a window on the wall和a window in the wall哪个对

A window on the wall or a window in the wall?

Which is correct on earth? Please help me. Thank you!

If we don't take into account the uses of a window, I think both phrases are right. What's more, you haven't given a specific context.

A window on the wall means a window that is hanging on the wall. If a window is hanging on the wall, it is useless and we can't see throught it.

A window in the wall means a window that is set in the wall.

If a window is inlaid in the wall, we are able to see throught it, as well as enjoy natural lighting and ventilation.

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黎反修 - 英语翻译（已退休） 1秒前

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表示窗户、洞“在墙上”，应该用 in the wall；表示地图、画等“在墙上”应该用on the wall。

所以，A window on the wall 是错误的，a window in the wall是正确的。

曹荣禄 1秒前

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On表示在接触着的表面，in表示在里面。你自己判断吧。

湖里有条船。in还是on?

衣服上有个洞。in还是on?