通常多與現在完成時連用，但有時也可根據具體情況用于一般現在時、一般過去時或完成進行時等。in recent years是“在最近幾年里”，例句：The government's control over the newspapers has loosened in recent years.

in recent years的用法

1.如果表示一直在做什么事情，用一般現在時。

I have not a job in recent years.

我這幾年沒工作。

2.如果強調對現在的影響，用完成時。

I have not got a job in recent years, so I can't afford a car.

我這幾年沒工作,所以我買不起車。

in recent years造句

1.Rules governing student conduct relaxed somewhat in recent years.

近年來約束學生行為的規定有所放寬。

2.In recent years the newspaper had been limping along on limited resources.

近年來這家報社一直在靠有限的資源艱難維持。

3.Attitudes to mental illness have shifted in recent years.

最近幾年對精神病的態度已有所改變。