within
/wɪˈðɪn; wɪð`ɪn/ prep
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(a) after not more than (the specified period of time) 不超过（某段时间）; 在（某段时间）之内
She returned within an hour. 她不到一小时就回来了.
If you don't hear anything within seven days, phone again. 你要是在七天之内听不到任何消息就再打个电话.
(b) ~ sth (of sth) not further than (the specified distance) (from sth) 不超过（某段距离）; 在（某段距离）之内
a house within a mile of the station 距火车站不到一英里的一所房子
The village has three pubs within a hundred metres (of each other). 这个村子里有三个酒馆, （相互）距离都在一百米以内.
2 inside the range or limits of (sb/sth) 在（某人[某事物]）的范围或限度以内
We are now within sight of (ie able to see) the shore. 我们现在的距离能看见海岸了.
There is a bell within the patient's reach, ie which the patient can reach. 在病人伸手可够得著的地方有个电铃.
He finds it hard to live within his income, ie without spending more than he earns. 他觉得有些入不敷出.
I'd prefer you to keep this information within the family, ie known only by members of the family. 我希望你只让家人知道这件事.
within the limits of my modest talents 管窥所及.
3 (fml 文) inside (sth) 在（某事物）之内
within the medieval walls of the city 在该城中世纪建造的城墙以内
Interview everyone living within the area shown on the map. 面见地图所示区内居住的每一个人. within, adv (fml 文) inside 在内部; 到内部
Shop assistant required. Apply within. 招聘店员. 请进面洽.