Within hours of the tragedy happening, an emergency rescue team had been assembled.

The tickets should reach you within the week (= before the end of this week).

He's very highly regarded within his profession.

She managed to complete her last film well within budget.

The target was now within range and so she took aim and fired.

He could sense that his goal was within reach (= it could be reached).

The cathedral spire was now within sight (= it could be seen).

I was acting within the law (= legally).

We came within five points of beating them (= We would have beaten them if we had had five more points).

within常用短语:

within your rights

If you are within your rights to do something, you are legally allowed to do it:

I think I'm quite within my rights to demand a full refund.

within your memory

at a time that you are able to remember:

Women had gained the vote within my grandmother's memory.

within limits

avoiding behaviour which is extreme or silly:

You can wear what you like, within limits.

within shouting distance

very close:

We live within shouting distance of the station.

相关高考试题

1. -Can he take charge of the computer company? (2006 四川)

-I'm afraid it's his ability.

A. beyond B. within C. of D. to

2. Don't leave matches or cigarettes on the table within ________ of little children. (2004湖北)

A. hand B. reach C. space D. distance

3. This new model of car is so expensive that it is _______ the reach of those with average income. (2006 江苏)

A. over B. within C. beyond D. below

4. Sorry. Madam. You'd better come tomorrow because it's______ the visiting hours. (2006福建)

A. during B. at C. beyond D. before

答案及解析: 1. A. beyond one's ability 超出某人的能力范围.

2. B. within the reach of sb./one's reach 在某人够得着的范围之内.

3. C. 4. C.