Prepositions of Distance and Proximity

之间, 中间

The cat squeezed between the fence posts to get into the garden.

猫在篱笆柱之间挤过去进入了花园。

为

I bought a ticket for the concert this evening.

我买了一张给今晚音乐会的票。

从, 来自

I received a letter from my cousin in Australia.

我收到了来自澳大利亚表兄的一封信。

近的, 附近的

The near bus stop is convenient for commuting to work.

附近的公交车站方便通勤上班。

在...之内, 不到

They sold out within minutes of opening.

旁边, 紧挨着

The basketball court is situated next to the fitness center, encouraging physical activities and sports.

篮球场位于健身中心旁边，鼓励身体活动和运动。

The candidate was up against a tough opponent.

紧邻, 非常靠近

The new office building is in close proximity to public transportation.

新的办公楼非常靠近公共交通。

大约, 左右

The event starts around 7 p.m.

活动大约在晚上7点开始。

旁边, 旁边

The cat curled up beside the fireplace.

猫蜷缩在壁炉旁边。

旁边, 沿着

She stood alongside her best friend during the graduation ceremony.

她在毕业典礼上站在她最好的朋友旁边。

反对

I decided to go against the advice of my friend.

我决定违背我朋友的建议。