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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

之间 [zhījiān]
  1. 1. preposition [指两者] between
  2. 2. preposition [指三者或三者以上] among

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

之间 [zhījiān]
  1. 1. noun Something between two times, places or numbers.
    我们之间可能有些误会。
    There may be some misunderstandings between us.
  2. 2. noun A noun that is used after a verb or adverb of two syllables to indicate a short period of time.
    转眼之间,大地一片洁白。
    In a flash, the whole ground turns white.
  3. 3. between

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

之间 [zhījiān]
  1. 1. 指在两个时间、地点或数量划定的范围以内
    元旦和春节之间
    22℃和24℃之间
  2. 2. 放在某些双音节动词或副词后面,表示短暂的时间
    眨眼之间
    突然之间

Examples

他们之间已经有了很深的爱情。
They have a deep love for each other already.
两国首都之间有班机来往。
There's a regular air service between the two capitals.
本着增进两国之间友好关系的愿望
actuated by a desire to promote friendly relations between our two countries
彼此之间无话不谈
be so intimate as to keep no secrets from each other
你们这次访问必将增强两国人民之间的友谊。
Your visit will certainly strengthen the friendship between our two peoples.
通过谈心,他们两人之间的误会已经冰消瓦解。
The misunderstandings between the two of them were cleared up (or removed) after a heart-to-heart talk.
同事之间,要相互补台,不要拆台。
Colleagues should support, not sabotage, each other.
检测工件与设计标准之间的差距
see if there's any difference between the part and the set standard
他们之间的感情是不会持久的。
Their love won't last.
周旋于达官贵人之间
move in high society

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