In use Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjus/, /ˈjuz
in-YOOS
ˈɪn/ /juːz
in-YOOZ
释义
Being used or currently being utilized for its intended purpose.
用法与细微差别
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when something is occupied or functioning. Frequently seen on equipment, bathrooms, or public facilities. Not the same as 'in use for' (duration).
Spanish: en usoPortuguese (BR): em usoPortuguese (PT): em usoChinese (Simplified): 在使用中Chinese (Traditional): 正在使用中Hindi: उपयोग मेंArabic: قيد الاستخدامBengali: ব্যবহৃত হচ্ছে - ব্যবহৃত অবস্থায়Russian: используется - занятоJapanese: 使用中Vietnamese: đang sử dụngKorean: 사용 중Turkish: kullanımdaUrdu: استعمال میںIndonesian: sedang digunakan
例句
The bathroom is in use right now.
basic
Is this computer still in use?
basic
All the gym equipment is in use today.
basic
Sorry, that table is in use. You’ll have to wait a bit.
natural
Don’t remove the card while it’s in use.
natural
That phrase isn’t really in use anymore — it’s a bit old-fashioned.
natural