around the world 与 in the world 的区别,就是介词 around(在……四处)与 in(在……里面)的区别:
around the world 的意思是“世界各地”“环绕全球”,相当于“全世界”。如:
The Games were watched by millions of people around the world. 全世界几百万人观看了这场运动会。
We’ve had messages of support from all around the world. 我们收到了世界各地表示支持的信件。
in the world 的意思是“(在)世界上”。如:
There are many different systems of thought in the world. 世界上有许多不同的思想体系。
Diamonds are the hardest known substance in the world. 钻石是世界上已知的最坚硬的物质。
有时同样的句子 around the world 与 in the world 都可以用,但侧重点仍有细微区别(前者侧重范围,后者侧重地点):
He’s the richest man around the world. 他是全世界最富有的人。
He’s the richest man in the world. 他是世界上最富有的人。