AEE: Describe Your Progress - In the Thick of It 1. in the middle of sth ( you know when to start and end sth, You're really in it) = half way through 半途 中途 describe your progress, getting started eg, Oh I'm in the middle of doing this, can i do it later? ( when you are busy) Oh I'm in the middle of visiting my kid's college campus. ( share sth special you're doing ) I'm in the middle of best show right now, you have to hold on. ( You're engage in sth) = I'm half way through the movie, it will be done in 45 minites. Are you in the middle of any good books right now ? ( asking sb what they are doing ) 2. in the thick of it 积极从事...在某事物的最活跃或最激烈的部分 sth more intense 强烈的 紧张的( give sb signals 信号 暗示as to what your lives looks like right now and how they can surport you ) eg, I'm in the thick of the school exams right now, i can't wait till the ... she is working so hard. wow You're really in the thick of it. ( comment on sb else ) = You're really going through it. ( someone is struggling sth ) 3. in the midst of ( less clear on beginning and the end )表示某人或某事物处于某个环境或情境中 eg, We are in the midst of moving, so there are boxes everywhere. She discovered it in the midst of sorting out her father's things. 4. during eg, We should just relax during the flight. Role play Have you seen ... I'm in the middle of it right now, it's a long movie. I know, i have to get up to go to the bathroom during the movie 3 times when i saw in the theater. So how has everything else been ? Fine fine, I'm actually in the midst of applying a new job. Wow good luck. Thanks, I'm in the thick of updating my resume right now. I can look it over 检查 for you if you want. That would be great, thanks

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