amongst

• 表示位置、范围或关系，意为“在……之中”、“在……中间”、“在……之间”，强调处于多个事物或人构成的群体或关系内部。

A preposition, chiefly British and literary variant of 'among', used to indicate being surrounded by, included in, or distributed within a group of three or more people or things.

1. In the middle of or surrounded byB2formalbritish

   Indicates being physically located within or encircled by a group of people, objects, or things; predominantly used in British English and literary contexts.

   在……之中，被……包围

   • I saw a few familiar faces amongst the crowd.
   • The village is set amongst majestic mountains.
   • Rescue teams searched amongst the wreckage for survivors.

2. Included as part of a groupB2formalbritish

   Denotes being included, happening, or existing as a member or component within a larger collection of people or things.

   在……之中，在……当中，属于

   • A decision that has caused a lot of anger amongst women.
   • Relax, you're amongst friends now.
   • These diseases are more common amongst young children.

3. Distributed to each in a group of three or moreB2formalbritish

   Indicates division, sharing, or distribution of something among multiple recipients (three or more); formal/literary usage.

   在……之间（分配）

   • He divided the country amongst his sons.
   • The cost should be shared equally amongst the three of you.
   • The work to be done is shared out amongst the group.

4. Amongst other things — in addition to other mattersB2formalbritish

   Used in the fixed phrase 'amongst other things' to indicate that something is one of several points, actions, or features, without listing them all.

   除其他事项外

   • She has worked as an estate agent amongst other things.
   • Amongst other things, the initiative would support workforce training.
   • Research shows that vitamin D can, amongst other things, lower blood pressure.