物質放在兒童接觸不到的地方。
Our cat food is stored in a cupboard. It is out of reach of children who might be tempted to snack on it.
我們的貓食儲存在櫥櫃中，在兒童拿不到的地方，他們可能想拿來當零食吃。
The remote control fell behind the couch and was out of reach, so we had to move the couch to get it.
遙控器落在沙發後面拿不到，所以我們不得不移動沙發才能拿到它。
Despite the obstacles, many athletes continue to work hard and pursue their dreams of becoming an NBA player, even if it seems out of reach.
儘管困難重重，許多運動員仍繼續努力，追求成為 NBA 球員的夢想，即使這個夢想似乎遙不可及。