Word
'tween
/twiːn/
preposition
在……之间
between
诗歌/文学用语，between 的省略形式。
- 1.
Apheretic form of between.
between 的截首形式
between 的截首形式；= between [亦作 tweeny]
In use
The path wound 'tween the ancient oaks.
She stood 'tween hope and despair.
The secret was kept 'tween the two friends.
'tween X and Y
这是诗歌或文学用语，相当于 between。
The path lies 'tween the hill and the river.
小路位于山丘与河流之间。
'tween X
后接单一名词时，暗示与另一方的联系。
A bond 'tween friends is strong.
朋友之间的纽带很牢固。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- between
- 在……之间 · prep.
- in-between
- 中间的；介于两者之间的 · adj.
- go-between
- 中间人；斡旋者 · n.
Learner notes
Grammar Note
诗歌用语，等同于 between
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