▲用作时间状语

In doing so, she gave a little sigh. 在这样做时，她轻轻叹了一口气。

In trying to open the can, I cut my hand. 在试图打开罐头时，我划破了手。

▲用作原因状语

In refusing (= Because she refused) to work abroad, she missed an excellent job opportunity.  由于拒绝到国外工作，她错过了一次极好的工作要机会。（摘自剑桥词典）

▲用作方面状语

They played a major role in bringing about the reforms. 他们在引入改革方面起了主要作用。

The industry faced a serious challenge in trying to stimulate consumption. 在刺激消费方面，这个行业面临着严峻的挑战。