“in+名词+of”类复合介词

12. in possession of 占有，持有，拥有

Anyone found in possession of this poison will be punished. 凡是被发现拥有此种毒药者均将受到惩罚。

Their opponents were in possession of the ball for most of the match. 他们的对手在比赛的大部分时间里控制着球。

13. in search of 寻找，寻求

She went into the kitchen in search of a drink. 她进了厨房，想找点喝的。

Many people had left their homes to go in search of food. 许多人离开家园去寻觅食物。

14. in spite of 尽管

I like him despite his shortcomings. 尽管他有一些缺点，但我还是喜欢他。

Despite its obvious shortcomings, the plan was accepted by the government. 尽管计划有明显的缺陷，政府还是接受了。

15. in terms of 用……的字眼，从……的观点，就……而言

Let each child read in terms of his own tastes and choices. 让每个孩子阅读根据自己的兴趣爱好选择的书籍。

The job is great in terms of salary, but it has its disadvantages. 就薪水而言，这个工作倒是挺不错的，但也有一些不利之处。

16. in addition to 除……外

Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet. 约翰医生强调不仅要改变饮食还要锻炼身体。

In addition to giving a general introduction to computers, the course also provides practical experience. 课程除了大致介绍电脑知识外，还提供实际操作的机会。

17. in exchange for 用……作为交换。如(www.hxen.net)：

Tom gave Helen an apple in exchange for a piece of cake. 汤姆用一个苹果与海伦换一块蛋糕。

The unions bargained away their rights in exchange for a small pay rise. 工会牺牲了他们的权利以换取增加少量的工资。