1、in that和now that的意思不同

in that 因为;now that 既然;既是

2、用法不同。二者的逻辑关系不同,以下是例子。

in that 因为

This book is different from that book in that this one is about chemistry and that one about history.

这本书不同于那本,因为这本是有关化学的,而那本是有关历史的。

I'm lucky in that I've got four sisters.

我很幸运,因为我有4个姐姐。

《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》

Criticism and self-criticism is necessary in that it helps us to correct our mistakes. 批评和自我批评是必要的,因为它有助于我们改正错误。

now that 既然(引导原因状语从句)

You ought to have a good rest now that you've finished the work.

既然已完成了工作,你就应该好好休息一下

Now that you are here, you'd better stay.

既然你已经来了,最好还是住下。

Now that you have missed the bus, you will have to wait for another. 既然你没赶上公共汽车,你就得等另一辆。

Now that you have all your equipment, we can get started.

现在你把所有东西都准备好了,我们可以开始了。

Now that you have finished your homework, you can play basketball.

既然你已经完成了家庭作业,你就可以打篮球了。

in that和now that的用法区别