/əˈmʌŋ ||; əˈmʌŋ/(also
amongst /əˈmʌŋst
||; əˈmʌŋst/)
prep 1 surrounded by; in the middle of 为…所围绕;在…中间: I often feel nervous when I'm among strangers. 我身处陌生人之中常常会感到紧张不安。I found the missing letter amongst a heap of old newspapers. 我在一堆旧报纸中找到那封不见了的信。 ☞Look at the note and picture at between. 参看 between 的注释及插图。
2 in or concerning a particular group of people or things 在一组人或物之间;关于一组人或物: Discuss it amongst yourselves and let me know your decision. 你们讨论一下,然后把决定告诉我。There is a lot of anger among students about the new law. 学生们对这条新法律很气愤。 Among other things, the drug can cause headaches and sweating. 这种药会引起头痛和出汗等现象。
3 to each one (of a group) 分配给各个成员: On his death, his money will be divided among his children. 他死后钱财将会分给子女。