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between

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

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noun

缝针，绗针

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

Examples :

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

这位女裁缝用一根结实的绗针在厚厚的装饰面料上缝制出精准均匀的针脚。

item utensil wear essential

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preposition

在...之间，中间，介于...之间。

In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)

Examples :

"I want to buy one that costs somewhere between forty and fifty dollars."

我想买一个价格在四十到五十美元之间的东西。

position space amount degree gap essential

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preposition

互相，彼此。

Done together or reciprocally.

Examples :

"conversation between friends"

朋友之间的对话

group action communication essential

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preposition

私下，暗中，秘密地

Shared in confidence.

Examples :

"The secret was kept between the two friends. "

这个秘密在两个朋友之间私下保守着。

communication language essential

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preposition

在...之间，居中。

In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places).

Examples :

"The train travels between Chicago and New York. "

火车往返于芝加哥和纽约之间。

place direction position essential

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preposition

共同，共有

Combined (by effort or ownership).

Examples :

"The project was a team effort, the ideas between the students leading to a successful outcome. "

这个项目是团队努力的成果，学生们共同的创意促成了最终的成功。

business property finance essential

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之间，在...之中

One of (representing a choice).

Examples :

"The teacher had to choose between two students to present the project. "

老师不得不在两个学生之间选择一个来展示项目。

position essential