dur‧ing S1 W1 / djʊərɪŋ $ dʊr- / 介词

1 from the beginning to the end of a period of time :

During the summer she worked as a lifeguard.

He slept calmly during the early part of the night.

Foxes remain hidden during the day.

2 at some point in a period of time :

My father was killed during the war.

I mentioned the subject during our discussions at her Washington office. ► Do not say ‘during doing something’ or ‘during someone does something’. Use while : They chatted while waiting for the train (NOT during waiting for the train). | He stole her money while she slept (NOT during she slept).

THESAURUS

during at one point in a period of time, or through the whole of a period of time : Did you hear the storm during the night? | During the summer we spend a lot more time out of doors.

all through ( also throughout ) / ɔl θru, θruaʊt / during all of a period of time : The cafe’s closed all through the winter and opens again in April. | Throughout her career she has worked hard and achieved the highest standards.

over at one point or at various different points during a period of time : I’m going to redecorate my bedroom over the holidays. | She’s been a great help to me over the past year.

in the course of something formal during a particular process or period of time : In the course of the study we consulted with leading experts in global warming. | Many factors control the rise and fall of a species in the course of evolution. | There was huge social change in the course of the 1960s.

within during a period of time, or before the end of a period – used when you want to emphasize that it is a short or limited period : There have been five serious accidents within the last few days. | Payment must be made within 30 days. | If we are inviting you for an interview, you will receive a letter within 14 days.